The New Zealand franchise sector's turnover has grown by approximately 67 per cent in the past five years.

The annual turnover of New Zealand’s franchising sector has topped $46.1 billion, according to the latest Franchising New Zealand 2017 report.

The NZ Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA)is pleased to hear that the Government is planning to review incoming immigration changes with a specific focus on how they will affect the regions. 

By Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist, CMC Markets

Waikato District Council has initiated a partnership with Wintec to create employment opportunities for civil engineering students and develop highly-skilled and well-rounded staff members.

Drama and comedy with strong local flavours have received $15.5 million in support from NZ On Air in the first application round of the new NZ Media Fund.

The NZ Media Fund invests in public media for many audiences on a range of platforms.

Fledgling Wellington food businesses have the chance to win free mentoring from experts including top local chef Shepherd Elliott and Supreme Coffee CEO Richard Shirtcliffe with new Good Food Boost programme.

Air New Zealand has announced it will nearly double capacity on its seasonal Auckland to Denpasar service in 2018 and will also extend the season it flies there by almost two months.

A government initiative to allow public and private investment in critically needed infrastructure is a significant step forward for the country.

Crown Infrastructure Partners was launched today and goes some way to addressing particular concerns raised by the EMA.

"The Government's announcement today that it will set up Crown Infrastructure Partnerships to seed fund private investment in road and water infrastructure provides a means to dramatically increase housing supply," says Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive, Stephen Selwood.

Property Council New Zealand welcomes the Government's announcement of a Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure.