The past month has seen the world rocked by Brexit, political turmoil and acts of terror that strike at the heart of our humanity.
Our lives, here in New Zealand, seem stable and gentle by comparison – which is not to say we are not facing our own challenges.
In this issue, we announce the release of our latest forecasts that will give our subscribers an opportunity to explore what New Zealand’s economic future may hold.
Shaun Twaddle examines the opportunities in the construction sector across all of New Zealand’s regions, and Benje Patterson looks at labour force demands in a report commissioned by the Upper North Island Strategic Alliance (UNISA).
We end this newsletter with an interview with our Chief Forecaster, Gareth Kiernan, where he touches on how economic forecasting can impact on business and government decision making.