Category: business
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IMF Forecasts New Zealand to Outperform Other Advanced Economies
National's Nicola Willis says the IMF's October World Economic Outlook shows New Zealand growth accelerating to 2.6 per cent next year, outpacing Australia, the UK, Japan and Europe.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsEmployment and LaborElection IMFNew Zealand economyNicola WillisNational PartyWorld Economic Outlookeconomic growthTreasuryNZ National Party
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New Zealand International Tourism Nears Full Recovery, Hits 99% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
New Zealand visitor arrivals reached 99 per cent of August 2019 levels, with record numbers from Australia, Taiwan and Singapore, as the Government says it is on track to hit pre-pandemic tourism targets.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborTrade Louise UpstonNew Zealand tourisminternational visitor arrivalsStats NZTourism and HospitalityAustraliaChinaNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #23 | 15 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Earth Sciences NZ opens HRIS procurement as Health NZ seeks ED diversion tech; Watercare awards pump contract to Xylem
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborLegalEducation NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersEarth Sciences NZ HRISHealth NZ diversion managementWatercare Xylem pump contractMinistry of Education guard servicesWaikato District Council Lake Rotokauri walkwayACC needs assessment RFIParliamentary Service meeting-room modernisationNZ Police remotely piloted aircraftTranspower web-application firewallcontract awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Greenpeace Accuses NZ Food Safety of Downplaying Pesticide Residues and Misleading Public
The group says internal risk assessments found methamidophos in silverbeet at 360 times the legal limit exceeded safe exposure levels for children, while the agency publicly said there were no food safety concerns.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureRegulationFood SafetyEnvironmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government New Zealand Food SafetyGreenpeace Aotearoapesticide residuesMaximum Residue LimitmethamidophosglyphosateMinistry of Primary IndustriesGreenpeaceRussel NormansilverbeetFood Recall
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 14 October 2026
Net migration gain more than doubles as August visitor arrivals near pre-pandemic level; NZX 50 edges higher
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsEnergyReal Estate NZ Economic Pulsenet migrationvisitor arrivalsStats NZNZX 50Fletcher BuildingMercury NZNZ dollarRBNZselected price indexesNZX
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Seymour: Costco's Christchurch Fast-Track Store Bid Proves Deregulation Works
ACT Leader David Seymour says Costco's proposed Christchurch store using Fast-Track shows cutting red tape brings competition and lower grocery prices, as ACT pushes a one-stop consenting shop.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyTradeLegal ACT New ZealandDavid SeymourCostcoChristchurchFast-Tracksupermarket competitionderegulation
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New Zealand First to Require Infrastructure Before Fast-Track Housing Approvals
New Zealand First says fast-track housing projects must prove roads, pipes and water services are funded and deliverable before approval, with expert panels able to decline projects.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesReal EstateState GovernmentsSocial Issues New Zealand Firstfast-track housinginfrastructurehousing developmentsMinister for Housingexpert panelsNZ FirstElection
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ACT Pledges to Abolish Rental Loss Ring-Fencing, Costing $264m in Year One
ACT leader David Seymour says abolishing loss ring-fencing for rental properties would reverse a Labour "renters' tax", with the policy forecast to cut government revenue by $264 million in year one.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyReal EstateSocial Issues ACT New ZealandDavid Seymourloss ring-fencingrental propertiesrenterstax policyNew Zealand housing
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New Zealand Extends 550,000-Barrel Strategic Diesel Reserve to August 2027
New Zealand extends its Marsden Point strategic diesel reserve deal with Z Energy until August 2027, citing global uncertainty and fuel security, with storage funded by $21.6 million.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyGeneral PoliticsEconomyTradeMiddle East diesel reserveMarsden PointZ EnergyNicola WillisShane Jonesfuel securityNew Zealand Government
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Deep Creek Bridge on SH82 to Be Replaced with $7.5m Regional Infrastructure Fund Investment
South Canterbury's Deep Creek Bridge on State Highway 82 will be replaced for $7.5 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with construction expected to start in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationFederal GovernmentEconomyAgriculture Deep Creek BridgeState Highway 82Regional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopSouth CanterburyTransport InfrastructureNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Overseas Visitor Arrivals Up 18,400 in August 2026
Overseas visitor arrivals to New Zealand rose to 248,700 in August 2026, up 18,400 on the year before, with record August numbers from Australia, Taiwan and Singapore.
BusinessEconomyTransportationSocial Issues Stats NZInternational travelOverseas visitor arrivalsAugust 2026AustraliaChinaStatistics New Zealand
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Who Decided Auckland's Volcanic Viewshafts? Calls Grow to Reconsider 1970s Rules
Auckland's volcanic viewshafts, created by a handful of planners in the 1970s without mana whenua input, face renewed scrutiny as Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei signals openness to a review.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentState GovernmentsReal EstateSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Auckland volcanic viewshaftsNgāti Whātua ŌrākeiPlan Change 120Viewshaft E10MaungaAuckland CouncilUrban planningAucklandTransport
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Seymour Accuses Greens of Hypocrisy Over 284,000-Job Economic Plan
ACT leader says the Greens celebrate job creators leaving New Zealand, while the Greens say their plan would create 284,000 jobs over four years.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessElectionEconomyOther PartiesEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsScience & Technology David SeymourACT New ZealandGreen PartyMarama DavidsonKiwisavertax policyChlöe SwarbrickNew Zealand economyjob creationresearch and developmentInvestment Boost
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TENDERS & AWARDS #22 | 14 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Ministry of Justice awards Rotorua Law Courts demolition package as public-sector buyers confirm battery storage and school pool shade suppliers
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergyEducationLegalTransportation NZ public-sector procurementGETSMinistry of JusticeRotorua Law CourtsNaylor Love NorthNew Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy SciencePowerServ Limitedbattery energy storage systemMinistry of EducationGolden Bay High SchoolShade Systems NZ LimitedNelson College for GirlsNew Plymouth District CouncilHealth New ZealandInland RevenueWatercareTauranga City CouncilNapier City Councilcontract awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 13 October 2026
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BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsBankingAgricultureLegal NZ Economic PulsePGG WrightsonFY27 EBITDAS&P/NZX 50Port of TaurangaSkyCity Entertainment GroupNZ dollarReserve BankOCR decisionStats NZNZX
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Digital Identity NZ Opens Executive Council Nominations Ahead of December Annual Meeting
Digital Identity NZ is accepting nominations for six Executive Council seats across three membership groups until 2 November, with online voting results announced at the 3 December Annual Meeting.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetElectionSocial Issues Digital Identity NZExecutive Council electionsAnnual Meetingnominationsdigital identityonline votingTechnology
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TENDERS & AWARDS #21 | 13 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
A national programme for standardised modular wastewater treatment has opened to suppliers, offering successful respondents access to a multi-year pipeline of council and water-service projects for communities of fewer than 2,000 people.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentMediaEducationTransportationLegal NZ public-sector procurementtenderscontract awardsWastewater Investment AcceleratorNational Infrastructure Funding and Financing LtdNew Zealand PoliceTelevision New ZealandNew Plymouth District CouncilHorowhenua District CouncilMinistry of EducationWorkSafe New ZealandMasterton District CouncilChristchurch City CouncilNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiGETSTENDERS & AWARDS
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Splosh Australia Recalls Out Of The Blue Reading Lamp Over Button Battery Hazard
Splosh Australia recalls the Out Of The Blue Reading Lamp sold at pharmacies, garden centres and other retailers nationwide because an unsecured button battery could be swallowed by a child.
BusinessHealthLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Product RecallOut Of The Blue Reading LampSplosh AustraliaButton BatteryProduct Safety NZMinistry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentConsumer Safety
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NZ Food Network Annual Report: 7.3 Million Kilograms of Food Distributed, One in Three Households Face Food Insecurity
NZ Food Network's 2026 Annual Report reveals 7.3 million kilograms of food distributed as 14.3 million meal equivalents, while Hunger Monitor research finds one in three households experienced food insecurity.
BusinessHealthSocial IssuesEnvironmentAgricultureEconomy NZ Food Networkfood insecurityfood rescueHunger MonitorFood Hubsfood waste
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 12 October 2026
Retirement-village resales strengthen at Ryman and Summerset as NZX 50 closes up 0.57%
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsBankingReal Estate NZ Economic PulseNZX 50Ryman HealthcareSummersetretirement villageNZX closeNZ dollarReserve Bank2 Cheap CarsBremworthInfratilContact EnergyAir New ZealandOCRNZX
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Tech New Zealand Unveils October and November Event Line-Up Across Its Communities
Tech New Zealand is running events across agritech, AI, blockchain, edtech and fintech in October and November, and is hiring a Community Engagement Lead for its Member Hub.
Science & TechnologyBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborEducationEconomy Tech New ZealandAgritech New ZealandAI Forum New ZealandBlockchain New ZealandEdTech New ZealandAuckland Startup WeekGraeme MullerTechnology
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Product Safety NZ Issues Sweeping Wave of Recalls, From Baby Capsules to Motorcycles
Product Safety NZ has issued a wide-ranging set of recalls covering toys, baby clothing, car seats, motorcycles, tyres and electrical goods, citing choking, fire, crash and burn hazards.
BusinessLaw EnforcementTransportationLegalSocial Issues Product RecallProduct Safety NZConsumer SafetyBridgestoneBritaxNature BabyKTM Motorcycle Distributors NZ
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New Zealand First Pledges to Scrap Accredited Employer Work Visa
New Zealand First says it will end the Accredited Employer Work Visa and replace it with a shortage-led Skilled Work Visa tied to named occupations, regions and proven need.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEmployment and LaborEconomySocial Issues New Zealand FirstAccredited Employer Work VisaSkilled Work Visaimmigration policymigrant workersskills shortageNew Zealand unemploymentNZ FirstElection
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NZ First Pledges Annual Minimum Wage Rises and $120 Weekly Working for Families Boost
New Zealand First says it will lift the minimum wage every year for three years and make the $50 in-work tax credit permanent, adding $70 a week for a total of $120.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyEmployment and LaborElection New Zealand Firstminimum wageWorking for Familiesin-work tax creditcost of livingeconomic recoveryNZ First
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National's Fiscal Plan Targets Surplus by 2028/29 With No New Taxes
National's fiscal plan promises a $4.0 billion surplus in 2028/29, falling debt, no new taxes if re-elected, and $15.4 billion for health over four years.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyElectionFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Nicola WillisNational Partyfiscal planoperating surplusnet core Crown debthealth investmentNZ National Party
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Rural Mobile Coverage Going Backwards Since 3G Shutdown, Farmers Say
Federated Farmers survey of nearly 650 farmers finds half of farms have mobile coverage on less than half their property, with many unable to reliably reach 111.
BusinessScience & TechnologyAgricultureComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Federated FarmersMark Hooper3G shutdownrural mobile coverageRural Connectivity Surveyemergency servicesfarmingelection
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TENDERS & AWARDS #20 | 12 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Four substantial public-sector opportunities not included in the weekend deadline lists close today, led by a joint KiwiRail, Auckland Transport and Greater Wellington search for a renewable electricity agreement covering an existing 98.2 GWh annual load.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyTransportationEducationReal EstateEnvironment TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceKiwiRailAuckland TransportGreater Wellington Regional CouncilVirtual Power Purchasing AgreementVPPANew Plymouth District CouncilRogan Street signalisationWellington City CouncilHUP2quantity surveyingMinistry of EducationGlenorchy Schoolschool bus servicesGETSpublic-sector procurementtenders
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Labour and Greens Attack ACT's Fiscal Plan as Seymour Denies Disability Cuts
ACT says its plan cuts debt by $12.4 billion with no new taxes, while Labour's Barbara Edmonds warns of $9.5 billion in cuts and 48,000 more people out of work.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial IssuesEnergyBusinessFinancial Markets New Zealand Labour PartyBarbara EdmondsNational PartyACT Partyspending cutssuperannuationdisability supportDavid SeymourACT New ZealandFiscal PlanJobseeker SupportCarbon Tax RefundQiulae WongGreen PartyChlöe SwarbrickKiwiSaverdisabled peopleChristopher Luxonpublic service cutsNew Zealand electiongovernment debttax cuts
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TENDERS & AWARDS #19 | 11 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
MPI seeks nationwide managed service for databases, identity and integration platforms as five new tenders open and four close Monday
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEnvironmentTransportation New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry for Primary Industriesmanaged serviceSQL ServerAzure AD B2CMicrosoft BizTalk ServerBay of Plenty Regional CouncilWhakatāne flood gatesGreater Wellington Regional Councilenvironmental restoration servicesWhakatāne District CouncilValley Road restorationGrey District Councilfootpath renewalsHealth New ZealandMolecular Diagnostics Capability PanelNew Plymouth District CouncilCoastal WalkwayAirwaysEducation PayrollTenders & Awardstenders
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TENDERS & AWARDS #18 | 10 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened a nationwide procurement for the ongoing supply of newly designed 2WD and 4WD Type 1 pumping appliances, the strongest new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEducationHealthEnergyBanking TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceFire and Emergency New ZealandType 1 pumping appliancesDargaville High SchoolTangaroa CollegeHealth New ZealandCommunity Glaucoma Follow-up ServicesAuckland TransportDepartment of ConservationKiwiRailMBIENZ Government ProcurementGETStenders