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Returning tourists offset falling primary prices
The trade deficit narrowed in the first quarter thanks to a $3.8b tourist spend.
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Property
Total building work up in 1Q, but residential falls
There is more non-residential work happening, but residential continues to decline.
Property
Cyclone buyout offer for red-stickered homes
The worst-affected homeowners by Cyclone Gabrielle will be offered buyouts.
Property
Signs of credit stress easing
New house listings for autumn are at close to "covid lockdown" levels.
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