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Westpac Bank sees more pain ahead for households
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Westpac Bank sees more pain ahead for households

Westpac Bank is predicting more pain for households over the year ahead as inflation erodes spending power and borrowing costs push higher.“Conditions for borrowers are set to become a lot tougher over the coming year. Close to half of all fixed-term mortgages will come up for re...

Staff reporters 18 Jan 2023
Higher rates and falling prices hammer NZ homeowners
Property

Higher rates and falling prices hammer NZ homeowners

Rising interest rates and the housing slowdown are expected to drive the economy into recession this year as consumers cut back on spending.

Bloomberg 14 Jan 2023
Armstrong Downes claims jump to $30.4m
Property

Armstrong Downes claims jump to $30.4m

The liquidator of the failed construction contractor has received an unspecified settlement.

Brent Melville 13 Jan 2023
Townhouse numbers up 32%, as consents trend down
Property

Townhouse numbers up 32%, as consents trend down

Multi-unit housing developments continue to be signed off in Auckland.

Staff reporters 12 Jan 2023


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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