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Lab Grown Diamonds Surge as Younger New Zealanders Demand Transparency

Luxury is being redefined by consumers under 35. Beauty and craftsmanship still count, but younger New Zealanders increasingly expect transparency, responsible practice and real value built into the purchase. Iris Arnold, founder and Global CEO of Novita Diamonds, argues that this generational shift is exactly why lab grown diamonds have moved into the jewellery mainstream.

By Auckland News Desk · 3 August 2026 · 4 min read

property

Auckland Rental Yields Climb Above 4% for First Time Since 2021

Gross rental yields across Auckland have ticked above 4 percent for the first time since 2021, giving landlords cautious optimism and handing first home buyers a new set of calculations to run.

By Auckland Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read

Politics

Auckland Slashes Housing Capacity Target to 1.4 Million Homes

Legislation passed in April 2026 lowered Auckland’s mandatory housing capacity target under Plan Change 120, directly shaping where and how many homes can be built in the region.

By Auckland Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read

Politics

Auckland Cuts Mandatory Housing Capacity Target Beyond 10km Radius

The Resource Management (Auckland Housing) Amendment Act lowers Auckland's mandatory housing capacity target, affecting development rules for residents in suburbs beyond 10km from the city centre and in flood or landslide risk zones.

By Auckland Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read

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