KiwiSaver shake-up: National says it would make KiwiSaver compulsory, auto-enrol children from birth with a $1,500 kickstart, lift combined contributions to 12% by 2032, and require employers to keep paying for workers on paid parental leave and for staff over 65—prompting immediate questions about affordability. Housing & migration pressures: New Reserve Bank research links higher immigration to rising house prices and more household borrowing, while showing little measurable impact on overall labour productivity. Markets & policy funding: NZX welcomed the KiwiSaver proposals, arguing deeper long-term savings could strengthen capital markets and funding for businesses and infrastructure. Citizenship by Investment: Currency swings and tougher compliance checks are flagged as the main hurdles for high-net-worth applicants pursuing second citizenship. Energy & home upgrades: Auckland’s heat pump market is growing steadily as energy costs rise and new builds accelerate. Trade & travel costs: Japan lifts visa fees by up to 400% from July 1, 2026. Wool value push: RNZ reports on a Nuffield Scholar study exploring how NZ wool can capture more value overseas. Aviation ambition: Qantas’ Project Sunrise targets ultra-long nonstop flights, with Sydney–London the first destination planned for 2027/28.