$72.5 million property market slash
Who runs the property market right now? Buyers. New data indicates that buyers in New Zealand continue to hold negotiation power, judging by the multi-million dollar slash from asking prices in the third quarter of 2025. Collectively, people selling their homes cut $72.5 million from their original asking prices, as reported by New […]
Movement on mortgages: Kelvin Davidson
10 things to know about mortgage lending in New Zealand right now. As interest rates ease and housing activity picks up, mortgage lending is following suit. The New Zealand Reserve Bank’s latest data shows how borrowers and lenders are adapting to these changing conditions. It reveals 10 key insights shaping the mortgage market […]
Christmas has come knocking: Mayor Phil Mauger
Christchurch is set to be a hub of activity with a packed summer events calendar under way. The Special Olympics National Summer Games are at Parakiore from 10 to 14 December, with the official opening of the city’s newest recreation and sports centre just around the corner. The Council has heaps of summer […]
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Tart raspberries blended with creamy Greek yoghurt, a whisper of rosewater, and the gentle warmth of cardamom, this frozen yoghurt from the latest book by Cantabrian Kate William, Floral Abundance, is a beautiful finish to a summer meal or a refreshing afternoon treat. INGREDIENTS – SERVES 8 2 cups frozen raspberries 2 cups […]
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