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Undoing the productivity gaps of knowledge work
Digital Transformation

Undoing the productivity gaps of knowledge work

As Australia accelerates its digital economy and Australians head for the polls, one word is central: productivity.

By Jarrod McGrath • 4 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022

Global Stories

Inflation stories

9 in 10 retailers prepared for economic challenges this year
Economics

9 in 10 retailers prepared for economic challenges this year

Some 9 in 10 retailers (86%) are prepared for continued inflation, higher interest rates and potentially lower consumer spending, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Could New Zealand have insulated itself against fuel price increases?
Supply Chain

Could New Zealand have insulated itself against fuel price increases?

Consumers are paying more at the pump after New Zealand lost its only refinery and became reliant on costly imported fuel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Fuel tax cut a wasted opportunity
Power / Energy

Fuel tax cut a wasted opportunity

The tax break leaves motorists with little relief while costing New Zealand more than GBP £500 million and delaying cleaner transport investment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
Housing market facing challenges for rest of 2022
GFC

Housing market facing challenges for rest of 2022

Sharply higher mortgage rates and refinancing demand are set to deepen New Zealand’s property slowdown, CoreLogic warns.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
New housing costs rising at fastest pace on record
Supply Chain

New housing costs rising at fastest pace on record

Materials shortages and labour pressures have pushed CoreLogic’s residential construction index to its steepest annual rise since late 2012.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
Prices flatten with keen buyers still out there
Bank of New Zealand

Prices flatten with keen buyers still out there

Demand is still holding up this winter, with first-home buyers helped by easier deposit rules and lending changes despite softer sales.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Sun, 17th Jul 2022
June sees hat-trick of property value drops
GFC

June sees hat-trick of property value drops

Higher mortgage costs and tighter lending are set to keep house prices under pressure, with June marking a third straight monthly fall.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2022
Why more homeowners are investing in their biggest asset
Supply Chain

Why more homeowners are investing in their biggest asset

Renovation spending has surged to its highest level since 2019, with New Zealand homeowners budgeting more despite rising material costs.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2022
Inflation mitigations for new and existing contracts
Supply Chain

Inflation mitigations for new and existing contracts

Infrastructure contracts face renewed strain as soaring energy and materials prices push costs well above general inflation, prompting calls to renegotiate terms.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2022
Auckland house prices down on last year
Supply Chain

Auckland house prices down on last year

The city was the only New Zealand region to post an annual fall, with sales also down 38.3% as buyers paused amid higher rates.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2022
Widespread fall in house prices continue
Insurance

Widespread fall in house prices continue

Tighter, costlier credit is set to deepen New Zealand's housing downturn, with CoreLogic warning of more price falls and weaker sales.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
Higher OCR will keep pressure on housing market
Bank of New Zealand

Higher OCR will keep pressure on housing market

Borrowers face higher mortgage costs and further house price weakness as the Reserve Bank signals the OCR may peak around 4% by mid-2023.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure
Supply Chain

Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure

More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Where is property still booming?
Inflation

Where is property still booming?

West Coast and Canterbury are still posting strong gains, but a surge in listings and weaker demand is cooling prices nationwide.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Soaring inflation to stunt housing construction
Supply Chain

Soaring inflation to stunt housing construction

Higher building costs and rates rises are set to force developers to shelve projects, threatening new home supply and affordability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
Regional differences showing as property market downturn sets in
GFC

Regional differences showing as property market downturn sets in

Tighter credit and higher rates are leaving first home buyers more exposed, with some regions now showing early signs of vulnerability.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 10th Apr 2022