January consumer spending up, hospitality spending drops
Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: Where is Ryan Bridge’s new show? Piha Black Coast Vanishings – police miss a PR beat; One NZ, ad agency part ways; 64 tickets: Kiwi frenzy for Taylor Swift
Media Insider: One NZ and ad agency split; Big changes loom for regional media. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Editorial: Tough economy might not last as inflation, growth improve
OPINION: Business confidence is riding high, with expectations of better times ahead. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Matthew Hooton: Time for Christopher Luxon to take charge
OPINION: The Prime Minister has yet to set the clear direction any government needs. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Economists forecast NZ GDP growth will be better than expected
Immigration to drive stronger economic growth this year, says Infometrics. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Stock Takes: Market braces for earnings decline, Mainfreight shines
Mainfreight and the gift that keeps on giving Source: NZ Herald Business News
Comvita share price plunges to 12-year low after earnings downgrade – Market close
A strong afternoon trading session helped the NZ sharemarket to a positive day. Source: NZ Herald Business News
SkyCity ups provision to $79m in Austrac proceedings – shares rise
SkyCity has reached an agreement with the Australian financial crimes watchdog. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Rocket Lab’s Electron issue costs millions, mystery US military contract revealed
Plus expenses almost double as NZ company builds bigger, reusable rocket. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Auckland rents up 5.2pc, average $662/week: Barfoot & Thompson
Latest jump is the biggest rise since 2015 when rents rose 7 per cent. Source: NZ Herald Business News