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Regional tourism estimates are – or at least were – a critical performance measure for regional tourism sectors. MBIE recently introduced a new edition of the monthly regional tourism estimates (MRTE). In this weeks’ insight, we go through the storied history of tourism expenditure estimates, and highlight what is wrong with the latest series.

As well as regular estimates of New Zealand’s population, Stats NZ also publishes quarterly estimates of the total dwelling stock and the number of households.

We introduce Ruby Taylor, Operations Coordinator at Infometrics. Ruby helps keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, supporting client services, subscriptions, finance administration, internal systems, and day-to-day operations. Her work helps ensure clients receive timely support, clear communication, and a smooth experience with Infometrics.

The New Zealand primary sector has enjoyed a remarkable run of strong returns over the last year, with elevated dairy, meat, and horticultural incomes leaving many farm businesses in one of their strongest financial positions in years.

The 2026 edition of the Mood of the CFO survey shows continued confidence from New Zealand finance leaders for company performance over the next year, despite further global economic uncertainty and more challenging operating conditions.

Key findings from the third annual Hunter Campbell Mood of the CFO Survey shows continued confidence from New Zealand finance leaders for company performance over the next year, despite further global economic uncertainty and more challenging operating conditions.

A wrong hire can cost a small to medium sized business as much as $20,000 according to recent research. Here I look at why wrong hires might happen.

The pace of supplier cost increases to Foodstuffs supermarkets in May rose from the prior month, with the Infometrics-Foodstuffs New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Index (GSCI) showing an average 2.2% increase in what suppliers charged in May 2026, compared with a year earlier.

MBIE recently introduced a new series for measuring peak visitor numbers in each region – including peak daytime and peak nighttime visitors. In this article, we dive into the new peak visitor series to see what it can reveal about tourism in your region.

After being squeezed out of the market during the 2010s, first-home buyers are playing an increasingly visible role in New Zealand’s housing market, even as affordability challenges remain significant.