Largest-ever Hawke’s Bay industrial portfolio on the market

A substantial Hastings industrial estate with long-term leases to a mix of local and international tenants is the largest industrial offering ever to be placed on the open market in the Hawke’s Bay.

At your service - the changing face of the economy - Stats NZ

In the 1970s, agriculture made the largest single contribution to New Zealand’s economy, but other industries, especially services, have become more dominant in recent years, Stats NZ said today.

Call for rural psychological support fund

Social Credit is calling on the government to establish a $5 million dollar rural support fund to provide psychological and financial support for farmers facing bankruptcy or forced sale of their properties as a result of its proposals on environmental, greenhouse gas, and water quality standards

Housing costs push up annual inflation - Stats NZ

The consumers price index (CPI) increased 1.5 percent in the September 2019 year, influenced by higher prices for rents, and cigarettes and tobacco, Stats NZ said today.

This increase was partly offset by decreasing prices for vegetables, petrol, and telecommunications equipment.

Charter school campus placed on the market in Auckland

The land and building housing New Zealand’s first cross-cultural Pasifika-focused charter high school has been placed on the market for sale.

Simon Shepherd Interviews Sir Roger Douglas and Susan St John

On Newshub Nation: Simon Shepherd Interviews Sir Roger Douglas and Susan St John

The Finance Minister announced a $7.5 billion surplus this week.

It is more than double the forecast and the biggest in a decade.

Catalyst calls for joint research between New Zealand and China

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is calling for proposals for joint research collaborations between New Zealand and the People's Republic of China.

Meadowlands Plaza for sale

Auckland suburban retail centre up for sale A neighbourhood shopping centre in Sommerville, part of the east Auckland suburb of Howick, is for sale and its freehold site of close to two hectares looks set to future-proof the property’s potential over time.

Auckland man arrested for smuggling 483,600 cigarettes

A 40-year-old Auckland businessman has been arrested and charged with defrauding Customs revenue by smuggling undeclared cigarettes into the country. He appeared in the Auckland District Court yesterday afternoon (Thursday 1 August), further charges are likely.

Development potential for Napier seaside mixed-use property

A significant industrial and retail property in Napier's mixed used seaside suburb of Ahuriri is on the market for sale.