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We look at what we have at risk in trade and economic exposure to China as they ramp up economic and political pressure on us to join its world view on trade and 'friendly relations'
15th Feb 19, 12:44pm
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We look at what we have at risk in trade and economic exposure to China as they ramp up economic and political pressure on us to join its world view on trade and 'friendly relations'
Rodney Dickens says warning bells are starting to ring over the level of new tourism and hotel building. The risk is for a substantial overshoot
17th Oct 18, 10:25am
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Rodney Dickens says warning bells are starting to ring over the level of new tourism and hotel building. The risk is for a substantial overshoot
Central govt asks Productivity Commission to probe local govt funding; acknowledges some of the councils facing the biggest cost increases have shrinking rating bases
11th May 18, 1:44pm
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Central govt asks Productivity Commission to probe local govt funding; acknowledges some of the councils facing the biggest cost increases have shrinking rating bases
Shaping our slice of heaven: How to link global opportunities with New Zealand’s advantages to create growth opportunities for our economy. First, look at the map
18th Nov 17, 7:30am
by Guest
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Shaping our slice of heaven: How to link global opportunities with New Zealand’s advantages to create growth opportunities for our economy. First, look at the map
Although the surge in tourism has brought lower spenders, especially from China, visitors from the USA are opening their wallets wider. Top spending Germans cutting back a little
18th Nov 17, 7:08am
by admin
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Although the surge in tourism has brought lower spenders, especially from China, visitors from the USA are opening their wallets wider. Top spending Germans cutting back a little
Rodney Dickens sees a risk that a cut to permanent migration will weigh on the tourism sector as visitors shy away from New Zealand - for reasons that are by no means clear
31st Oct 17, 5:02am
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Rodney Dickens sees a risk that a cut to permanent migration will weigh on the tourism sector as visitors shy away from New Zealand - for reasons that are by no means clear
Siah Hwee Ang on the political boundaries of conducting business when security and economic interests collide
26th Sep 17, 10:43am
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Siah Hwee Ang on the political boundaries of conducting business when security and economic interests collide
National says tourists will have to pay double to go on NZ's Great Walks as Conservation Minister Maggie Barry introduces differential pricing; Labour expected to announce tourist levy later in campaign
25th Aug 17, 12:39pm
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National says tourists will have to pay double to go on NZ's Great Walks as Conservation Minister Maggie Barry introduces differential pricing; Labour expected to announce tourist levy later in campaign
Massey's Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Spoonley urges immigration service providers to help tell the good news story of migration's place in NZ
19th Aug 17, 10:48am
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Massey's Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Spoonley urges immigration service providers to help tell the good news story of migration's place in NZ
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Economy - Tourism
27th May 17, 9:52am
by Julia Wiener
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Economy - Tourism
Broad based rise in non-residential building consents pushes the focus to the construction industry's capacity to deliver all this new work
28th Apr 17, 11:34am
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Broad based rise in non-residential building consents pushes the focus to the construction industry's capacity to deliver all this new work
NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp says targeted rates could, and should, be applied more widely at a local government level
18th Apr 17, 11:45am
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NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp says targeted rates could, and should, be applied more widely at a local government level
Rodney Dickens says now that tourism is vying with dairying as our number one export earner, it is time to scrutinise its economic impact in more depth
13th Apr 17, 10:00am
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Rodney Dickens says now that tourism is vying with dairying as our number one export earner, it is time to scrutinise its economic impact in more depth
Free trade importance to NZ cannot be overstated, PM English says; Launches 2030 trade agenda including group to ‘better inform public on trade issues’
24th Mar 17, 9:42am
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Free trade importance to NZ cannot be overstated, PM English says; Launches 2030 trade agenda including group to ‘better inform public on trade issues’
Local Government NZ highlights housing and tourism infrastructure spending pressures, wants a slice of the GST revenue brought in from tourists
14th Mar 17, 12:34pm
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Local Government NZ highlights housing and tourism infrastructure spending pressures, wants a slice of the GST revenue brought in from tourists
Federated Farmers pleads for Government to act to enforce environmental responsibilities on tourists. Sees current response as "a damp tea towel on a bonfire"
24th Jan 17, 10:22am
by Guest
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Federated Farmers pleads for Government to act to enforce environmental responsibilities on tourists. Sees current response as "a damp tea towel on a bonfire"
Construction, tourism and the dairy price rebound are seeing the NZ economy 'firing all cylinders again', says HSBC economist Paul Bloxham
24th Jan 17, 10:18am
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Construction, tourism and the dairy price rebound are seeing the NZ economy 'firing all cylinders again', says HSBC economist Paul Bloxham
Bernard Hickey reviews the day's business news with Duncan Garner at RadioLive, Wednesday, October 26, 2016
26th Oct 16, 6:19pm
by admin
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Bernard Hickey reviews the day's business news with Duncan Garner at RadioLive, Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Overseas tourism spending jumps 20% in the last year, as the total tourism spend in New Zealand hits a whopping $35 billion
26th Oct 16, 12:33pm
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Overseas tourism spending jumps 20% in the last year, as the total tourism spend in New Zealand hits a whopping $35 billion
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Visitor arrivals hit all time high as tourist industry booms; Trustpower pleading guilty to charges of misleading advertising; Wool price drops; NZ Dollar on slippery slope
19th Aug 16, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Visitor arrivals hit all time high as tourist industry booms; Trustpower pleading guilty to charges of misleading advertising; Wool price drops; NZ Dollar on slippery slope
Benje Patterson plunges into the world of local politics: Taxing Auckland's vacant houses, bringing kiwi birds back to Wellington, the allure of small towns, more satire needed, but careful on that, Dilbert & more
15th Jul 16, 10:02am
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Benje Patterson plunges into the world of local politics: Taxing Auckland's vacant houses, bringing kiwi birds back to Wellington, the allure of small towns, more satire needed, but careful on that, Dilbert & more
Gareth Kiernan calls on the Government to treat tourism as a 'major industry' and invest in it actively to avoid future reputational issues
28th Jun 16, 12:20pm
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Gareth Kiernan calls on the Government to treat tourism as a 'major industry' and invest in it actively to avoid future reputational issues
Siah Hwee Ang on the Government's bid to use foreign investors to plug NZ's hotel shortage, and claims those doing business with China should expect to be hacked online
28th May 16, 5:02am
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Siah Hwee Ang on the Government's bid to use foreign investors to plug NZ's hotel shortage, and claims those doing business with China should expect to be hacked online
Benje Patterson on the Top 10 reasons why we shouldn't hate on freedom campers
15th Apr 16, 10:02am
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Benje Patterson on the Top 10 reasons why we shouldn't hate on freedom campers
Treasury boss & NZTE adviser say exporters need to look beyond China & become more culturally savvy to survive in an Asian market
9th Mar 16, 5:06pm
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Treasury boss & NZTE adviser say exporters need to look beyond China & become more culturally savvy to survive in an Asian market