NEWS

RBNZ warned against rushing hikes as war shock builds

Market still pricing hikes, but Kiwibank says ‘wait’

RBNZ signals patience as core inflation holds steady

Governor’s comments ease near‑term hike odds but risks remain for mortgage rates

BNZ profit falls 38% despite lending growth

Bank posts $494m statutory profit as software adjustment and rising costs weigh on results

NZ housing consents rise 11% as sector rebounds

Annual consents climb after three years of decline, though rising costs may weigh on future activity

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PREMIUM

Women reshaping New Zealand mortgage advice

A new generation of female finance professionals is quietly rewriting the rules of mortgage advice

SPECIALTY

Residential

Global conflict and local consequences – what war means for NZ market

Geopolitical instabilities continue to flow through to NZ housing via supply chains, material costs and inflation. Here’s what advisers are reporting in 2026 as affordability pressure persists

Residential

Riding the rate rollercoaster: How advisers are adapting to volatility

In a market shaped by uncertainty, how are advisers protecting client cashflow and outcomes?

TV

Insights: Women reshaping New Zealands Mortgage and Finance Industry

New Zealand Mortgage Awards 2026: Highlights

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

ANZ profit rises in first half as bank pushes ahead with reset

Higher returns support interim dividend

ANZ profit rises in first half as bank pushes ahead with reset

Higher returns support interim dividend

NZ credit stress eases but borrowers are not out of the woods

Centrix data shows uneven credit recovery

Industry Trends

More New Zealanders turn to digital financial advice: FMA

Digital advice clients nearly doubled in 2025

Industry Trends

NZ housing market records third monthly rise

Auckland and Wellington remain soft despite national lift

Market Updates

Voluntary severance packages: a good way to get rid of the old and the weak?

Rogers’ mass voluntary severance offers to 10,000 workers could help company lose less-desirable workers without opening up legal liability: lawyers

Business Growth

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