Site Map for May 2025

Date
Title
30 May 2025
Cheaper lending, low rates drive first-home buyer surge
30 May 2025
NZ government targets housing shortage with national direction reforms
30 May 2025
Buyer sentiment hits 14-year high as NZ housing market shows signs of recovery
30 May 2025
Many Kiwis feel financially confident, but gaps remain
30 May 2025
NZ business confidence slips in May, but recovery signals persist
29 May 2025
One cut down, 'easing mode' may be at risk
29 May 2025
NZ property market: Sales volumes rise but buyers still hold the cards
29 May 2025
Westpac NZ slashes home loan rates to 4.95% after RBNZ cut
29 May 2025
RBNZ cuts OCR as economists eye more easing amid global uncertainty
29 May 2025
NZ employment slips in April as hiring remains patchy
29 May 2025
Costly impact of 'empty promises' from management
28 May 2025
May OCR decision revealed
28 May 2025
Rate cuts, increased borrowing ahead of OCR decision
28 May 2025
Fragile recovery continues amid global uncertainty, says NZIER
28 May 2025
Fee hike for First Home Loan Scheme kicks in from July 1
28 May 2025
BNZ lowers home loan rates before expected OCR cut
28 May 2025
Helen Mulligan appointed national sales manager at Avanti Finance
27 May 2025
How advisers can turn property trends into opportunity
27 May 2025
NZ landlords struggle to find tenants as rent demand cools
27 May 2025
Remote NZ city now most expensive to rent
27 May 2025
Budget 2025 holds spending tight, leaves stimulus to RBNZ
27 May 2025
NZ Shadow Board backs May rate cut, but opinions split
24 May 2025
OCR in focus: all eyes on RBNZ's next call
24 May 2025
CARE and connection: Peter Wilmot's client-first approach to mortgage advising
24 May 2025
RBNZ faces critical May call: Is a 50bp cut on the table?
24 May 2025
NZ property recovery continues as sales rise, prices steady
24 May 2025
NZ rents drop for second consecutive month as supply remains high
23 May 2025
KiwiSaver cuts, business boosts: Budget 2025's key hits
23 May 2025
Primary sector leads as regional economies remain under pressure
23 May 2025
New Zealand housing market balances amid rising listings
23 May 2025
Low-deposit lending opens doors for NZ first-home buyers
23 May 2025
Budget 2025: NZ house prices, mortgage rates, KiwiSaver changes
22 May 2025
Major bank BDM shares top tips for faster approvals
22 May 2025
Banking sector supports CCCFA amendment to fix unfair penalties
22 May 2025
Westpac expects RBNZ to cut OCR as inflation risks return
22 May 2025
FMT launches 7.99% lending special for residential loans
22 May 2025
Inflation expectations jump ahead of RBNZ OCR Call
22 May 2025
Verizon-Frontier deal gets green light after ending DEI commitments
21 May 2025
Budget and MPS in focus as rate cuts loom
21 May 2025
ANZ NZ confirms key executive appointments in talent and culture
21 May 2025
Wealthy Americans Eye NZ property as golden visa demand surges
21 May 2025
Ockham founder blasts planning rules for ruining housing
21 May 2025
What's in budget 2025? Here's what we know
20 May 2025
Top New Zealand mortgage brokerages revealed for 2025
20 May 2025
Best Mortgage Brokerage Firms in New Zealand
20 May 2025
Major banks ease rules on flatmates for first-home buyers
20 May 2025
Are mortgage rate cuts working? Here's what the data says
20 May 2025
Westpac: Rate cuts flowing through, but NZ recovery still uneven
20 May 2025
Five smart ways to improve cash flow without cutting costs
17 May 2025
"One size fits all" regulation missing the mark for specialist lenders
17 May 2025
Falling interest rates to inject $2.2bn into mortgaged households
17 May 2025
Westpac NZ waives API fees to boost open banking access
17 May 2025
Is now really a good time to buy a house? Experts say yes – but with caution
17 May 2025
Inflation expectations edge higher — but still within RBNZ's comfort zone
16 May 2025
Autumn chill slows NZ property momentum despite resilient buyer activity
16 May 2025
Kiwi SMEs seek tax relief, simpler rules ahead of budget 2025
16 May 2025
NZ property recovery stalls despite rate cut forecasts
16 May 2025
Luxury homeowners turn to high-end rentals amid global uncertainty
15 May 2025
Nine in 10 resellers make a profit in Q1 2025
15 May 2025
Reserve Bank launches new survey tracking business expectations
15 May 2025
Digital boost for affordable housing sector in new Westpac-CHA deal
15 May 2025
Barriers to capital still hold back Māori businesses
15 May 2025
Cautious households keep retail growth on hold in April
15 May 2025
'Poly-employment': Transparency in workplaces encouraged amid rise of secondary jobs
14 May 2025
Mortgage market cools as first-home buyer demand slows
14 May 2025
Economic recovery taking shape in 2025
14 May 2025
New Zealand among world's most challenging places to buy a home
14 May 2025
NZ landlords turn to new strategies in sluggish rental market
14 May 2025
Specialist lender eyes rapid NZ growth post-rebrand
14 May 2025
NZ property projects face new costs and old challenges
13 May 2025
Canterbury brokerage reflects on decade in business
13 May 2025
NZ housing market stabilises: Opportunities rise for first-home buyers
13 May 2025
NZ mortgage market sees busiest start since 2021
13 May 2025
Kiwibank renews call for rate relief as labour market worsens
13 May 2025
Thousands of small businesses owe COVID loan debt
10 May 2025
Advisers weigh in on gloomy labour market
10 May 2025
Fixed terms surge as mortgage borrowers shift strategy
10 May 2025
Westpac forecasts deeper OCR cut amid global trade fears
10 May 2025
Renters benefit as rental listings hit decade high
10 May 2025
Open banking poised to transform NZ finance—if hurdles can be cleared
09 May 2025
AI use surging among NZ advisers
09 May 2025
NZ's regional property markets show sharp divide since COVID-era peaks
09 May 2025
Westpac: Budget 2025 borrowing to rise slightly as government tightens spending
09 May 2025
New Zealand advisers join global study on AI in financial planning
09 May 2025
Property bargains: Homes under $500k still possible across New Zealand
08 May 2025
RBNZ warns of 'increased' risk to financial system
08 May 2025
BNZ posts solid HY25 profit amid challenging economic conditions
08 May 2025
NZ property prices dip again as market cools into winter
08 May 2025
NZ labour market falters despite flat unemployment rate
08 May 2025
Green homes could save Kiwi owners up to $98,000 over time
07 May 2025
Westpac NZ posts results amid 'fierce' competition
07 May 2025
Avanti Finance rebrands to reflect growth strategy
07 May 2025
Haven Financial Advisers joins forces with Plunket to support Kiwi families
07 May 2025
ASB bolsters mortgage team to speed up home loan processing
07 May 2025
Government to reform Equal Pay Act to curb broad claims and cut costs
06 May 2025
Deepening inequality? Experts warn of 'tsunami' of AI at work
06 May 2025
Further rate cuts signal adviser opportunities
06 May 2025
Auckland property sales hit four-year high in early 2024
06 May 2025
Kiwibank cuts long-term fixed mortgage rates
06 May 2025
NZ housing market stalls as buyers regain upper hand
06 May 2025
Kiwis prioritise privacy, tradition, and peaceful neighbourhoods
06 May 2025
New Zealand Mortgage Awards 2025: Highlights
03 May 2025
Why diversification is the best defence in a volatile market
03 May 2025
Westpac fined $3.25 million for misleading thousands of customers
03 May 2025
New Zealand home consents down year to March
03 May 2025
KiwiSaver providers weigh in on potential government contribution changes
03 May 2025
BNZ offers relief for storm-affected customers
02 May 2025
Switching lenders drives home loan activity to highest level since 2021
02 May 2025
NZ property values continue modest climb as market upturn builds
02 May 2025
Prospa reveals top SME lending trends across NZ regions and sectors
02 May 2025
RBNZ: What's driving NZ's natural interest rate lower
01 May 2025
Inside a top adviser's award-winning year
01 May 2025
ANZ cuts house price forecast as inventory builds across NZ market
01 May 2025
NZ property market stable despite global uncertainty
01 May 2025
NZ business confidence softens in April amid global trade turmoil
01 May 2025
FMA survey highlights gaps in confidence across financial markets
01 May 2025
Did remote work cause this nearly $1-billion hack?