News in Brief

News in Brief
Business outlook turns dark as recession bites – NZIER survey

Business outlook turns dark as recession bites – NZIER survey

The post-election bounce in business confidence and activity in the final quarter of last year was short-lived, according to the latest NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO).The survey, released this morning, showed a net 24% of bus...

Staff reporters 09 Apr 2024
New leadership team at FNZ New Zealand

New leadership team at FNZ New Zealand

The NZ-founded global platform has more than $2.5 trillion assets under administration.

Staff reporters 09 Apr 2024
IRD to construction industry: 'pay your tax or else'
Law & Regulation

IRD to construction industry: 'pay your tax or else'

Sticking your head in the sand could end in a prison sentence, says Inland Revenue.

Staff reporters 09 Apr 2024
Lodestone Energy wins consent for its first three South Island solar farms
Energy

Lodestone Energy wins consent for its first three South Island solar farms

Construction on the South Island farms is expected to start this year.

Staff reporters 09 Apr 2024