Immigration stories
Striking a balance: NZ SMEs lean toward immigration curbs amid workforce and housing concerns, MYOB survey finds.
Tourism and migration are propping up growth, but record household debt and weaker investment threaten New Zealand’s longer-term outlook.
New Zealand taxpayers could face a heavier bill for roads, schools and hospitals unless migrants are charged to help fund growth.
New Zealand faces a tech job slowdown as education sees a surge, with SEEK data showing a 31% rise in teacher roles amid a 4% drop in IT jobs.
New Zealanders see positive spin-offs coming from the nation's growing economic ties across Asia, although they have become wary of investment from th.
Departing Real Estate Institute chief executive Helen O'Sullivan said the Reserve Bank's decision to continue the loan-to-value ratio restrictions.
The Reserve Bank will retain restrictions on low-equity mortgage lending because governor Graeme Wheeler continues to see risks in the housing mark.
