Christchurch Airport’s proposed $25 passenger infrastructure levy faces legal challenges from airlines over cost transparency and regulatory oversight. The dispute highlights systemic gaps in New Zealand’s airport pricing regulation framework.
New Zealand’s real estate market shows tentative signs of recovery after two years of steep price corrections. Fresh data reveals stabilising prices, returning buyers, and a fundamental market reset.
The RBNZ has cut rates three times since February as housing market activity surges 40% year-on-year. Critics warn the central bank may be repeating policy missteps that fuelled the 2020-2022 property boom.
