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The Business Behind the Property Market: How Real Estate Services Became a Billion-Dollar Force in New Zealand

Key HighlightsReal estate services have grown into a substantial industry built around New Zealand's property market.Mortgagebroking, property management and commercial advisory work have all expanded their share of the sector.Regulation, technology and climate risk are reshaping how the industry operates.Households and small businesses are …

Anjali Anand | 13 May 2026

From Power Bills to Pine Logs: The Resource Sectors Still Shaping New Zealand's Economic Future

Key HighlightsEnergy, water,Miningand basic materials remain foundational to the New Zealand economy.Decarbonisation, electrification and infrastructure renewal are the dominant long-term themes.Reliability, climate risk, public consent and workforce capacity are major challenges.Households and businesses are highly exposed through bills,Supplyand the cost of essential services.The sectors' …

Anjali Anand | 13 May 2026

Tourists Are Back — But Is New Zealand Ready for the Next Travel Boom?

Key HighlightsTourism is recovering strongly and remains a major export earner and employer for New Zealand.Premium experiences, Māori-led tourism, sustainability and digital tools are key growth drivers.Labour shortages, climate change, infrastructure pressure and social licence are major risks.Households and rural communities benefit from tourism …

Anjali Anand | 13 May 2026

New Zealand's Housing Wealth Machine: Why Property Still Sits at the Centre of the Economy

Key HighlightsResidential property sits at the centre of New Zealand householdWealth, bank balance sheets and consumer confidence.House prices have corrected from recent highs, but housing remains expensive relative to incomes in international comparisons.Concentration ofDebtin property creates systemic risk that regulators manage withCapitaland lending rules.Affordability, …

Anjali Anand | 13 May 2026

International Students Return: The Billion-Dollar Sector New Zealand Can't Afford to Ignore

Key HighlightsInternational education is rebuilding into one of New Zealand's most economically and culturally significant export sectors.Quality, safety, post-study work pathways and stable policy are key growth drivers.Affordability, market concentration, housing pressures and student wellbeing are major risks.Households, workers, small businesses and major institutions …

Anjali Anand | 13 May 2026

What Triggered the Sharp Decline in New Zealand Markets Today?

indexUpdate:On 12thMay, the broader NZ market witnessed a strong decline, amidst sell-off in the consumer staples sector, with S&P/NZX All Consumer Staples witnessing a fall of 2.63% to end at 3,680.420. On the same day, S&P/NZX 50 Index witnessed a decline of 0.99% to …

Team Kalkine | 12 May 2026