Tag: New Zealand Economy
Warehouse Group Share Price Soars Over 4%
The big question now is this: will the Warehouse Group be able to leverage its physical presence into online success? as they’re successful retailers.
US-China Trade War! What it Means for NZ
It will be one of the interesting events in our history as the US confronts China over its trade practices. For now, all we can do is have faith that fairness will prevail.
Financial IQ: Why Kiwis Are Drowning Without It
In the Standard and Poor’s Global Financial Literacy Survey, New Zealand was placed 11th in the world for financial literacy, with 61% passing the test. That still leaves a lot of room for improvement.
Fletcher Building Limited [NZX:FBU] Shares Down Over 10%
Fletcher Building’s share price has plunged by 8.11% today. Fletcher Building is one of New Zealand’s largest listed companies.
Why Taxing Airbnb Could Be a Recipe for Disaster
Renters in Mount Maunganui are being kicked out of properties to make room for Airbnb guests. Here’s why the local council needs to stay out of it.
Predicting the Next NZ Boom
As a trading nation, New Zealand is tied into the global economy in more ways than one. Here’s how we’ll benefit from our comparative advantage.
The Top Five Most Vulnerable Economies
Author James Mackintosh believes that the countries least affected by the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) are primed to suffer the worst in the next crisis.
Football Folly: Why You Can’t Always Trust the Numbers
The statisticians have done poorly this year. Despite some of the best forecasting software in the world, financial giants like UBS and Goldman Sachs can’t seem to get it right.
Silicon Valley of the South Seas
The Hawaiki cable is an exhilarating new development. It’s set to turbocharge New Zealand’s tech industry and give them more access to global markets.