Editorial: National’s mini-Budget grim economic outlook no surprise but political hyperbole doesn’t help
OPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Catherine Beard: Foreign investment law is holding NZ back, making us poorer
OPINION: Investment in business is a critical issue. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Market close: Mini-Budget fails to lift New Zealand sharemarket
Retail shares were dragged down as KMD Brands revealed poor sales data. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Consumer confidence increases, but ‘willingness to spend’ remains low – ANZ
A new ANZ survey is pointing to improving sentiment among consumers. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Labour hire company ELE, Tranzport Solutions in receivership, 1000+ jobs terminated: Deloitte
ELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Nicola Willis’ mini-Budget and Treasury’s Hyefu show something’s going to have to give to get books back in shape
The work starts now for Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Red Sea ship attacks pose another threat to global economy
New York Times: Just as inflation eases, a key shipping route becomes a battleground. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Opinion: What can be done about poverty? – Scott Gilmour
OPINION: Scott Gilmour asks how we get the Government to learn from the nonprofit sector. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Richard Prebble: Why regulation is the real problem behind the high cost of the interisland rail ferries
OPINION: Act leader David Seymour should get his teeth into the earthquake regulations. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Retailers gear up for rush of last-minute Christmas shoppers
But consumers remain under pressure from the higher cost of living. Source: NZ Herald Business News