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ANZ chief economist says perhaps reality is biting for businesses as it becomes clear falling interest rates will take time to 'work their magic'
30th Jan 25, 1:26pm
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ANZ chief economist says perhaps reality is biting for businesses as it becomes clear falling interest rates will take time to 'work their magic'
Changes to corporate law should benefit NZ as a whole and not narrowly focus on the prevailing governmental agenda, Lynn Buckley & Peter Underwood say
23rd Jan 25, 10:10am
Changes to corporate law should benefit NZ as a whole and not narrowly focus on the prevailing governmental agenda, Lynn Buckley & Peter Underwood say
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Monthly retail spending figures ended the year on a stronger footing after much weakness in spending throughout 2024
21st Jan 25, 11:38am
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Monthly retail spending figures ended the year on a stronger footing after much weakness in spending throughout 2024
The NZ government is promising to double exports (again) – but as history shows, this is easier said than done, Eldrede Kahiya says
20th Jan 25, 10:24am
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The NZ government is promising to double exports (again) – but as history shows, this is easier said than done, Eldrede Kahiya says
Westpac says spending on its credit and debit cards was up just 2% in December compared with the previous year
16th Jan 25, 9:30am
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Westpac says spending on its credit and debit cards was up just 2% in December compared with the previous year
Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows companies reporting a significant increase in activity - but there was a 'surprising' rise in expected costs as well
19th Dec 24, 1:28pm
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Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows companies reporting a significant increase in activity - but there was a 'surprising' rise in expected costs as well
Monthly retail spending figures were flat in November after showing the strongest rise in months in October
12th Dec 24, 11:33am
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Monthly retail spending figures were flat in November after showing the strongest rise in months in October
Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
10th Dec 24, 3:44pm
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Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
Commerce Commission filing criminal charges against Woolworths NZ and two Foodstuffs supermarkets over allegations of inaccurate pricing and misleading specials
10th Dec 24, 10:38am
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Commerce Commission filing criminal charges against Woolworths NZ and two Foodstuffs supermarkets over allegations of inaccurate pricing and misleading specials
Rising number of liquidations sees wholesale trade sector, construction and transport hard hit, credit bureau Centrix says
3rd Dec 24, 5:00am
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Rising number of liquidations sees wholesale trade sector, construction and transport hard hit, credit bureau Centrix says
Wise says costly bank fees are hindering international growth for NZ’s small businesses, with hidden FX charges a key issue
29th Nov 24, 5:00am
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Wise says costly bank fees are hindering international growth for NZ’s small businesses, with hidden FX charges a key issue
Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows the economy is still very weak 'but things are starting to turn higher'
28th Nov 24, 1:29pm
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Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows the economy is still very weak 'but things are starting to turn higher'
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Stats NZ figures show that seasonally adjusted retail sales by volume decreased by 0.1% in the September quarter, but the figures were down 2.8% on the volumes recorded for the same quarter in 2023
25th Nov 24, 11:51am
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Stats NZ figures show that seasonally adjusted retail sales by volume decreased by 0.1% in the September quarter, but the figures were down 2.8% on the volumes recorded for the same quarter in 2023
Mark Tanner assesses how brands active in China are looking at their positioning following the US presidential election
15th Nov 24, 9:11am
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Mark Tanner assesses how brands active in China are looking at their positioning following the US presidential election
Monthly retail spending has seen its first year-on-year increase for the first time since February; hospitality industry has biggest monthly rise since November 2023
12th Nov 24, 11:20am
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Monthly retail spending has seen its first year-on-year increase for the first time since February; hospitality industry has biggest monthly rise since November 2023
We export significant volumes of wine and other beverages to the US. California is introducing new recycling labeling requirements
7th Nov 24, 9:20am
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We export significant volumes of wine and other beverages to the US. California is introducing new recycling labeling requirements
Company liquidations hit highest monthly level in a decade, Centrix says
Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows business optimism is continuing to rise on the back of steady falls in interest rates
31st Oct 24, 2:29pm
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Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows business optimism is continuing to rise on the back of steady falls in interest rates
Xero says the country's small businesses are reporting continuing sales declines and slowing wages growth
31st Oct 24, 5:00am
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Xero says the country's small businesses are reporting continuing sales declines and slowing wages growth
Mark Tanner explains the changing ways of reaching China’s ballooning senior population as a market
30th Oct 24, 5:47pm
Mark Tanner explains the changing ways of reaching China’s ballooning senior population as a market
Can NZ’s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive the next global crisis?
22nd Oct 24, 11:19am
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Can NZ’s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive the next global crisis?
Eswar Prasad looks beyond promising headline trends to identify deep-seated risks and barriers to growth
20th Oct 24, 10:30am
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Eswar Prasad looks beyond promising headline trends to identify deep-seated risks and barriers to growth
Cardholders spent $8.6 billion and made 157 million transactions in September, but electronic card spending still ends the month flat
14th Oct 24, 12:34pm
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Cardholders spent $8.6 billion and made 157 million transactions in September, but electronic card spending still ends the month flat
Mark Tanner explains how Beijing’s economic options are being assessed to help boost Chinese consumer sentiment, turning away from building wealth via property, to other more productive investments
10th Oct 24, 9:21am
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Mark Tanner explains how Beijing’s economic options are being assessed to help boost Chinese consumer sentiment, turning away from building wealth via property, to other more productive investments
Xero sees 81% spike in late payment costs for NZ small businesses between 2021 and 2023, says big corporations aren’t making prompt payments
3rd Oct 24, 5:00am
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Xero sees 81% spike in late payment costs for NZ small businesses between 2021 and 2023, says big corporations aren’t making prompt payments
