Would a trans-Tasman bubble put it all at risk?

Would a trans-Tasman bubble put it all at risk?
Rebecca Howard
Pressure to create the trans-Tasman bubble is ramping up but is it worth the risk?No-one underestimates the potential cost of importing covid-19 back into a country that is now free of the scourge but government officials and the beleaguered tourism sector argue it’s worth the risk.“As a small trading nation, we can’t get our way out of this recovery hole, without finding ways to connect to markets globally,” said Auckland International Airport chief executive Adrian Littlewood. “That means you have to figure...

More Economy

Independent review warm on ACC investment arm but eyes risk
Economy

Independent review warm on ACC investment arm but eyes risk

A review of ACC’s investment arm issues warm findings but homes in on risk factors.

Staff reporters 25 Jul 2025
Tariff-led fall in NZ export demand less than in GFC: RBNZ
Economy

Tariff-led fall in NZ export demand less than in GFC: RBNZ

RBNZ's Paul Conway concluded that global supply chains were becoming less efficient.

Staff reporters 24 Jul 2025
Northland targets $60b regional economy by 2050
Primary Sector

Northland targets $60b regional economy by 2050

The bullish goal represents a six-fold increase over 2024 figures.

Oliver Lewis 24 Jul 2025
No sign 10% tariff will increase but uncertainty remains: Mfat
Economy

No sign 10% tariff will increase but uncertainty remains: Mfat

Ongoing uncertainty is of concern for New Zealand exporters, an Mfat spokesperson says.

Rebecca Howard 24 Jul 2025