Economy

"The last time the unemployment rate was at 5.7% was in the September 2015 quarter."

Property

"A notable feature of the latest figures is that the red ink is now starting to seep into the figures for the South Island, with value figures there starting to show some weakness."

by Greg Ninness

Environmental Performance Review of New Zealand

NZ's growth model showing 'environmental limits'

Government refuses to consider OECD's recommendation to include agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme despite agriculture making up half of NZ's emissions; OECD suggests Government eases back funding for irrigation

21st Mar 17, 9:19am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Government refuses to consider OECD's recommendation to include agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme despite agriculture making up half of NZ's emissions; OECD suggests Government eases back funding for irrigation