US share markets have continued to pick up recently, sparking discussion among experts.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains the factors behind the change.

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Wellington City Council is being called on to review its rating system over fears increased rates are driving businesses out of the capital.

Newly released figures show Wellington’s average commercial rates bill is $47,881. That compares to $20,716 in Auckland, $18,059 in Christchurch, $24,768 in Hamilton, and $25,670 in Tauranga.

Director of The Wellington Company, Ian Cassels, says there's a lot of overspending going on - with 'eye-watering' levies impacting businesses.

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Auckland home values have fallen, down nine percent on CVs released in 2021.

New capital values are being released tomorrow for 630,000 properties, with inner-city suburbs taking a bigger hit.

Central Auckland areas - including Mount Eden and Maungakiekie - fell about 13 percent.

Auckland Council Group CFO, Ross Tucker, says a few reasons have driven the slump.

"We've seen apartments fall 12 percent, converted flats fall 12 percent as well - also, we're seeing some of the areas where there's a lot of development potential have bigger than average falls."

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