Finance

Explore the latest finance news by BusinessDesk's team of reporters around New Zealand.
RBNZ not worried about mortgage rates rising faster
Finance

RBNZ not worried about mortgage rates rising faster

The Reserve Bank is concerned opening the borders will result in more New Zealanders leaving before more foreigners arrive to ease the tight labour market. 

Jenny Ruth 07 Dec 2021
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Moneyhub’s Christopher Walsh gets in on personal finance boom
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Moneyhub’s Christopher Walsh gets in on personal finance boom

A passion for research and writing led to the formation of Moneyhub in 2018, and the site has since amassed a loyal following of Kiwi personal finance watchers. 

Daniel Dunkley 06 Dec 2021
Businesses', banks' views on credit availability diverge
Finance

Businesses', banks' views on credit availability diverge

Apparently, contradictory views among businesses and banks may all be correct. 

Jenny Ruth 02 Dec 2021
Is housing market FOMO finally evaporating?
Finance

Is housing market FOMO finally evaporating?

Many more agents are reporting seeing fewer first-home buyers than a month ago.

Staff reporters 01 Dec 2021