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NZ dollar hits fresh record vs. Australian dollar as analysts mull parity

The New Zealand dollar hit a new record against the Australian dollar overnight, with some analysts saying there is nothing to stop it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015

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NZ dollar spikes higher on US dollar weakness after dovish Fed minutes

The New Zealand dollar surged after dovish Fed minutes hinted at prolonged low US interest rates, setting a record high against the Aussie dollar.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015

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Auckland apartment market has only a year’s supply

Auckland buyers face a tightening apartment market as just 12 months of supply remain, while average prices climb 12 per cent to NZD $1.12 million.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Auckland Council

More money needed to address Auckland’s growth

Auckland faces a USD $5.9 billion transport funding gap over the next decade as revised population forecasts point to faster growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017

Skycity

Accommodation consent values soar

Record visitor numbers helped push hotel and motel consent values to GBP £490 million in the June 2017 year, Stats NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

Disaster Recovery

Kaikōura earthquake costs insurers nearly $2 billion

Claims linked to the quake have reached NZD $1.84 billion, with commercial losses accounting for most of the bill and settlements accelerating.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017

Risk & Compliance

Communication critical to excavator safety

A drainage contractor was fined NZD $48,875 after poor hazard planning left a worker run over by an excavator and badly injured.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017

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Regional hotel sales signal rising demand

Investors are snapping up regional accommodation as New Zealand’s tourism boom pushes enquiry and sales to record levels.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

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NZ dollar gains vs. euro; Greek payment not enough to lift euro sentiment

The New Zealand dollar gained against the euro, which fell through key support levels against the greenback even after Greece honoured its commitment.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015

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NZ dollar muted as investors await Fed chair Yellen's testimony

The New Zealand dollar was little changed as investors await US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's semi-annual testimony to US lawmakers for clues a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015