Interesting article http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1004/S00015.htm. Interesting that New Zealand has an over supply of property, yet the Australian market seems to be making a good recovery. Yes agreed it is due to the resource and mining sector. This is a market that the Government in New Zealand needs to invest in. Everyone accepts that no one wants to spoil this beautiful country with mining, but at the same time the action is needed to fund future growth and infrastructure. Otherwise all the countries qualified Professionals and Trade qualified people will be working in Australia where the money is undoubtedly much better than earning a living in New Zealand. Sadly the reality is most Kiwi’s have not ever been to the areas where proposed mining is being considered. Let’s get with the program. What do you think? Would love to hear something needs to happen to grow this economy for the benefit of all now and in the future