Trade Me rent data: Massive annual jump in rents in February as survey finds most landlords plan more big hikes this year - Newshub

Trade Me data shows the national median rent has climbed 8.5 percent or $45 to a record-breaking $575 per week.

The rising cost of rent is just the latest increase to hit Kiwis' back pocket with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying the country is currently in a cost of living crisis.  The cost of living In Ne… [+2617 chars]

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