Newmarket and Parnell business associations call for hospitality support

Following the announcement of Delta Level 2 restrictions outside of Auckland, Business Association heads for Newmarket and Parnell are calling for the government to acknowledge its impact on the hospitality sector and provide more robust, urgent support for businesses.

Brewing sector hit once again during lockdown

"Statistics New Zealand figures released this week showed some hope for brewers on the back of an increase in beer available for consumption in the six months to June 2021, however it is very likely that this growth will not be sustained across the full year with the latest outbreak of COVID-19 a

'Economic resilience shown in Crown accounts' - Grant Robertson

The Government’s books show that the New Zealand economy is continuing to display resilience in the face of the ongoing impact of COVID-19.

Taxing tradies to subsidise Teslas - ACT

"Labour is breaking its promise to not introduce new taxes by slapping new taxes on tradies, farmers and large families," says ACT Leader David Seymour.

"The ‘feebate’ scheme ignores the fact that vehicles are already taxed and subsidised through the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Crown accounts reflect Govt focus on securing recovery

The Government’s ongoing support to secure the economic recovery continues to be reflected in the Crown’s financial accounts.

Crown accounts reflect Govt focus on securing recovery - Robertson

The Government’s ongoing support to secure the economic recovery continues to be reflected in the Crown’s financial accounts.

Crown accounts show confidence in Govt economic plan - Grant Robertson

The Government’s financial accounts continue to reflect the resilience of the economy and confidence in the Government’s economic recovery plan.

Crown accounts again better than forecast - Grant Robertson

The economic recovery from COVID-19 continues to be reflected in the Government’s books, which are again better than expected.

Brewers seek tax relief on keg beer - Brewers Association

The Brewers Association of New Zealand has requested government immediately reduce the rate of excise tax paid on kegs by 50% in a measure to support a severely hit hospitality sector.

Brewing sector sees over 100% increase in 'alcohol free' beer consumption

"The latest release of alcohol available for consumption data from Stats NZ shows beer under 1.15% produced for the year ending December 2020 increased 105%.