Building consents falling fast as construction sector cools
Headline number falls but still well above historic levels, Stats NZ says.
Headline number falls but still well above historic levels, Stats NZ says.
Private investors are the single most active group, ahead of syndicates and foreigners.
OPINION: The big global threats keep growing.
The major parties plan to reduce debt at a similar rate but at a cost to different groups.
Forecast of 7.1 per cent premium rise for 940,000 members in the 2024 year.
NZ not much different from the rest of the world in terms of economic management.
If policy settings aren't corrected, businesses may go offshore for their growth.
Survey respondents comment on the top issues and how to resolve them.
Long-term price stability is essential for fostering economic growth.
Prevailing sentiment among business leaders, we are at the nadir of the economic cycle.
Boardroom leaders in favour of a return to a single focus on meeting inflation targets.
New Zealand may have escaped recession but company chiefs worry about the economy.
OPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?
CEOs and directors respond to the Herald’s 2023 Election Survey.
Leaders are seeking bipartisan support on policies affecting the sector.
New Zealand's top CEO's have their say.
ANZ Business Outlook survey for September showed a small improvement in sentiment.
A lagging pain from the sting of central bank hikes could start to set in.
Two transactions challenge views that the market is quiet: both were in South Auckland.
On the Campaign, September 26: The pair went face to face today at a MYOB-NZME debate.
Willis pledges to not 'demonise' businesses, while Robertson points to good track record.
The $5b Covid fund top-up was spent at a record clip - on mostly unrelated plans.
OPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.
Last week's strong GDP raised expectations mortgage rates would continue to climb.
OPINION: The truth and lies behind the country's recession.
OPINION: The economy is now nearly 8 per cent bigger than at the start of the pandemic.
OPINION: So are things good, bad or ugly out there?
OPINION: We need more than immigration to get the country out of this malaise.
OPINION: There’s little point being an investor unless you believe things will get better.
The big concern for New Zealand households is the pressure on their finances.