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Property Insider: Billionaire bails on South Auckland sites

Today we launch this new regular feature, focusing on what's going on in property.

What gets axed under the National-led Government?

Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.

Election 2023 over, so what next?

We should know the state of the Government within three weeks.

NZ First looks to bring Nats to table for quick deal, will ask for 2nd Covid inquiry

NZ First knows it needs to deliver for its anti-Covid response constituency.

Claire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculation

OPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.

National will still need NZ First to form government, Westpac economist predicts

More spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.

Eke Panuku to sell Northcote town centre

The 3.13ha publicly owned site now a large carpark surrounded by shops on council land.

The Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increases

An economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.

Flood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt funding

The Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.

What landlords and tenants need to know this election - will renters take a hit?

Tenant-favoured policies could swing more back towards landlords: details outlined here.

Winston Peters wants to see National's costings before joining Govt

Christopher Luxon says tax cuts are 'absolutely' affordable without a foreign buyers' tax.

Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment

The Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.

Public Purse: The final $5b of the Covid fight - and the half spent on other priorities

The $5b Covid fund top-up was spent at a record clip - on mostly unrelated plans.

Hastings District Council promises prudency after $11.6m deficit reveal; cyclone mainly to blame

About 65 per cent of deficit was attributed to cyclone costs.

Election 2023: National declines to match Labour’s housing promise as campaign enters crucial week

Both major parties will launch their budgets this week.

Mike Williams: What makes anyone think Nats could run economy better than Labour?

OPINION: The economy is now nearly 8 per cent bigger than at the start of the pandemic.