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The burden for renters is also predicted to increase further.
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Around 300,000 members with $3.57 billion invested could be moved to other providers.
Auckland homeowners to get 'bombshell' property valuations
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New report shows first home buyer levels dropping
But there is a suggestion moves to cool the market should lift their involvement.
Land of the big, rich crowd: 220 wealthy foreigners to arrive in NZ for investment, new jobs
Up to 220 individuals will be identified and invited to come into New Zealand.
Diana Clement: How to prepare for the worst
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Experts pour cold water on Govt's hopes for lower KiwiSaver fees
The changes affect 381,000 Kiwis.
Duo admit defrauding wealthy overseas investor in multimillion-dollar scam
Judge says "five species of fraud" used to con investor into parting with $6 million.
Major KiwiSaver shake-up: Who's in, who's out among default providers?
The number of default providers will shrink from nine to six.
$125m creditor claims at The International apartments
Inland Revenue refused to comment on the $20m debt the company owes it.
Judgment day: Key decision looms for Halifax investors as shortfall grows
Investor shortfall has blown out to A$44.6m from A$19.7m.
NZ house prices up 19.1% annually, Auckland up 21.6%
Highest volumes nationally in an April in five years, but change expected.
Podcast: How to use money to boost your happiness
Managing your money is actually about anything but money.
Home loan borrowers in financial hardship climbs 10pc
But expert doubts many will go to mortgagee sale.
We pay 'far too much for building supplies': Robertson pledges probe
Today's comments follow Labour's pledge last year to probe the sector.
Brakes fail: House prices up by 21%
Property market hits a new high a year-on-year increase of 21.4 per cent.
KiwiSaver provider predicts more investment in private companies
Kiwi Wealth has already committed more than $100m to private equity investments.
Mary Holm: Buying a house for your kids to get on the property ladder - the fishhooks
Funds offer a return on your money while helping others get into a place of their own.
Podcast: How far should we go in reimagining housing?
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Westpac boss predicts when property investor rules could bite
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Four reasons for a 30% drop in Auckland rental bonds
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Diana Clement: How to help your children succeed financially
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Mary Holm: How parents helped daughter land her first home
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