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Neighbouring businesses helped clear gorse to support the papakāinga aspirations.
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Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
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US inflation fell to 2.4% in September
Financial Times: Figures for headline and core rates marginally surpass expectations.
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The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Man who owns 45 homes on why he isn't lowering rents as interest rates drop
More than 50 people are applying for rentals in Hawke’s Bay when one becomes available.
'Double whammy': OCR cut delivers mortgage relief but potential job losses dampen mood
Interest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.
Relief for homeowners: Banks cut mortgage rates in response to OCR move
Banks have moved swiftly to lower lending rates.
ASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decision
Banks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.
Options for whānau to build on Māori freehold land
BNZ’s standard home criteria can secure a home loan for housing on Māori owned land
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Tainui team up with Government to develop housing at Hopuhopu
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