Hamilton-Christchurch jet flights hailed as economic boost for regions
Beca Regional manager Waikato Richard Douch and Hamilton Central Business Association member Mike Neale. Photo / Tom Eley…
By the numbers: New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria 2025 delivers big crowds and economic lift for Auckland
New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria brought a buzz to the surrounds of Shed 10 and affirmed the importance…
Senate confirms Trump adviser to top Fed role, despite central bank’s independence
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was the only Republican who voted against confirming Miran. The vote was otherwise…
Auckland shows signs of returning to life, Bay of Plenty takes top spot in regional economic survey
Tourist arrivals and export volumes also declined, while annual net migration continued to ease. Bay of Plenty soared…
Watch: Government to look at changing rules to allow more Eden Park concerts
The Government will investigate whether rules at Auckland’s Eden Park – like only allowing 12 concerts per year…
On The Up: Wine Auction and Rotary night – Cranford Hospice gets $560,000 from two record fundraising events
Guests were guided through the afternoon by event ambassador Mike McRoberts, alongside auctioneer Chris Kennedy. More than 40…
Auckland shows signs of returning to life, Bay of Plenty takes top spot in regional economic survey
Tourist arrivals and export volumes also declined, while annual net migration continued to ease. Bay of Plenty soared…
Wellington falls to bottom of ASB’s economic scoreboard; Bay of Plenty star performer
The Central Lakes District was third. Chief economist Nick Tuffley said there was a general theme of South…
Construction sector in Tauranga and Western Bay hits economic headwinds
Residential building consents in Tauranga dropped 22% over the past year, while nationally they increased 1%. Infometrics chief…
Recession risk rises as gloom about June quarter GDP grows – Inside Economics
It has been widely expected that the release next Thursday (September 18) would show a flat quarter for…
Construction and manufacturing slumped in June quarter, new Stats NZ data show
“Construction sales fell 3.1% in the June 2025 quarter, following a 0.7% rise in the March 2025 quarter,”…
Reserve Bank cuts OCR, economic recovery delayed but hopeful
At 3%, it’s well down from the 15-year peak of 5.5% that prevailed just over a year ago.…