Northland, Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Tasman, and Southland all posted record high medians.
Grant Robertson says the steady growth has allowed a new method for allocating money based on wellbeing.
That's according to the Finance Minister who's released The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update.
Some Kiwis can expect a call from the tax department about the changes.
Food and drink made up the greatest proportion of spending.
QV says "more affordable" main centres, particularly Dunedin and Wellington, continue to show strong growth.
Administrators have been appointed to Halifax Investment Services and investors accounts were frozen.
The Financial Markets Authority's annual review of auditors has found they are sometimes too reliant on information provided by company directors.
The Prime Minister today defended the coalition's record so far.
Christopher Luxon said NZ has the ability to get more value out of tourism.
The latest ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast points to a long list of positive indicators that defy the lingering clouds of gloom on the outlook for the economy.
Skilled tradies can thrive financially.
Banks are offering rates as low as 3.85 per cent. However, they aren't expected to stay that low for long.
There has been a 60 per cent increase in the past two years.
It would be kept at that level to "contribute to maximising sustainable employment, and maintaining low and stable inflation".
The unemployment rate fell to 3.9 per cent in the September 2018 quarter - the lowest since the June 2008 quarter, when it fell to 3.8 per cent.
Ms Ardern discussed the 'regulatory gaps' in the Reserve Bank and FMA.
Government was also urged to tighten up regulations.
Air NZ's Christopher Luxon will chair the Business Advisory Council.
Rejection of enhanced $315.4 million offer sent target's shares plummeting from a four-month high.
"There simply weren't as many properties for sale resulting in a very quiet start to spring," says REINZ's boss.
Statistics NZ says its the highest rise in spending in seven years.
The Finance Minister says a strong surplus and growing economy show the coalition is managing the books responsibly.
Construction Minister Jenny Salesa said it's an important first step in delivering the skills needed for the future.
However, National say the policy is "short on details".
The first of three fuel tax increases over the next three years is coming into effect overnight.
The Opposition has been spoilt for choice in its attacks, but that could be changing.
Reserve Bank Governor made the announcement today.
The Presidents of US and Iran traded insults at the UN General Assembly.
Two of the banks are tipping strong quarterly growth.
