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New gift card rules clarified

· February 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Whangārei woman Brooke Gibson was left feeling burned when she tried to use a $200 gift card for a local restaurant. “We were given a...

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Six-month results: investing in Auckland’s future

· February 27, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s six-month results show sustained progress with infrastructure investment, transport improvements and enhanced community services. Released today, the Interim Report (covering the six months to 31...

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Flexi Fund opens for social & affordable housing

· February 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Applications have opened for the first round of the Government’s Flexible Fund, paving the way for up to 770 new social homes and affordable rentals for...

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A home for granny, a headache for the homeowner

· February 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Experts say that the real rule change is simply that when things go wrong, the burden of responsibility will be on the homeowner, not the council....

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ASB – Housing confidence on the rise according to ASB

· February 27, 2026

Source: ASB Confidence in New Zealand’s housing market has lifted sharply this quarter, with an increasing proportion of Kiwi expecting house prices to rise over the next year, despite growing...

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Another bank cuts rates, but should you take them?

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Another bank has adjusted down its long-term rates, but borrowers deciding whether to take a longer term will need to weigh up...