September 19th, 2024

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The government is set to expand on the Commission’s recommendations by widening its review of the building consent system and facilitating the use of alternative building products, an issue that came into sharp focus following last year’s plasterboard shortage.
Building and Construction
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Building supply sector to see increased competition following new government measures

As part of an effort to enhance competition and transparency in the realm of building supplies, the New Zealand government has announced its response...

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The significant decrease in fruit and vegetable prices has been a major factor in the overall modest inflation.

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Provisional figures indicate that New Zealand saw 229,100 (± 3,500) migrant arrivals in the April 2024 year, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.

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

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Auckland region had the largest increase in earnings over the year to March 2024, up to $64.9 billion from $59.6 billion in the March 2023 year.

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

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The latest census data shows that New Zealand's usually resident population increased by 294,168 people, reaching almost 5 million (4,993,923).

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

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