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RBNZ not worried about mortgage rates rising faster
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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
Queenstown's $1b Lakeview project a 'big step closer'
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Queenstown's $1b Lakeview project a 'big step closer'

A former 10 hectare holiday park on a Queenstown hill is one step closer to a billion-dollar makeover after referral into the fast-track consenting process.

Brent Melville 07 Dec 2021
Wednesday decision looms for Wānaka film studio
Property

Wednesday decision looms for Wānaka film studio

The consenting panel weighing up the Wānaka film park is trying to figure out how to house the workforce. 

Paul McBeth 07 Dec 2021
Lockdown causes $300m drop in building activity
Property

Lockdown causes $300m drop in building activity

Building activity was down over the past quarter as commercial worksites, in particular, bore the brunt of delta lockdowns. 

Brent Melville 06 Dec 2021


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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