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Could ease the housing shortage by letting developers build higher on larger merged sites, even as councils opt out of existing upzoning rules.
Hourly Auckland-Hamilton rail could be built for the cost of one highway project, the commentator says, with freight also benefiting.
Rail freight between New Zealand's islands faces fresh strain after the Government scrapped the Interisland Project IREX, alarming exporters and ports.
New data show annual rent growth hit 6.1% in October, as tight supply and strong migration keep pressure on tenants.
A Houston-style street vote could let homeowners opt out locally, easing resistance to higher-density housing rules across New Zealand.
A weaker New Zealand dollar is helping lure North American buyers, with one investor already eyeing NZD $50 million for local businesses.
A growing number of New Zealand suburbs are edging back into growth, though affordability and higher mortgage rates are likely to cap gains.
Transport critics say National's road-heavy plan revives costly schemes, with old estimates leaving a multibillion-pound funding gap.
Drivers could face tolls on more roads under ACT’s plan, which would let private investors fund, build and maintain new routes faster.
Low sales volumes are making New Zealand house-price falls swing sharply from month to month, QV says, even as declines ease overall.
The policy is set to cost taxpayers GBP £175 million a year, while experts warn the wider GBP £2.3 billion health package may still fall short.
Property Council New Zealand says the changes could unlock thousands of rental homes as National seeks to attract more investor capital.
Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.
Weak market conditions and higher borrowing costs have driven mortgaged property investors to near-record lows, though cash buyers are still active.
Uncertainty over tax and housing policy could briefly slow residential sales, though commercial activity is likely to stay driven by rates and inflation.
New Zealand home values fell for a 10th straight month in January, leaving prices 7.2% below a year ago and raising further downside risks.
Private capital could help close New Zealand's infrastructure gap, after officials were shown a leasing model for funding projects.
The abandoned GST plan would have aligned fund managers with other service providers, while leaving KiwiSaver balances untouched.
Councils and opponents remain split as the Government's water overhaul promises public ownership but keeps co-governance in place.
Inspections and an independent inquiry will follow two port deaths in a week, as authorities warn of wider safety failures across the sector.
