After two years of stunted growth our local economies could be doing better than we realise.

With international tourism boosting activity over the winter season, the South Island and Auckland saw some of the strongest economic gains over the last year, specifically in the September 2022 quarter.

However, questions remain over how New Zealand will find the resources to support a strong summer of tourism with our current workforce and capacity challenges remains.

Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen joined Mike Hosking.

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After two years of stunted growth our local economies could be doing better than we realise.
With international tourism boosting activity over the winter season, the South Island and Auckland saw some of the strongest economic gains over the last year, specifically in the September 2022 quarter.
However, questions remain over how New Zealand will find the resources to support a strong summer of tourism with our current workforce and capacity challenges remains.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen joined Mike Hosking.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.