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Back to the coffee grind - Worldline’s payment network sees 41% jump in Auckland & Northland hospitality spending in first 7 days of traffic light system
13th Dec 21, 5:56pm
by Toby Allen
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Back to the coffee grind - Worldline’s payment network sees 41% jump in Auckland & Northland hospitality spending in first 7 days of traffic light system
This week's GDP figures expected to show a drop - but by nothing like the sort of drop economists earlier expected
13th Dec 21, 10:18am
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This week's GDP figures expected to show a drop - but by nothing like the sort of drop economists earlier expected
Credit bureau Centrix says consumer confidence is high as festive season kicks off, business credit defaults down, housing market stabilising
7th Dec 21, 5:00am
by Toby Allen
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Credit bureau Centrix says consumer confidence is high as festive season kicks off, business credit defaults down, housing market stabilising
The Government says its $37.5 mln package for Auckland will 'help revive economic, social and cultural activities in our largest city over summer, and ensure those in hardship also get relief'
1st Dec 21, 11:00am
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The Government says its $37.5 mln package for Auckland will 'help revive economic, social and cultural activities in our largest city over summer, and ensure those in hardship also get relief'
Majority of Covid-seasoned small businesses on the road to recovery, monthly Xero Small Business Index shows
24th Nov 21, 5:08pm
by Toby Allen
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Majority of Covid-seasoned small businesses on the road to recovery, monthly Xero Small Business Index shows
Auckland spending has bounced after the loosening of Covid restrictions, but services spending is still well down, according to Kiwibank credit and debit card data
18th Nov 21, 11:30am
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Auckland spending has bounced after the loosening of Covid restrictions, but services spending is still well down, according to Kiwibank credit and debit card data
Latest labour market figures blow all economists' expectations out of the water once again
3rd Nov 21, 11:05am
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Latest labour market figures blow all economists' expectations out of the water once again
Credit bureau Centrix reports rising levels of business debt stress in Auckland and Northland
2nd Nov 21, 6:12pm
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Credit bureau Centrix reports rising levels of business debt stress in Auckland and Northland
Covid-19 restrictions to be eased this week in Waikato and next week in Auckland
1st Nov 21, 4:01pm
Covid-19 restrictions to be eased this week in Waikato and next week in Auckland
This week's labour market figures seem set to be 'noisy' due to Covid disruptions, but should show falling unemployment and rising wage levels
1st Nov 21, 10:51am
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This week's labour market figures seem set to be 'noisy' due to Covid disruptions, but should show falling unemployment and rising wage levels
CEO Antonia Watson says 'the confidence dial' needs to shift from home loan borrowers to business & agriculture borrowers to reverse the rise of housing lending as a percentage of ANZ NZ's total lending
29th Oct 21, 2:07pm
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CEO Antonia Watson says 'the confidence dial' needs to shift from home loan borrowers to business & agriculture borrowers to reverse the rise of housing lending as a percentage of ANZ NZ's total lending
89 new Covid cases on Thursday; MIQ stays to be cut to seven days for fully vaccinated
28th Oct 21, 1:33pm
89 new Covid cases on Thursday; MIQ stays to be cut to seven days for fully vaccinated
Monthly Xero Small Business Index data series reveals the depth of Auckland's lockdown struggles
27th Oct 21, 4:46pm
by Toby Allen
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Monthly Xero Small Business Index data series reveals the depth of Auckland's lockdown struggles
Waikato to join Auckland at loosened version of Level 3; Alert level settings to be reviewed on Monday
27th Oct 21, 1:26pm
Waikato to join Auckland at loosened version of Level 3; Alert level settings to be reviewed on Monday
With Auckland's lockdown reaching day 62, Gareth Vaughan argues it's time for more carrot and less stick, at least for vaccinated rule followers
18th Oct 21, 12:39pm
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With Auckland's lockdown reaching day 62, Gareth Vaughan argues it's time for more carrot and less stick, at least for vaccinated rule followers
Ministry of Health reports 55 community Covid-19 cases, Northland and areas of Waikato in alert level 3 to remain there. Govt looking at MIQ settings
13th Oct 21, 1:09pm
Ministry of Health reports 55 community Covid-19 cases, Northland and areas of Waikato in alert level 3 to remain there. Govt looking at MIQ settings
Tuesday's Covid-19 update: 40 cases in Auckland and three in Waikato; 19 cases unlinked
12th Oct 21, 1:18pm
Tuesday's Covid-19 update: 40 cases in Auckland and three in Waikato; 19 cases unlinked
'The rebound is looking less like last year’s Red bull-powered hill sprint, and more like a herbal tea inspired jog uphill'
12th Oct 21, 10:31am
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'The rebound is looking less like last year’s Red bull-powered hill sprint, and more like a herbal tea inspired jog uphill'
Number of cases of Covid-19 in the community rises to 44; 12 of these cases are unlinked; virus remains contained to Auckland and Waikato
8th Oct 21, 1:13pm
Number of cases of Covid-19 in the community rises to 44; 12 of these cases are unlinked; virus remains contained to Auckland and Waikato
Wednesday's Covid-19 update: 30 new cases in Auckland, 9 in Waikato; Covid patient dies at Middlemore; U-turn on gap between vaccine doses
6th Oct 21, 1:22pm
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Wednesday's Covid-19 update: 30 new cases in Auckland, 9 in Waikato; Covid patient dies at Middlemore; U-turn on gap between vaccine doses
Credit bureau Centrix says credit demand is recovering after lockdown blip, but company closures and credit defaults are up
5th Oct 21, 5:43pm
by Toby Allen
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Credit bureau Centrix says credit demand is recovering after lockdown blip, but company closures and credit defaults are up
A strong September for new vehicle registrations, with a battery electric vehicle in the top three for the first time
5th Oct 21, 2:54pm
by Toby Allen
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A strong September for new vehicle registrations, with a battery electric vehicle in the top three for the first time
Gareth Vaughan argues there'd be no better use of public money right now than paying people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
5th Oct 21, 5:00am
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Gareth Vaughan argues there'd be no better use of public money right now than paying people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Monday's Covid-19 update: 29 new cases, eight of them unlinked and 19 of Sunday's cases were infectious in the community; 30 people in hospital, five of these in ICU
4th Oct 21, 1:22pm
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Monday's Covid-19 update: 29 new cases, eight of them unlinked and 19 of Sunday's cases were infectious in the community; 30 people in hospital, five of these in ICU
There is much more evidence of Christian faith, hope and charity in Jacinda’s 'Team of Five Million,' than there is in any number of false prophets, 'Gotcha!' journalists, and 'Let the Devil take the hindmost!' business leaders – writes Chris Trotter
4th Oct 21, 7:42am
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There is much more evidence of Christian faith, hope and charity in Jacinda’s 'Team of Five Million,' than there is in any number of false prophets, 'Gotcha!' journalists, and 'Let the Devil take the hindmost!' business leaders – writes Chris Trotter