Less than 10% of Provincial Growth Fund loans repaid
Primary Sector

Less than 10% of Provincial Growth Fund loans repaid

Of nearly $366m paid out in loans, just over $34m has been repaid.

Michael Neilson 04 Nov 2025
Mainfreight’s long game
Productivity Unleashed Markets

Mainfreight’s long game

Mainfreight added 39% in value per worker since 2015 as NZ economy stayed flat.

Michael Neilson 21 Oct 2025
Auckland’s Milldale housing project approved
Policy

Auckland’s Milldale housing project approved

The project is the third approved since applications opened in February.

Michael Neilson 03 Oct 2025
The billion-dollar insurance companies operating in NZ
Infrastructure Risky Business

The billion-dollar insurance companies operating in NZ

NZ’s top 10 insurers saw revenue increase 43% since 2020.

Michael Neilson 01 Oct 2025