OSI archive

Housing

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Is it cheaper to pay a mortgage, or rent?

· November 26, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand In both markets, people looking for a home have the power. 123rf House prices are down, but rent rises have flattened. In both markets, people looking...

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Cheaper electricity for Chatham Islands

· November 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The completion of a $10 million wind turbine project in the Chatham Islands will reduce both local power prices and carbon emissions, Associate Minister for Regional...

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Long-term plan to rebuild Defence estate

· November 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unveiled a long-term plan to modernise Defence Force infrastructure that will strengthen military resilience and create building and construction jobs across New Zealand. ...

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One in five Auckland home sellers making a loss

· November 26, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Almost 20 percent of Auckland homeowners are selling their properties for a loss. RNZ / Kate Newton Almost 20 percent of Auckland homeowners are selling their...

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The rising cost of taking a gamble on the what-ifs

· November 26, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Generic image of insurance, homes, houses. 123rf From house insurance to health insurance, mortgage to pet to funeral, the list of what can be insured seems...

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All Blacks: What will the end of season review reveal?

· November 26, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson www.photosport.nz Analysis – Ten wins, three losses. That’s how it stacks up for the All Blacks this season, although as...

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Simpler, more cost-effective local government

· November 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced proposals that would fundamentally simplify how we plan our cities and regions and make it far easier to build the future New...