Business · 29 September 2026
Christchurch’s mayor vows to let the market decide which short‑term rentals survive, sparking a debate about whether the city is swapping hostels for high‑end ski resorts.
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Business · 29 September 2026
A new housing project near Wānaka has received a fast‑track green light, promising 300 homes over ten years in five stages. The plan has sparked both optimism and skepticism among locals and investors alike.
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Business · 29 September 2026
Economists from Westpac, ANZ and ASB say the latest Treasury books look a tad stronger, but the real drama unfolds in the parking lot where road cones are being stacked like a hedgehog’s breakfast.
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Business · 29 September 2026
Visitors to Mackenzie District are evading paid toilets, dumping messes in the back, forcing council contractors to clean up. The mayor laments the rising excrement costs.
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Business · 28 September 2026
Solar‑energy firm Lodestone plans a $100 million IPO to fund new farms and a retail push, marking New Zealand’s first big float in two years. In typical Kiwi fashion, the company’s plans raise more questions than…
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Business · 28 September 2026
Synlait’s recent earnings revealed a $75.4m loss, prompting the company to turn to a South Island resurgence, farmer sweeteners and Chinese backing for a return to profit. The milk‑minded market watches on, wondering…
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Business · 28 September 2026
Two Fisher Funds’ listed managed vehicles posted sharp losses against a 30.5% benchmark, even as international markets surged.
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Business · 28 September 2026
ACT's leader David Seymour has dismissed coalition promises to break up New Zealand’s supermarket duopoly as ‘unethical’, sparking a debate about the future of grocery pricing and market competition.
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Business · 28 September 2026
The New Zealand Property Tribunal slapped Good Girls Property Management with a hefty fine after it failed to comply with tenancy laws across 20 units. The case highlights a growing trend of lax landlords and the need…
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