CE and Principal Economist Brad Olsen analyses how job changes have occurred across industries in New Zealand over the last year, and what might happen in the future.
Employment has fallen over the last year, as businesses across New Zealand have seen lower sales and falling business activity, and moved to right-size their workforces for the work on offer. But the fall in employment hasn’t been spread evenly across all industries, with some seeing a steeper drop in activity and a steeper drop in jobs.
Infometrics has recently added a number of environmental indicators to the Regional Economic Profile and Quarterly Economic Monitor, including estimates of carbon emissions. This article explores how we have constructed our estimates, and what insights can be gained from our analysis.
Te Pūkenga recently released an ITP Competition Report under an official information act (OIA) request. The report contains a trove of information and data about Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) operating in each of New Zealand’s regions. I was surprised at the sheer number of TEOs in regions that have relatively small populations, which led me to wonder whether there would be benefits to having fewer TEOs.
Chief Executive and Principal Economist Brad Olsen and Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan discuss: 07 November 2024: Economic impact of the Trump election win
07 November 2024: Unemployment rate rises to 4.8% in Q3 2024
Quarterly Economic Monitor (QEM) release: 21 November 2024
The September 2024 Quarterly Economic Monitor (QEM) has been updated.
The economy remains in the thick of it, with tough operating conditions in the September quarter according to Infometrics’ latest monitoring of regional economies. Despite falling interest rates, business conditions are difficult at present, with rising unemployment limiting spending and investment by households and businesses alike.
