SME confidence in Government slips ahead of Budget, survey finds
Satisfaction among SMEs with the Coalition Government has declined for the second consecutive year, according to new research from MYOB.
Satisfaction among SMEs with the Coalition Government has declined for the second consecutive year, according to new research from MYOB.
When petrol prices surge, the national conversation usually focuses on motorists. But the real economic risk isn’t the family car, it’s the systems that keep the country moving.
New Zealand’s economic direction takes centre stage at the New Zealand Economics Forum 2026, themed Big Choices for a Small Nation.
New Zealand businesses are entering 2026 with a renewed sense of optimism, but not without restraint.
The thriving Māori economy and workforce are shaping New Zealand’s future, with professional development, leadership, and Māori values driving transformative opportunities across industries.
When PM Chris Luxon visited the NZBusiness office in Northcote, Auckland recently, he took time to share his thoughts on technology, growth, and the critical role of SMEs in New Zealand’s economic recovery.
Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing talks key challenges facing SMEs, and his strategies for fostering growth in a tough economic climate.
In a period marked by complex economic dynamics, recent analyses from ASB and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) highlight a nuanced outlook for New Zealand’s economy.
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