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Labour Market Scorecard Released for June 2017 Quarter

Wednesday, 30th August, 2017

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment have released the Labour Market Scorecard for the June 2017 quarter. The Scorecard is a quarterly update of key labour market statistics and indicators, providing an overall view of the state of the labo…

New Trade Portal Launched to Improve Market Access

Wednesday, 30th August, 2017

The government yesterday launched a new online portal and non-tariff barrier (NTB) clearing house to improve Kiwi access to international markets. “NTBs can be difficult and expensive for exporters to overcome and they are a significant issue." Trade Mini…

ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast: Big wheels keep on turning

Wednesday, 16th August, 2017

In the latest Quarterly Economic Forecast, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks about the effect that the booming construction sector, increased tourism and strong population growth is having on New Zealand businesses.   watch More

ASB Economic Update: Why wage growth appears low

Wednesday, 2nd August, 2017

Last week the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold and, through very subtle wording shifts, signalled a touch more caution about inflation developments. US inflation has actually been easing recently, as has wage growth.The key event for NZ this…
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