ANZ Business Outlook: Slowly improving but it ‘isn’t easy’
Business confidence is steady but inflation pressures have risen, an ANZ survey says.
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Decision comes as banks lobby for loosening of rules.
Not so clever: Fletcher Building’s prefab house-building factory to shut
The $15m factory, which has 35 workers, will close by June 30.
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An ASB economist outlines the 'good, the bad and the ugly' of the recovery.
Analysis: Risks ‘not trivial’ – what Govt’s adviser thinks about breaking up supermarket giants
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Bruce Cotterill: Are leaders rewarded on profile rather than performance?
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Fran O’Sullivan: How Luxon’s patience paid off and got India’s Prime Minister on side
OPINION: Careful research and prior preparation were key.
$1m payout for former Kāinga Ora chief executive
Andrew McKenzie took home $1.066m in the 11 months to August 30 last year.
‘Watershed moment’: Govt to lend to private sector for social houses
Chris Bishop is also exploring underwriting bank loans to community housing providers.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
Matthew Hooton: RMA finally being fixed after 30 wasted years
OPINION: Chris Bishop built a team that has succeeded where his predecessors failed.
Market close: Ryman’s resurgence: Shares climb off 13-year low
The NZ sharemarket closed down 28.39 points or 0.23%.
Trump car tariffs may increase cost of some car parts, lead to more Chinese vehicles in NZ
Car industry groups are keeping a close eye on potential tariff impacts on NZ.
$1.3b Future Fund: A new era for Auckland’s financial strategy
The Future Fund will return $68m annually, $42m more than airport shares.
How Auckland can leverage its Asian community for economic growth
Lisa Li highlights the untapped potential of Asian trade markets.
Inside Economics: Why the Kiwi dollar is so low; plus, an alternative to GDP?
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Mark Thomas: Why Auckland needs a bold new agenda for growth
OPINION: Auckland’s Future Fund aims to reduce reliance on rates for infrastructure.
‘Thursday is the new Friday’: How Auckland’s nightlife is evolving
Auckland faces a major shortfall in funding for large events.
Auckland Airport aims for growth as travel nears pre-Covid levels
The new terminal development is essential to the long-term future of Auckland Airport.
Watercare reveals $13.8b plan for Auckland infrastructure overhaul
Watercare unveils its more-than- 1000-project business plan.
‘Extraordinary’ demand: Major industrial hub takes shape north of Auckland
Oyster Capital's site offers large lots, attracting expanding businesses.
Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report
‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought
The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.
Opinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woes
OPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.
‘The price of borrowing has gone up’: Nicola Willis' pre-Budget warning
Higher bond yields could add hundreds of millions to the Govt's finance costs.
Liam Dann: If this is a recovery, why does it feel so bad?
OPINION: We're out of recession but consumer confidence has slumped again.
High-rise horror: Owners of wrecked upmarket apartments to walk away
'This really was a situation where the owners are salvaging what they could.'
'Upside surprise': NZ limps out of recession, GDP rises 0.7%
The New Zealand economy returned to growth in the final quarter of 2024.
New Zealand spent $26.4 billion more than it earned in 2024 – that’s an improvement
The current account deficit has narrowed on improved tourism and dairy exports.
Inside Economics: Why gold prices are soaring plus the bright spot in a sea of grim forecasts
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's big economic news
S&P cuts councils' credit ratings - will their borrowing costs rise?
Strength of Local Government Funding Agency counters risks.
Developer taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment Court
Developer hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.