Liquidations on track to surpass 2024 total as business failures accelerate
“Post the GFC there was a clear general decline in terms of insolvency appointments, and that dropped even…
Local elections 2025: Gore’s youngest Mayor Ben Bell re-elected after term of conflict, no confidence vote
Bell, 26, has received 2917 votes compared to 1270 for his sole opponent, Gore businesswoman Nicky Davis. The…
Wellington business confidence survey shows leaders pessimistic, unhappy with council
Wellington City Council’s business support, or lack thereof, drew strong reaction from the business leaders. When it came…
NZ sharemarket up 0.3% despite business confidence drop – Market close
The NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) September Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion revealed a net 15% of…
Business confidence drops in key survey for RBNZ ahead of rate call
Firms’ own trading activity showed a net 14% of firms reported a decline in activity in their own…
Toni Street launches public speaking course to boost Kiwi confidence
Life is a constant juggle of early starts, school runs, sports sidelines and work, but somehow among all…
Second-quarter GDP shocker dealt a blow to September business confidence – ANZ
On the positive side, the survey did show “expected own activity” rose four points to net 43%, its…
NZ economy in deep per capita recession as investor confidence slumps
It was much weaker than expected and offered further evidence that we have faced a very challenging period.…
Consumer confidence rebounds in September but GDP data weighs on outlook
“The data preceding the GDP release averaged 96, while the responses that came in afterwards averaged just 77,”…
Mood of the Boardroom: NZ CEO survey shows weaker confidence as global trade tensions bite
“Consumer confidence remains very subdued and, while we are seeing recovery first in the regions, it is not…
NZ investor confidence drops to Covid lows
“This has led to a more pessimistic tone in overall investor confidence, which seems to be suffering from…
Bullish outlook for NZ fleet sector
Quality data is so important says Head of Operations Support at Watercare Services, Mathew Telfer (centre). Photo: Hidden…