Housing & Interest Rates: New Zealand’s latest CPI lift to 4.1% is pushing mortgage costs higher, with analysts saying rates could climb back into the “fives” next year, though competition may soften how much banks pass on. Homeownership Gap: Research says about 152,000 households can afford repayments but are blocked by deposits, and only around a third know shared ownership options exist. Property Law: New Court of Appeal guidance keeps the “presumption of advancement” for parent-to-child gifts even when the child is an adult and financially independent, a key reminder for advisers. Markets & Energy: The NZX 50 briefly topped 14,000 as Fisher & Paykel and others led gains, while oil prices rose after a Middle East missile strike and NZ awarded its first offshore petroleum permit since the ban reversal. Commonwealth Games (Glasgow): India’s boxing surge continues, with multiple athletes booking semifinals and guaranteeing medals, while New Zealand’s Lydia Ko eyes Women’s Open glory at Royal Lytham. Sport (Football): Tottenham’s pre-season tour continues with a penalty shootout win over Sydney FC, as transfer talk swirls around Lucas Bergvall’s future. Environment Data: The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says NZ’s environmental information is too fragmented and hard to use.