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01 October 2025

Next OCR verdict expected to tip one-year rates to down around 4.50%

Next week's OCR announcement is expected to bring either a 0.25% or 0.50% reduction—which should be enough to get the one-year rat...

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25 September 2025

Interest rates set to drop as GDP result sparks calls for 0.5% OCR cut

Our latest GDP numbers caught everyone off-guard. And with some now calling for a 0.5% OCR cut on 8 October, interest rates are ex...

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19 September 2025

GDP back in the red—strengthening case for October OCR cut

Every few days, it seems, we’re being hit with a fresh wave of weak economic data—with the latest being the June 2025 quarter GDP ...

26 September 2019

The Auckland Unitary Plan gives green light on more apartments

After decades of lost opportunities, Auckland's Unitary Plan has given the green light and allowing for up to two million new dwellings in existing urban areas.

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