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Will Bitcoin Successfully Navigate The Bear Market Wave?
Wednesday, 23 June 2021, 5:04 pm | Kalkine
Summary The price of Bitcoin has plunged by over 90 per cent to date since its all-time high in April 2021. China has recently intensified its crackdown on Bitcoin mining activities, putting downward pressure on Bitcoin prices. Dip in Bitcoin prices is ... More >>
Planning To Buy Your First Property? Here Are Some Valuable Tips
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 5:57 pm | Kalkine
Summary First-time homebuyers have struggled to keep up with other buyer groups amid record-breaking property prices. Recently introduced government policies are expected to prompt a return of first-time homebuyers to off-the-plan property purchases. ... More >>
Is New Zealand's Property Market Finally Cooling Off?
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 5:24 am | Kalkine
Summary The property market has begun to show the impact of the government’s new housing policies and the reintroduction of LVR restrictions. The country experienced a slowdown in the pace of house price growth in May and a dip in property sales volumes ... More >>
Three Green Shoots Reflecting NZ Economic Recovery From COVID-19 Crisis
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 3:00 pm | Kalkine
As per the recently released Government Budget, the country’s economy will revive from the pandemic faster than previously anticipated, with a much lower peak in the jobless rate. Budget forecasts predict the economy to grow at a rate of 2.9 per cent ... More >>
How Can New Zealanders Boost Their KiwiSaver Balance?
Friday, 21 May 2021, 1:13 pm | Kalkine
Summary The government has recently changed the default KiwiSaver provider settings to improve people’s financial wellbeing in retirement. Some key tips and strategies can help people bolster their retirement savings. People can choose the strategy More >>
Is Bitcoin Mining Playing Spoilsport With Climate?
Friday, 14 May 2021, 6:00 pm | Kalkine
Summary Bitcoin has a real carbon footprint, with one Bitcoin transaction producing the carbon dioxide equivalent to more than 1.1 million VISA transactions. Bitcoin mining consumes a significant amount of electricity, which has historically been ... More >>
Weighing The Prospects And Benefits Of Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble
Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 5:33 am | Kalkine
Summary The execution of the travel bubble is expected to deliver a significant economic boost to both Australia and New Zealand. The success of the trans-Tasman travel bubble may pave the way for the launch of other travel bubbles with the country. ... More >>
Is The New Zealand Property Market Going Haywire?
Wednesday, 28 April 2021, 5:44 am | Kalkine
Summary The exponential surge in property prices over the last few months has triggered concerns of a potential real estate bubble in Kiwi Land. March 2021 saw strong growth in auction activity, home sales volumes and property prices. The policymakers are ... More >>
How Is New Zealand Taming The Climate Change Beast?
Friday, 16 April 2021, 5:21 pm | Kalkine
Summary New Zealand has been taking active and innovative steps to transition the country towards a lower emissions future. The recently introduced climate change law for banks, ban on new coal-fired boilers and the launch of the first zero-carbon ... More >>
These NZ Alliances With Trading Partners Are Not Worth Missing!
Friday, 9 April 2021, 3:43 pm | Kalkine
No doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted international trade flows of New Zealand amidst overseas border restrictions. Amid supply chain disruptions. these curbs caused massive losses to the economy, previously generating substantial revenue from exports. More >>
NZ Travel Industry Gearing Up For Post-Pandemic Recovery
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 1:34 pm | Kalkine
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly disrupted the popular trend of domestic and international travel, threatening the travel industry like never before. The industry suffered a multi-billion-dollar loss of revenue after international borders ... More >>
How Is The NZ Government Tackling Adversities Of Climate Change?
Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 2:45 pm | Kalkine
New Zealand is experiencing a multitude of climate change impacts, including melting glaciers, record-hot summers, and warming ocean temperatures. The government is pulling out all the stops to help the nation meet its carbon emission targets. Some emerging ... More >>
Triple Bonanza Rekindling Hopes Of Revival In NZ Travel Industry
Friday, 19 March 2021, 2:43 pm | Kalkine
The nation’s biggest foreign exchange earner for decades, the tourism industry is reeling from an absence of overseas visitors. The ongoing border closures have put the sustainability of the nation’s recovery from the pandemic at risk, instilling ... More >>
Government’s COVID-Support Programme: Three Emerging Trends Demanding Attention
Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 3:17 pm | Kalkine
The government has recently announced some critical financial support packages for the sustenance of businesses through virus-driven repercussions. Existing COVID-19 support schemes of the government have also started to deliver promising results ... More >>
How Are Policymakers Dealing With Red-Hot Property Bubble?
Thursday, 4 March 2021, 6:51 am | Kalkine
Summary The government and the Reserve Bank are leaving no stone unturned to calm the overheating housing market fuelled by record-high property prices. The policymakers are adopting various methods to tackle the housing crisis, like adding housing to ... More >>
Is The New Zealand Travel Industry Out Of The Woods?
Wednesday, 24 February 2021, 2:52 pm | Kalkine
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the pause button on travel plans last year, derailing NZ’s tourism settings. While the rebuilding process initiated immediately after the early relaxations in shutdown, the travel industry may have to hold their horses for the ... More >>
Three Factors Driving Phenomenal Bitcoin Rally
Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 4:46 pm | Kalkine
Bitcoin delivered a better-than-expected return of over 290% in 2020, surpassing gold that generated 25% return. Bitcoin prices appear to be rallying on the back of near-zero interest rate environment, growing institutional interest and its increased ... More >>
Do You Know These 3 Areas Where NZ Leads The World?
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 2:02 pm | Kalkine
From being one of the top digital economies to having one of the best educational systems, Kiwi Land has established a strong position worldwide in terms of multiple parameters. Marking a robust entry into 2021, NZ has recently grabbed top spots in ... More >>
Is New Zealand Economy Set To Turn The Corner?
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 1:01 pm | Kalkine
Summary The recent performance of some economic variables suggests that Kiwi Land is swiftly returning to its pre-pandemic shape. The unanticipated decline in unemployment rate, positive trade surplus data and improving consumer confidence levels are offering ... More >>
Three Economic Indicators Defining NZ Recovery From COVID-19 Storm
Friday, 29 January 2021, 12:49 pm | Kalkine
Summary NZ economy is exhibiting some promising signs of revival, keeping Kiwis upbeat on the swift return to the pre-pandemic state. Economic indicators, including CPI, retail spending and house prices, are drawing considerable attention. A sooner ... More >>
