A notable shift in the housing market as first home buyers have the highest share of purchases in two decades. 

The Cotality Monthly Housing Chart shows first home buyers account for 27% of market activity in July, a 5% jump on the long-term average. 

It also finds existing homeowners trading up or down, remain at historically low levels. 

Head of Squirrel Mortgages' David Cunningham told Ryan Bridge there's less pressure on buyers to instantly throw an offer on a home. 

He says interest rates have gone down, KiwiSaver balances are higher, and there's less competition. 

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A notable shift in the housing market as first home buyers have the highest share of purchases in two decades.&nbsp;
The Cotality Monthly Housing Chart shows first home buyers account for 27% of market activity in July, a 5% jump on the long-term average.&nbsp;
It also finds existing homeowners trading up or down, remain at historically low levels.&nbsp;
Head of Squirrel Mortgages' David Cunningham told Ryan Bridge there's less pressure on buyers to instantly throw an offer on a home.&nbsp;
He says interest rates have gone down, KiwiSaver balances are higher, and there's less competition.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on first home buyers dominating the market

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Conferences on our shores are driving up international delegation numbers, which have surged more than 50% annually.  

According to Stats NZ, arrivals are near pre-Covid levels, with more than 16 thousand people coming in the first quarter.  

International delegates contributed more than $54 million to the economy, with visitors spending an average $500 per day.  

Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Ryan Bridge with last week's Air New Zealand expansion in Christchurch, there are more options. 

She says having direct flights between Christchurch and Singapore, Perth and Tokyo, will make a big difference. 

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Conferences on our shores are driving up international delegation numbers, which have surged more than 50% annually. &nbsp;
According to Stats NZ, arrivals are near pre-Covid levels, with more than 16 thousand people coming in the first quarter. &nbsp;
International delegates contributed more than $54 million to the economy, with visitors spending an average $500 per day. &nbsp;
Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Ryan Bridge with last week's Air New Zealand expansion in Christchurch, there are more options.&nbsp;
She says having direct flights between Christchurch and Singapore, Perth and Tokyo, will make a big difference.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the number of international business delegates visiting New Zealand rising by 50%

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Business NZ says a new loan scheme to help businesses ditch gas is a necessary step.   

This year's Budget funds up to $1.2 billion in guaranteed bank loans to help businesses transition to renewables. 

Potential losses are accounted for with $48 million set aside. 

Business NZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard told Ryan Bridge it's still a loan business will need to pay back, but it will help. 

She says the barrier for businesses trying to move away from gas is often capital expenditure, so they're in favour of lowering that hurdle. 

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Business NZ says a new loan scheme to help businesses ditch gas is a necessary step. &nbsp;&nbsp;
This year's Budget funds up to $1.2 billion in guaranteed bank loans to help businesses transition to renewables.&nbsp;
Potential losses are accounted for with $48 million set aside.&nbsp;
Business NZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard told Ryan Bridge it's still a loan business will need to pay back, but it will help.&nbsp;
She says the barrier for businesses trying to move away from gas is often capital expenditure, so they're in favour of lowering that hurdle.&nbsp;
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Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the Government's loan scheme to help businesses transition from natural gas

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Glimmers of hope for Wellington despite another drop in cruise visits. 

Preliminary data released to Newstalk ZB shows a 3% drop in port visits compared to last season.

The North Island fell 41, and the South Island gained 23. 

The capital was the worst hit, losing 24% of port calls. 

WellingtonNZ General Manager Destination and Marketing Todd Barberel told Ryan Bridge visitor numbers and spend is increasing, though they're not at pre-Covid levels yet.

He says there's positive momentum and the challenges from cruise lines need to be balanced with their long-term objectives. 

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Glimmers of hope for Wellington despite another drop in cruise visits.&nbsp;
Preliminary data released to Newstalk ZB shows a 3% drop in port visits compared to last season.
The North Island fell 41, and the South Island gained 23.&nbsp;
The capital was the worst hit, losing 24% of port calls.&nbsp;
WellingtonNZ General Manager Destination and Marketing Todd Barberel told Ryan Bridge visitor numbers and spend is increasing, though they're not at pre-Covid levels yet.
He says there's positive momentum and the challenges from cruise lines need to be balanced with their long-term objectives.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Todd Barberel: WellingtonNZ General Manager Destination and Marketing on a drop in cruise visits

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/512527eb-81bc-4241-bf97-b455012dce62/transcript

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on first home buyers dominating the market

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