Housing stories
The New Zealand dollar has recently been at the mercy of US dollar volatility and analysts are split on what direction it may take this week.
New Zealand residential property prices rose in March, led by Auckland where housing supply isn't meeting demand, putting pressure on the market.
Auckland house sales volume and average prices rose to a record last month, with buyers undeterred by soaring prices in the face of relatively low bor.
New Zealand residential property values climbed at the fastest pace in nine months in March, led by strong demand in Auckland.
New Zealand residential property prices rose in February, led by Auckland where an under-supply of housing is putting pressure on the market.
Auckland house prices fell in February, as listings rose and the number of properties sold reached its second-highest level in seven years for that mo.
Calls for more densification in Auckland's housing have been compared to Ebola by Finance Minister Bill English.
New Zealand's government has taken a number of good steps to improve housing supply in Auckland, where prices have soared on a lack of new stock, but.
The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.
