House builders are being deterred from offering fixed prices on jobs by escalating prices and critical shortages of materials.
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Weakening demand for dairy and forestry exports saw commodity prices fall in August.
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The wine industry is bracing for two consecutive years of falling export revenue due to tight grape supplies.
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Consumers are being urged to get ahead of the Christmas shopping rush, with an expected shortage of sought-after toys and electronics.
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The mānuka honey exporter is teaming up with one of America’s most powerful sports and entertainment agencies to market a new line of products.
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Complaints about banks are on the up but the number of disputes have dropped, according to the latest report by the Banking Ombudsman Scheme.
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Pink Batts insulation is not the only building material that is running short as alert level 4 in Auckland cuts off both manufacture and distribution of all but essential building supplies.
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Demand for financial assistance from banks remains low compared to last year’s Covid-19 lockdown, but it’s expected to grow if restrictions are prolonged.
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Ports of Auckland (POAL) will pay a smaller dividend to Auckland Council following a tough year that included a work place death and various pandemic-related disruptutions.
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The one-off payment to help businesses cover rent and other fixed costs will be extended to new businesses.
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