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The Block NZ could have a bit to say about Auckland house prices.
However, the issue of rising house prices is not just restricted to Auckland.
The Block NZ winners Tim and Arthur made a take-home profit of $660,000 with their winnings of $100,000, which is 75 per cent more in their auction than 2016's winners made, which could be a reflection on the current market nationwide.
Waikato will be moved down to Level 2 from tomorrow evening.
As the country edges closer to the new traffic light system, the move may come as a bit of a surprise to Aucklanders heading into their thirteenth week of lockdown, despite having higher vaccine rates than Waikato.Â
However, the Government considered having hard borders for DHBs with the lowest vaccination rates to replace Auckland's border.
The government have taken a hit in the latest Colmar Brunton poll.
Labour dropped two points to 41 per cent, with National gaining two points themselves to go up to 28.
Jacinda Ardern also dropped five points to 39 per cent as preferred Prime Minister, with Judith Collins and David Seymour on five and 11 points respectively. Â
Listen above as Josie Pagani and Ben Thomas discuss the day's news with Heather du Plessis-Allan on The Huddle.
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