Interest.co.nz
First home buyers accounted for 24% of new mortgages issued in the second half of last year
28/04/2026
Approximately 300,000 New Zealand households have more than one mortgage, according to the latest retail banking data from the New Zealand Banking Association.
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RNZ
How to cut your mortgage interest bill in half
28/04/2026
Data from the NZ Banking Association shows that total home lending rose 17.5 percent in the six months to December, and almost a quarter of new home loans went to first-home buyers.
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First home buyers remain strong as home lending rises
28/04/2026
New Zealand Banking Association retail banking insights released today show that total home lending rose 17.5% in the six months to December 2025, with almost a quarter of new home loans going to first home buyers. There were 70,811 new home loans in the period, up from 60,249 in the first half of 2025. The...
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The Post
Could Meta be held responsible for profiting off scam ads?
27/04/2026
New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont said banks are at the end of the scam chain which often starts with a fake ad or chat on social media or a fake search engine result. “These digital platforms earn a huge amount of money by selling ads to criminals. Putting a stop to that...
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Stuff
Kiwis have faced a brutal economy. Here’s the real state of our finances
26/04/2026
“A few years ago, first home buyers were widely reported as being locked out of the housing market,” says New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont. “It’s encouraging to see first home buyers taking advantage of the current housing market and cheaper loans compared to the post-Covid highs.”
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RNZ
Banks ‘standing by’ to help customers amid fuel crisis – but 0% interest loans off the table
20/04/2026
“All of our retail banks are standing by to assist customers, including businesses, who may be affected by the current fuel supply issue,” New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont said. “We encourage anyone experiencing financial issues to contact their bank. The sooner you contact your bank, the better placed they are to provide...
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NZ Adviser
Banks push back on plan to fund bulk of AML levies
16/04/2026
In its submission, the New Zealand Banking Association (NZBA) argues “we are not confident that the current allocation is equitable or proportionate.”
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Interest.co.nz
Bank lobby group says government proposal for its members to pay $23m of annual AML levies isn’t equitable or proportionate
15/04/2026
“We do not support the allocation of 85% of the levy to registered banks. This approach does not reflect the significant level of investment banks already make in AML/CFT compliance, and fails to equitably account for the risks posed by other reporting entities.”
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NZ Herald
Reserve Bank looks like backing down from dramatic ATM proposal amid backlash
10/04/2026
“We’re encouraged to hear the Reserve Bank now thinks this matter can be addressed on a voluntary basis, rather than through the unexpected proposal that was previously announced. The proposed standard is extreme and does not reflect cash use in New Zealand, and we look forward to submitting on this in due course.”
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NZ Adviser
ANZ boss Antonia Watson to lead NZBA in turbulent market
02/04/2026
Watson, who recently took up the position for a two-year term, said “The New Zealand banking system is well-run, well-capitalised, well-funded and well-regulated, which enables Kiwis to get into homes, start and grow businesses, and trade with the world, as well as weather local and international crises and financial storms.”
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