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23 September 2026


NZ property market update - September 2026

By John Bolton

Our economic recovery is landing very differently across different parts of the country, but it definitely looks to be gaining steam. Here's the latest on what's been happening in the economy, with interest rates and across New Zealand's housing market over the last few weeks.

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9 October 2026


Ranking New Zealand's best and worst savings accounts

By David Cunningham

Not all savings accounts are created equal, and it's worth knowing what all your options are so you can get set up with the one that best suits your savings goals. Here, we've pulled together a wrap-up of the different savings accounts available across New Zealand's main retail banks.

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1 October 2026


Watch the latest interest rates and property market updates

By Squirrel

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. 

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23 September 2026


Wellington property market update – September 2026

By Nick Virtue

Wellington's been up against a perfect storm of factors over the last little while—but there are still some positives out there, especially for first home buyers looking to get onto the property ladder. Here's the latest on the economy, housing market and the lead-up to the election from our resident Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue.

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