Property Market Update

Our New Zealand economic commentary for 2026 reflected growing optimism, with inflation stabilising and confidence beginning to recover.

New Zealand Economic Commentary – March 2026 New Zealand has experienced a tough few years economically, and it certainly felt in the first two months of this year that we were firmly on the road to recovery. Since late February however, the world has been rocked by...

As we approach the Christmas period, there is a noticeably more positive sentiment emerging across the New Zealand economy. While the improved mood is no doubt helped by warmer weather and a particularly sunny spring, there is also a growing sense that the economic...

Market Commentary: Spring 2025 For those of us who haven’t managed to escape to sunnier climates, this winter has felt particularly long and dark. The first green shoots, cherry blossoms and slightly warmer temperatures are all very welcome – and hopefully a sign of...

First Light Capital’s Winter Property Market Update 2025 highlights key trends and insights shaping New Zealand’s commercial property market.

Market Commentary: April 2025 The Trump Factor, Tariffs, and Trade Tensions Global markets have been thrown into renewed turbulence following Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency. His announcement of sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs has sent shockwaves...

What a week! New Zealand has been buoyed by an incredible All Black performance, toppling world number one ranked Ireland and setting up a World Cup semi final against Argentina this weekend. If you’re reading this from France, enjoy the atmosphere and shout loudly...

Welcome to First Light Capital’s summer market update February market update Firstly, the team at First Light Capital would like to say that our thoughts are with all those who’ve been affected by the unprecedented flooding across the North Island over the past week....

A lot has been happening in New Zealand’s economy over the past six months – with inflation now clearly evident across all sectors of the economy from food and fuel, through to interest rates and retail goods. In this report, we look at how the New Zealand economy is...