Property slump casts long shadow over Nationals re-election odds – Liam Dann

Opinion byBusiness Editor at Large·NZ Herald·17 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM6 mins to readLiam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald, works as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and as a presenter and producer of videos and podcasts.‌Property-obsessed Auckland typically plays a significant role in deciding who wins an election. Photo / DepositPhotosIt’s not a technical term, but Auckland’s residential property market is still completely stuffed.At least it is if you are a seller, or a home owner who has ever taken comfort from the rise of your property valuation, relative to the size of your mortgage. If you are a