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Admittedly, some of the data we're seeing out there still doesn't look all that flash—but we promise, there *are* definite signs that we're on the road to a slow and steady recovery. Here's the latest on what's been happening with interest rates, NZ property market, and the domestic and global economy in recent weeks.
We're now well and truly back into the swing of things post the summer break—and Canterbury has kicked off 2026 with some real momentum. Here's the latest from our resident Christchurch mortgage expert, Nathan Miglani, on interest rates and the local property and lending market.
Election years always have the potential to be a bit unsettling—and nowhere is that more keenly felt than our Capital. Here's the latest from our resident Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue, on what's been happening with the Wellington housing market, interest rates and the wider economic outlook.
Watch our latest update on interest rates and the property market - covering house prices, the economy, the OCR and where mortgage rates might be heading.
