The Mix

Residential construction taking a big hit in Auckland

A sharp drop in the number of new dwellings completed in Auckland in June suggests the residential construction downturn in the region is starting to bite hard. More...

Interest rates are officially on the way down

The figures tell us that Kiwis weren't ready for mortgage interest rates to go up in 2021. But they sure were ready for rates to start coming down in 2024.  More...

Say Goodbye to Stress With AI as Your Ultimate Travel Companion

If you're no natural when planning a trip and the idea of a spreadsheet itinerary absolutely sends you, then take the friction out of holiday planning with the new Booking.com Al Trip Planner.  More...

Investment choices: Is a managed fund right for me?

The world of investing can seem complex and, while lots of people have made the wise decision to join KiwiSaver to save for retirement or a first home, managed funds can be another way to grow wealth. More...

A Look At The Polish Town Where All 6,000 Residents Live On The Same Street

If you think you know what it’s like to live in a small town, think again. There’s a town in Europe where all of its 6,000 residents live on the same street. More...

Cultivating Sustainable Housing

Architect Jimmi O'Toole shares his vision for a better greener way to build and live. More...

What you need to know about Du Val Group issues

The Auckland-based apartment and townhouse developer made national headlines earlier this month, after the Financial Markets Authority put the company into interim receivership. More...

Tony Alexander: Should Kiwis be getting ready for another house price boom?

Prices will soon start rising again on average because of falling interest rates. But the extent of gains will be constrained by the followingMore...