Millions paid out two days into new Covid-19 business support scheme
New Zealand Blog News Service New Zealand businesses have already received more than $6,580,000 under the government’s latest Covid-19 support scheme.
February 2021
Housing affordability worst in at least 17 years, report finds
Buying a home is increasingly out of reach for many as housing affordability dips to historically low levels.
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 0.25 percent
The Reserve Bank has held the official cash rate steady, saying it is ready to keep monetary policy…
Methanex to mothball Waitara Valley plant in Taranaki
Methonal producer Methanex is to mothball one of its Taranaki plants with permanent job losses expected.
Whakatāne Mill slated for closure with loss of 200 jobs
The Whakatāne district mayor says shutting down the Whakatāne Mill would be a big blow for the town.…