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Tourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiled
As numbers trail the pre-pandemic peak, Tourism NZ joins private sector for new campaign.
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What the Reserve Bank will look for in today's job market data
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Construction jobs down more than 12,000 in a year, more youth out of work
'Once you're out, it's hard to get back in' – but an economist says one region's thriving.
'We are suffering': Solo mum used Afterpay for food since power bills chewed up benefit
More than 100,000 New Zealanders can’t keep warm in their homes over winter. We ask why.
Winter chill boosts spending as Kiwis go clothes shopping
Consumers splashed out on winter apparel in June, but hospitality spending fell.
NZ no longer in a state of 'peak tractor'
New tractor registrations fell 17% to 1925, the lowest since mid-2001.
House-building trend still soft as annual consents fall
May's annual consent total is the second-lowest for any month since the end of 2018.
'Put out the welcome mat': South Island sees surge in North Island migrants
Figures show 85,575 people live in the South Island who lived in the North Island in 2018.
Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns
Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.
Traditional Census scrapped as Govt moves to new data collection approach
Census data will be collected from existing statistics and regular surveys.
Cautious spending: Card data shows dip in retail sales for May
Economist Satish Ranchhod says retail spending likely to remain 'soft for a while'.
Overseas visitor numbers up in April but still lagging behind pre-Covid levels
Stats show a Covid catch-up persists, as millions are poured into tourism campaigns.
Migration gain falls to an 11-year (non-Covid) low
Net migration has dipped to its lowest level since January 2014 (excluding the Covid era).
Editorial: No place like home, but is that enough?
OPINION: Losing talented and skilled people overseas is an ongoing problem.
Inside Economics: RBNZ's big rate call today, plus are flat whites cheaper now than in the 1990s?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter
Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.
National opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submission
Submissions suggest shifting East Coast boundary to align with Gisborne District Council.
Liam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy
Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation?
New data show young Kiwis leading the brain drain; net migration falls below 30,000
A large number of young Kiwis are leaving for Australia, although the rate may have peaked
Butter prices: Here’s how much they might still rise
The price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.
Gap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZ
There are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.
Food prices jump 3.5% in March
Grocery prices increased 0.9%, with chocolate and yoghurt leading the rise.
Overseas visitor arrivals down in February but US tourists break record
Change in Chinese New Year cited as February still can't pip pre-pandemic tourist numbers.
Card spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data reveal
Spending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.
‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure
'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'
Crane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland
'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.
Is the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?
Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?
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.
Food price dip in February fuelled by fruit and veges but butter prices shoot up
Can't believe it's not cheaper butter? Price rise data revealed.