Thousands of kiwifruit harvest jobs hiring as growers hope for bumper 2024
After two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop Source: NZ Herald Business News
New Zealand apprentices being poached and groomed to move employers – trades leader
Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment". Source: NZ Herald Business News
Construction sector gender gap: Women are only 15 per cent of workforce but that’s changing – slowly
'Having the right crew to work with' is key, says a 23yo woman with all-male colleagues. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Cost of Living: Kiwi buy now, pay later shoppers share risks and rewards
It helps some manage rising living costs. But others say it makes them reckless. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Shopping online: Kiwis spend an estimated $8 billion a year with overseas companies
Companies are competing head-on every day with foreign firms selling online into NZ'. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Employers not replacing staff as recession hits while others scramble to find skilled workers
'We are looking for grassroots people that want to do the mahi'. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Bay of Plenty farmers and kiwifruit growers hammered by weather, maize crops wiped out
A tropical cyclone could cause more pain for contractors, kiwifruit growers and farmers. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Mortgage brokers faced tough year while some have quit with 2023 still expected to be challenging
'Rising rates and threat of recession and falling house prices scared off a lot of people' Source: NZ Herald Business News
‘Scary’: Some anxious homeowners facing interest hikes of more than $400 a week
Banks are keen to talk to financially stretched customers sooner rather than later. Source: NZ Herald Business News
New home inquiries slow and renovations rise amid recession concerns
Stand-alone house consents across New Zealand have dropped by nearly 3000. Source: NZ Herald Business News