November 21st, 2024
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2 weeks ago

Household spending surpasses income as net worth drops by $47 billion

New Zealand households spent more than they earned in the June 2024 quarter, with savings dipping into negative territory at -$479 million,

5 months ago

Food prices see smallest annual increase since 2018

Food prices in New Zealand increased by a mere 0.2% in the year leading up to May 2024, marking the smallest annual rise since...

5 months ago

Record surge in migrant arrivals and departures for New Zealand in April 2024

New Zealand is experiencing significant changes in its migration patterns, with both migrant arrivals and departures reaching record highs in the year ending April...

5 months ago

Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

A recent study published in Travel Behaviour and Society reveals significant socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) from household travel in Aotearoa/New...

5 months ago

Total gross earnings in New Zealand up by 8.6% in year to March 2024

Total gross earnings for the March 2024 year rose by 8.6% ($13.8 billion) compared with the previous year, according to Stats NZ. The total...

5 months ago

New Zealand sees slower population growth but increased diversity, 2023 Census reveals

New Zealand's population has grown by nearly 300,000 people since 2018, but the growth rate has slowed, according to the first results from...

6 months ago

Global renewables reach new milestone, generating 30% of electricity in 2023

2023 marked a significant turning point in global electricity production, with renewable energy sources—principally solar and wind—contributing an unprecedented 30% to the global electricity...

6 months ago

No-cause evictions leave no hope for renters

The Government’s new legislation permitting landlords to terminate tenancies without providing a reason has sparked significant backlash, particularly among the 1.4 million renters in...