Ed McKnight: Economist at Opes Partners on the number of first-home buyers turning to their parents for financial assistance

Almost half of first-home buyers in New Zealand expect help from the Bank of Mum and Dad, according to a new report.  OneChoice's Kiwi Housing Trends survey of more than 500 Kiwis found that 48% needed financial assistance from family to get onto the property ladder.  But of those who did…