News in Brief

News in Brief
New PPP ‘blueprint’ launched
Finance

New PPP ‘blueprint’ launched

The Government is releasing a “refreshed blueprint” on the use of public-private partnerships to deliver infrastructure projects.Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said this followed extensive engagement by the Infrastructure Commission with Treasury, other public sector agenci...

Staff reporters 13 Nov 2024
Net migration falls to a decade-low
Economy

Net migration falls to a decade-low

New Zealand had a net migration gain of 44,900 for the year to September, falling below 50,000 for the first time since April 2019.It is also the lowest level of annual net migration since the 44,500 for the October 2014 year, if you exclude the period when the borders were close...

Staff reporters 13 Nov 2024
Jarden sees upside in Chorus high-speed plans
Infrastructure

Jarden sees upside in Chorus high-speed plans

Battle between fixed wireless and fibre has consumer winner, say Jarden.

NZ weighs on nib's performance
Markets

NZ weighs on nib's performance

Claims inflation in New Zealand has taken a toll on nib's performance.

Staff reporters 12 Nov 2024