NZ Adviser

ANZ boss Antonia Watson to lead NZBA in turbulent market

2026-04-02T05:54:04Z

New NZBA leadership underlines stability, regulation, and support for borrowers

RBNZ split over how fast to lift rates as oil shock hits fragile economy

2026-04-02T05:02:42Z

Oil shock stirs fresh uncertainty for Kiwi mortgage borrowers

Property values edge higher but war clouds keep buyers cautious

2026-04-02T03:47:05Z

Gentle lift, but recovery far from locked in

Fuel shock slams Kiwi budgets, tightens mortgage borrowing power

2026-04-02T03:43:39Z

ASB: Fuel spike delays NZ consumer recovery until 2027

‘Corporate Bull----’: Jargon‑heavy cultures weaken workplace judgment

2026-04-01T15:19:03Z

Heavy reliance on buzzword‑driven communication reinforces cycle of style over substance: study

NZ home-building pipeline lifts, but headwinds loom for borrowers and developers

2026-04-01T03:31:34Z

Surging consents signal more supply, yet economic uncertainty clouds delivery

Tenth annual Top Advisers ranking now open for entries

2026-04-01T03:15:13Z

NZ Adviser is looking for New Zealand’s most successful mortgage advisers over the past year

Credit backdrop steadies as new lending stays strong

2026-04-01T03:06:50Z

NZ credit conditions steady, but global risks keep pressure on borrowers

NZ housing market shifts from frenzy to balance in 2026

2026-03-31T12:19:53Z

Cooler market moves bargaining power back to buyers

Middle East shock slams NZ business confidence, stokes inflation risks

2026-03-31T11:19:50Z

Confidence slides and rising costs pose new challenges for borrowers

BNZ launches low‑friction refi offer as mortgage rate wars heat up

2026-03-31T03:21:13Z

New BNZ refi tool cuts legal costs amid rising fixed rates

RBNZ tipped to hold at 2.25% as oil shock tests outlook

2026-03-31T02:53:43Z

Westpac expects RBNZ to sit tight but signal hawkish patience

NZ jobs holding up but wage stagnation squeezes borrowers

2026-03-31T01:57:24Z

ASB and Employment Hero data signal tighter borrowing capacity and serviceability pressure for mortgage customers

Fuel spike puts fresh pressure on NZ building costs

2026-03-31T01:54:49Z

Rising diesel costs threaten build budgets and borrowers’ serviceability

Oil shock puts NZ recovery “on ice”, ASB warns

2026-03-30T16:00:00Z

Higher fuel costs, weak confidence delay recovery, and complicate mortgage rates

First-home buyers hold up NZ housing as market goes flat

2026-03-30T07:49:49Z

CBRE valuers report flatter NZ house prices and cooler demand

FMA cancels Saanvi mortgage licence after altered loan documents

2026-03-30T05:26:50Z

NZ regulator warns mortgage advisers after licence loss over documents

KiwiSaver hikes win support as Kiwis stay the course

2026-03-30T00:50:52Z

Most New Zealanders back higher KiwiSaver contributions despite market volatility.

ASB warns of bank impersonation scams

2026-03-27T23:54:38Z

Scam calls on the rise: What not to share

NZ reveals fuel crisis rationing plan

2026-03-27T23:51:58Z

Campaign targets 20% drop in fuel use

Kiwibank raises fixed home loan rates for second time in days

2026-03-27T23:48:41Z

Two-year rate aligns with key rivals

NZ consumer confidence tumbles amid Middle East conflict

2026-03-27T23:45:52Z

Inflation expectations hit recent highs

New Commerce Commission CEO signals steady hand on competition

2026-03-26T02:33:53Z

Senior regulator start comes as borrowers face tighter credit conditions

NZFSG roadshows put AI, efficiency, and diversification in the spotlight

2026-03-26T02:31:50Z

Network doubles down on high-tech, high-touch model for advisers

FMA flags big advice opportunity as Kiwis miss out on guidance

2026-03-26T02:30:16Z

New review shows gaps advice and scope for innovation

Westpac revises NZ outlook on oil shock and OCR path

2026-03-26T02:28:15Z

Westpac: Oil shock to push inflation higher, OCR on hold this year