December 10th, 2024

Business

8 months ago

New Zealand welcomes overseas investment in Build to Rent housing

In a move aimed at addressing the shortage of quality rental housing, New Zealand has opened its doors wider to overseas investment in the...

8 months ago

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,...

8 months ago

New Zealand's current account deficit narrows to $27.8 billion

New Zealand has witnessed a narrowing of its annual current account deficit, reaching $27.8 billion, or 6.9% of its gross domestic product (GDP) for...

8 months ago

Trade access to overseas markets bolsters job creation, says Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Trade, Todd McClay, today highlighted the job creation benefits of trade access to overseas markets during today’s inauguration of...

8 months ago

New Zealand fast-tracks ratification of NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement

New Zealand's government is accelerating the legislative processes to enact the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EU FTA) well ahead of schedule,

8 months ago

New Zealanders set travel record in January 2024

In a significant post-pandemic recovery, New Zealand-resident travellers hit a record number in January 2024, marking the highest number of arrivals for any January...

8 months ago

New Zealand's retail spending dips in February 2024

The latest data from Statistics New Zealand indicates a downturn in retail spending for February 2024, revealing a notable decrease in electronic card...

9 months ago

New Zealand's international tourism inches towards pre-COVID levels

The latest data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) reveals a significant rebound in New Zealand's international tourism, nearing pre-pandemic...