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Confidence holds despite a tougher global economy

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Confidence holds despite a tougher global economy

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.
Fri 26 Jun 2026Brad Olsen🕓 5 min
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Hunter Campbell Mood of the CFO survey shows determined efforts to grow despite challenging global conditions

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Hunter Campbell Mood of the CFO survey shows determined efforts to grow despite challenging global 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.
Wed 24 Jun 2026Brad Olsen🕓 5 min
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A $20,000 mistake: the hidden economics of hiring

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A $20,000 mistake: the hidden economics of hiring

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.
Thu 18 Jun 2026Rob Heyes🕓 6 min
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Costs from grocery suppliers to supermarkets increase 2.2%pa in May

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Costs from grocery suppliers to supermarkets increase 2.2%pa in May

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.
Mon 15 Jun 2026Brad Olsen🕓 3 min
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New measure for peak visitors

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New measure for peak visitors

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.
Thu 11 Jun 2026Nick Brunsdon🕓 4 min
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First-home buyers finding ways into the housing market

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First-home buyers finding ways into the housing market

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.
Thu 4 Jun 2026Gareth Kiernan🕓 8 min
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The 65+ age group is getting older

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The 65+ age group is getting older

The largest change associated with New Zealand’s ageing population has been growth of the 65-years-and-older age group (65+). Within this group, the older 75-years-and-older (75+) portion is starting to overtake the younger 65-74-year-olds.
Fri 29 May 2026Nick Brunsdon🕓 4 min
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Incentives for Growth Fund would provide limited funding for most councils

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Incentives for Growth Fund would provide limited funding for most councils

The new Incentives for Growth Fund will provide a limited amount of additional funding to local councils, although for many, the additional funding will be limited.
Thu 28 May 2026Brad Olsen🕓 4 min
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School attendance improves but disparities remain

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School attendance improves but disparities remain

With the release of term 1 of 2026 school attendance data, we look at how attendance has improved in recent years and how the same disparities in attendance across ethnicities, socio-economic deprivation, and regions remain.
Wed 27 May 2026Rob Heyes🕓 7 min
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Winston Words versus the immigration facts

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Winston Words versus the immigration facts

The 2026 Election campaign has well and truly kicked off. In the last month, there has been a flurry of party-political announcements.
Wed 27 May 2026Brad Olsen🕓 3 min