Tomorrow's immigration figures are likely to indicate the start of a significant fall between now and the end of next year, Milford Asset management portfolio manager David Lewis says.
Consumers appear to be relaxed in the face of a cooler housing market and a change of government, the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan NZ Consumer Confidence survey indicates.
Government moves to add building occupations to the skill shortage list have been welcomed by Otago-Southland Employers Association chief executive Virginia Nicholls.
New Zealanders should feel comfortable the electricity industry is working to avoid blackouts as seen in Australia and the United Kingdom, Electricity Authority chief executive Carl Hansen says.
Retail banks will be unlikely to increase their deposit rates with a flood of money set to enter the banking system between yesterday and next Wednesday.
The Government plans to contribute $7.7 billion to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund between now and 2022 and the first $500 million payment is being made today.
The Ministry for Primary Industries will be separated into four divisions, with the ministry retaining an overarching role, the Government confirmed yesterday.