News in Brief

News in Brief
NZ Infrastructure Commission CEO Ross Copland resigns
Public sector

NZ Infrastructure Commission CEO Ross Copland resigns

Copland led the commission during its formative years.

Prime Minister Luxon heading to United States for NATO
Politics

Prime Minister Luxon heading to United States for NATO

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to visit the United States and NATO next week.

Tom Raynel 10:00am
Business gloom offers inflation hope
Economy

Business gloom offers inflation hope

The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research’s (NZIER) Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows a continued deterioration in business confidence in the second quarter.A net 35% of firms expected a deterioration in the general economic outlook over the coming months on a seaso...

Staff reporters 02 Jul 2024
New home building consents down 23% year on year
Property

New home building consents down 23% year on year

The shift from stand-alone to multi-unit homes continues.

Staff reporters 02 Jul 2024