Equity markets around the world are experiencing lifetime highs - but one expert has warned of the possible risks involved.

The US, Japan, Europe and Australia are all thriving, amid a collective battle with inflation.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains the situation further.

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The golden era of trade is over and New Zealand needs to push hard to diversify its trading partners, according to a warning from the Deputy Secretary of Trade.

During the Primary Industries Conference, Vangelis Vitalis said primary industry exports went through a boom between 1995 and 2017 but since then, things have become much harder.

The Country's Jamie Mackay unpack the issue further.

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A property expert says housing changes announced today will increase supply - with a massive infrastructure bill attached.

Housing Minister Chris Bishop says they'll let cities expand by stopping councils setting fixed rural-urban boundaries and requiring them to plan for growth 30 years ahead.

Apartment floor area minimums and balcony requirements are being abolished.

Property developer and investor, David Whitburn, says it won't be the holy grail many are looking for.

"It is very expensive to put in the wastewater networks, the roading, the connections to electricity - and so forth."

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