‘Needed more than ever’: Living wage rises to $29.90 per hour
“Low-paid workers are struggling to keep their heads above water and to cover the absolute basics like rent,…
Petrol prices: Diesel prices spike by 90 cents per litre since Iran conflict, report finds
The report also shows the average retail price of Unleaded 91 on February 28 was $2.57, but that…
As debt-servicing costs head to $2500 per Kiwi, a top Treasury official suggests spending less, taxing more and selling assets
“Smaller developed nations like Finland and Ireland seem more comparable but are in the Eurozone so have the…
Air New Zealand risks extra $4m-$5m cost per day from war-driven jet fuel spike, analysts warn
The spread is frequently volatile but for most of the past decade was below US$10 ($17). The analysts…
Dynamic Business: Māori economy forecast to double to $70k per person by 2040
In our assessment, no other sector or group in the New Zealand economy can make this contribution to…
New Zealand ranks among world’s top five wealthiest countries per capita in rich list report
New Zealand sits in fifth place on the list and Singapore fourth. The majority of Kiwis and Australians’…
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.…