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...

Rising prices for food and international airfares recorded in April 2024

Food prices in New Zealand have seen a modest increase of 0.6% in April 2024 compared to the previous month, with international airfares jumping...

Auckland Airport's new domestic terminal expected by the end of this decade 2028/2029

New Zealand's business sector R&D investment hits record $3.7 billion

Research and development (R&D) spending in New Zealand's business sector surged to a new high of $3.7 billion in 2023, marking the largest annual...

Annual inflation in New Zealand stabilises at 4% but still overshoots official targets

The recent data from Statistics New Zealand indicates a 4.0% rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year ending March 2024,...

New Zealand Building Authorities to receive updated assessment timelines to boost efficiency

In a move to enhance efficiency within New Zealand's construction sector, the Government announced on 12 March that Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) will...

New Zealand's trade dynamics shift with significant export rise in February 2024

Stats NZ's latest report unveils a noteworthy surge in exports and a moderate increase in imports for February 2024, spotlighting the dairy sector's substantial...

New Zealand businesses embrace flexible working hours, Stats NZ reveals

A significant majority of businesses in New Zealand have embraced flexible working arrangements, offering their employees the option to choose when they work,...