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BUSINESSJul 7Bargain homes are to be had in New Zealand but here’s the catch: floodsNew Zealand’s flood-prone homes are outperforming the rest of the country’s moribund housing market, as buyers chase lower prices and shrug off climate risks. Properties facing the highest flood risk have gained 26.1 per cent in value since January 2020, compared with 19.8 per cent for homes with no exposure, property consultancy Cotality said in Wellington on Tuesday. Discounts of as much as NZ$100,000 (US$60,000) on some houses were proving too tempting for cost-conscious consumers, it...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 3New Zealanders could spark future power savings if they decide to go electricNew Zealanders could spark future power savings if they decide to go electricnzcity · new zealand
BUSINESSJul 3India, New Zealand ink “historic” free trade agreement, to be implemented later this yearThe FTA, negotiations for which were announced in March 2025 and concluded in December 2025, is one of the fastest to have been negotiated by IndiaThe Hindu
BUSINESSJun 29New Zealand records an $800 million monthly trade surplus as meat and dairy exports jumpNew Zealand has achieved an $800 million monthly trade surplus, driven by a significant increase in its meat and dairy exports. This indicates strong performance in key sectors of the national economy.newswire.co.nz · New Zealand
BUSINESSJun 232026 leading boutiques in Australia and New Zealand revealedThe leading boutiques for 2026 in Australia and New Zealand have been revealed. This highlights top performers in the regional business sector.thelawyermag.com
BUSINESSJun 21New Zealand current account deficit shrinks to its smallest share of the economy in years just before the fuel shockNew Zealand's current account deficit has decreased to its lowest share of the economy in years, occurring just before a significant fuel shock. This highlights a shift in the nation's economic balance preceding an external economic impact.newswire.co.nz · New Zealand
BUSINESSJun 18New Zealand GDP grows 0 . 8 pct in Q1 - XinhuaNew Zealand's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 0.8 percent in the first quarter, according to a report from Xinhua. This indicates economic growth for the country during that period.english.news.cn
BUSINESSJun 17New Zealand consumer confidence slumps to its lowest in three years as the cost of living bitesNew Zealand's consumer confidence has reached a three-year low, indicating significant economic pressure on households due to the rising cost of living. This slump suggests a negative impact on consumer spending and overall economic sentiment in the country.newswire.co.nz · New Zealand