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NZ retail sales rise a record 2.7% in 1Q as back-to-school drives electronic goods
NZ Retail Sales

NZ retail sales rise a record 2.7% in 1Q as back-to-school drives electronic goods

NZd retail sales rose at a record pace in the first three months of 2015 as the start of the school year underpinned demand for consumer electronics.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015
Tips for travellers
Genealogy

Tips for travellers

Planning a trip to the UK for some archival research? Here are the latest updates on access, closures, and resources to help you make the most of your visit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

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A year after lockdown – how have our cities fared?
Hybrid & Remote Work

A year after lockdown – how have our cities fared?

Vacancy has risen across Auckland and Wellington, while retailers and landlords wait to see whether city centres can recover from lockdown losses.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Which property markets will be hit hardest by COVID-19?
Bank of New Zealand

Which property markets will be hit hardest by COVID-19?

Queenstown looks most exposed, with tourism reliance and Airbnb saturation making its property market vulnerable to a COVID-19 downturn.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments
Fintech

Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments

New figures from Xero reveal that small businesses in New Zealand are owed NZD 7.4bn ($4.7bn) in overdue payments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
What can New Zealand learn from the Australian budgets?
Oil and Gas

What can New Zealand learn from the Australian budgets?

Sydney and Brisbane are set for a wave of transport works, as state budgets channel billions into roads, rail and hospitals despite softer revenues.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Tech Data team roll up sleeves for Leukaemia Foundation
Not for profit

Tech Data team roll up sleeves for Leukaemia Foundation

Tech Data employees volunteered to revamp the Leukaemia Foundation's patient accommodation in Westmead. Bunnings donated materials and provided assistance.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
2018 New Zealand Building Industry Awards winners revealed
Unitec

2018 New Zealand Building Industry Awards winners revealed

Recognition for builders, consultants and safety teams has highlighted Auckland projects completed on time and within budget.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Multi-million dollar hotel to rise in earthquake-stricken town
Sustainability

Multi-million dollar hotel to rise in earthquake-stricken town

Tourism and local jobs are set to get a lift as Kaikoura rebuilds, with a NZD $30 million hotel approved after the quake.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Landmark Nelson pub peninsula property for sale
Tourism

Landmark Nelson pub peninsula property for sale

A 1.3ha freehold site in Monaco, anchored by The Honest Lawyer pub, offers rental income and future development upside for buyers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Hotel development surge requires caution
Construction

Hotel development surge requires caution

New hotel rooms could squeeze occupancy and rates if development outpaces demand in New Zealand’s tourism markets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Accommodation consent values soar
Skycity

Accommodation consent values soar

Record visitor numbers helped push hotel and motel consent values to GBP £490 million in the June 2017 year, Stats NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Most new dwelling consents become homes
Statistics NZ

Most new dwelling consents become homes

New Stats NZ figures show a year-long lag between consent and completion, as housing supply data are tested for the first time.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017
Iconic Ohtel sold to Village Accommodation Group
Mergers and Acquisitions

Iconic Ohtel sold to Village Accommodation Group

Bookings at Ohtel will continue normally as Village Accommodation Group takes over Wellington’s award-winning boutique hotel over coming months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed
Taxation

Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed

Councils say tourism growth is straining toilets, roads and car parks, with more than 680 projects worth NZD $1.38 billion in train.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Kiwi VMob joins Las Vegas Technovation Solutions Centre
Health Technologies

Kiwi VMob joins Las Vegas Technovation Solutions Centre

VMob, the New Zealand mobile marketing company, has joined the exclusive Technovation Solutions Centre in Las Vegas.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014