Kiwi Edition

People have been asking how and why the Middle East conflict affects mortgage rates in New Zealand, and so we have drafted this quick summary.

https://kiwiedition.co.nz/how-the-middle-east-conflict-affects-mortgage-rates/

Kiwi Edition have learned that the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) can now share information about significant unpaid IRD debt (tax debt) with a credit reporting agency (currently Centrix).

Will First Home Partner Open Again?

With 2026 being election year, we wonder if anyone will be looking to campaign on having First Home Partner open again.
It would make sense, and probably get some votes too.

https://kiwiedition.co.nz/will-first-home-partner-open-again/
Our suggestion is to re-post this article in your social media and see if we can get the attention of some politicians.

Let's get First Home Partner open again!

The latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows the national median house prices rose 3.2% year-on-year to $795,000 (as at end of February) with some areas such as Auckland, Canterbury, and Waikato having their highest February sales counts since 2021.

Could Bitcoin Surge Off US / Iran Conflict?

Since the first strike on Iran on 28th February, it’s worth noting that Bitcoin has gained 3.60%.

Is this actually related to the conflict?
Let's discuss this.

Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond said it plans to offer mortgages in Australia soon, alongside its traditional offerings like bed linens and towels.

It’s part of their strategy of becoming the “Everything Home Company.” Yes, this sounds a little weird, but not unlike what some other companies are attempting with the integration of finance and insurances into what they offer.

Bed Bath & Beyond Will Soon Offer Mortgages - The Truth About Mortgage File this one under: kind of bizarre. Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond said it plans to offer mortgages soon, alongside its traditional offerings

We have started doing Stock Reviews and this one is on the EMCOR Group.

We hope that this adds value to your investment journey.

Have you heard how invoice finance helps small businesses in New Zealand?

Of course we know that cashflow is the lifeline of any business, so if your business is struggling with cashflow issues then maybe you need to take a closer look at alternative finance methods.

January Update: Will interest rates increase in 2026?

We've seen interest rates trending down for a while now, but is that about to change? There is a lot more optimism now with the economy and that probably means that interest rates will not go any lower and will actually start increasing at some point in 2026.

January Update: Will interest rates increase in 2026? - Kiwi Edition In our January update we discuss the real possibility that we will see interest rates increase in 2026. We ask if you have a strategy and deal with the increases.

Well that's 2025 completed.
Hope that you managed to achieve some of your goals during the year and let's look forward to 2026 and what we can achieve as the New Zealand economy looks to be getting back on track.