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Can New Zealand Fix Its Housing Crisis?

Can New Zealand Fix Its Housing Crisis?

By Joshua Mcdonald
In the final quarter of 2020, 40 percent of all property sales in New Zealand were to people who owned multiple properties already.

Despite Pandemic Slump, Foreign Buyers Maintain Share in New Zealand Housing Market

Despite Pandemic Slump, Foreign Buyers Maintain Share in New Zealand Housing Market

By Joshua Mcdonald
The New Zealand housing market slumps by 30 percent but foreign buyers maintain their market share. 
New Zealand Could Pull off Bold Goal of Eliminating COVID-19

New Zealand Could Pull off Bold Goal of Eliminating COVID-19

By Associated Press
Geographical isolation and bold political action could help New Zealand rid itself of the new virus altogether.

OECD: Life Satisfaction Falls Amid Slow Recovery From Global Crisis

OECD: Life Satisfaction Falls Amid Slow Recovery From Global Crisis

By Anthony Fensom
The OECD calls its “How’s Life?” report a wake-up call for governments.

Kiwi Surprise: New Zealand Tilts Left

Kiwi Surprise: New Zealand Tilts Left

By Anthony Fensom
Thanks to an unexpected coalition, Labor's Jacinda Ardern is New Zealand's new prime minister.

Say It Ain't So: New Zealand Prime Minister Calls It Quits

Say It Ain't So: New Zealand Prime Minister Calls It Quits

By Anthony Fensom
Australia in particular laments John Key's surprise decision to resign.

Auckland’s Housing Bubble

Auckland’s Housing Bubble

By Helen Clark
A remarkable surge in real estate prices in New Zealand’s largest city has analysts worried.
The New Zealand Dollar’s Big Moment

The New Zealand Dollar’s Big Moment

By Helen Clark
Buoyed by a strong economy, the Kiwi approaches a historic parity.

New Zealand’s Key Unlocks ‘Rock Star’ Economy

New Zealand’s Key Unlocks ‘Rock Star’ Economy

By Anthony Fensom
The center-right government easily returns to power. Can it continue its impressive economic performance?

New Zealand PM Key Seeks Third Term

New Zealand PM Key Seeks Third Term

By Jarni Blakkarly
The National Party could be the first to rule without a coalition since 1996.

A Tale Of Two Budgets

A Tale Of Two Budgets

By Anthony Fensom
New Zealand celebrates a ‘beautiful set of numbers.’ Australia does not.

Budgets: New Zealand 1, Australia 0?

New Zealand is doing better than its traditional trans-Tasman rival at getting its budget in order. But Australia’s post GFC performance is still impressive.

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