New Zealand Institute of Economic Research stories
Chorus boosts NZ business fibre with new 1Gbps option, faster fixes
Wed, 21st May 2025
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Chorus unveils a 1Gbps symmetrical fibre plan for NZ businesses, enhancing speeds and restoration times to boost digital productivity.
Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Tue, 20th May 2025
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New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.
NZ business confidence slips in first quarter, consistent with moderating growth
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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New Zealand business confidence slipped in the first quarter, with firms remaining fairly optimistic, consistent with moderating economic growth.
Airline lobby dismisses Wellington airport extension plans
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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New Zealand's airline lobby has opposed plans for the Wellington International Airport extension, saying the $350 million estimated cost may fall on t.
NZ dollar falls on weakening global outlook
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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The New Zealand dollar fell after new data showed the slowest Chinese economic growth in 24 years and the International Monetary Fund revised downw.
NZ dollar edges up ahead of local business confidence, inflation
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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The New Zealand dollar edged up ahead of business confidence and inflation figures in coming days, as investors gauge the strength of local economy.
NZ economic growth slows to sustainable pace as one off-boosts fade: NZIER
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Slowing global growth and the overvalued Auckland housing market are key risks to New Zealand's economy, which is slowing to a more sustainable pac.
Optimism in the air for NZ businesses
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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Business confidence rose to its highest in more than three years in the third quarter and broadened beyond Canterbury...
Business profitability 'deteriorating again'
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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New Zealand's economy contracted in September, with large firms' profits falling sharply and business confidence turning negative, says NZIER.