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Completely unrecognisable from the early 1900s, the rise of craft and low-alcohol beer as niche sub-sectors has significantly shifted New Zealand’s beer industry.

Consumer confidence is at the lowest it’s been since 1988. Households have been battered by tough economic conditions and fear it will get worse.

The latest survey reflects the wariness felt by businesses. The biggest problems facing businesses is no longer just the pandemic. 

The easing of restrictions in Auckland just in time for Black Friday created the perfect scenario for a lift in sales of apparel and household items.

Unsurprisingly, retail spending fell off a cliff during the latest level four lockdown. Early signs point to a swift recovery, but, inflation may dampen spirits.

Many believe faster inflation is inevitable in New Zealand. But, could it be that it’s already well underway for parts of our economy, particularly our businesses?

We look at the market for New Zealand apples. Export receipts are growing fast but there are clear labour constraints.

BERL will be publishing a series of articles on this website during February, dealing with how COVID-19 impacted many aspects of life in New Zealand.

A given sum in a Kiwisaver growth fund can grow to more than the same sum in a conservative fund. But the right provider can be as important as the right type of fund.

The availability of alcohol decreased in the second quarter of 2020, reflecting the impact of the lockdown on the hospitality sector.

Investing in the suggested projects, in a way that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi, would support or create jobs, communities, businesses, and markets....

Should we save for now, or do our part in stimulating the economy?

A quick summary of what might happen as New Zealand looks to bounce back from the impact of COVID-19 on the economy. We look at what this means for GDP and unemployment.

What can be done to help our economy and families weather the impact of COVID-19? Here's why an OCR cut would be window dressing at best.
Even in the face of climate change, consumerism shows no signs of slowing. In 2019 there was a total of 1.9 billion electronic card transactions, worth $94 billion.
The global economic outlook is increasingly bleak, nothing a new TV can’t fix. Is it your civic duty to boost demand?
The goal of the new policy is to make electric, hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles more affordable for New Zealand families. Is this what will happen?
The Reserve Bank is reviewing the future of cash, and they want to hear your opinion.
A new report from Morningstar sheds light on how people are using Kiwisaver, and where they might be leaving money on the table.
The promises are big, but the fees and interest rates are even bigger leading many to further hardship.
Craft beer, cider and spirits are the fastest growing alcohol markets, with all volumes increasing in 2018.

EV owners are great advocates for making the switch, what is the government doing to encourage more EV uptake?