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Predictions of falling house prices, rising rents and homelessness
Economy Free

Predictions of falling house prices, rising rents and homelessness

ASB is predicting a tax windfall for the government as a result of its housing policies announced this week.

Jenny Ruth 26 Mar 2021
‘Implausible outcomes’ in govt advice on three waters reform
Policy

‘Implausible outcomes’ in govt advice on three waters reform

Economic consultancy Castalia says the government's 3 waters reforms are proceeding on advice that overstates the potential benefits of water services amalgamation.

Pattrick Smellie 26 Mar 2021
Hatch boss: Property investors should get on share market
Property

Hatch boss: Property investors should get on share market

An unscientific poll of Hatch’s users found 35% don’t invest in property and 14% can’t afford property anyway.

Dan Brunskill 26 Mar 2021
Suez's big boat blockage could affect NZ connections
Markets

Suez's big boat blockage could affect NZ connections

New Zealand businesses are waiting and hoping that a ship blocking the Suez Canal will not cause serious delivery delays on this side of the world.One of the world’s biggest container ships is wedged in the Suez Canal, the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia – a key t...

Staff reporters 25 Mar 2021