NZ’s rising debt crisis is becoming harder to ignore, even as headlines suggest the economy is “improving.” Despite interest rates easing from their peak, many households feel no relief and for a growing number of Kiwis, debt pressure is intensifying rather than easing. In this discussion, we unpack what NZ’s rising debt crisis actually looks like on the ground, why mortgage arrears are climbing, and why the average Kiwi still feels worse off despite selective economic data pointing upward...

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The housing debate between Boomers and Gen Z has never been louder. While Boomers faced high interest rates, today’s younger generation is up against eye-watering house prices and a much steeper debt to income ratio. So who really had it tougher? We ran the numbers to find out...