Many New Zealanders have given up hope of owning a home
Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Kiwibank
A Kiwibank survey shows that while 85 per cent of respondents view home ownership as a core part of the Kiwi Dream, 46 per cent have given up hope of achieving it. Although confidence is improving, 57 per cent of people still feel locked out of the property market.