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Statistics New Zealand updates
Monday, August 23, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
Statistics New Zealand has released a number of significant national data sets in the past month. We have compiled a summary of some of these here:
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 0.25 per cent
Monday, August 23, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee has agreed to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) on hold at 0.25 per cent in light of the COVID Delta variant outbreak.
Bay of Plenty Quarterly Economic Monitor
Monday, August 23, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
Growth in the Bay of Plenty’s economic activity outstripped national growth rates in the year to June, putting a spotlight on the region’s post-lockdown resilience.
Covid-19 lockdown economic packages
Monday, August 23, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
The Government has confirmed a range of economic support packages to help businesses through the current lockdown.
Regional Data Group
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
Bay of Connections’ Data Project was created in response to our region’s request for quality data and insights – a demand that is a good fit with our focus on supporting and enabling the region’s growth.
Inaugural Geothermal Week
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
Taupō’s inaugural Geothermal Week is set to showcase New Zealand’s world-class geothermal expertise, resources, and opportunities.
Bay of Plenty’s thriving aquaculture industry
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
Fifteen years ago, the Bay of Plenty had little more than a fledgling aquaculture industry, but it was a mine of untapped potential.
Climate Change Commission's recommendations
Monday, June 21, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
Phasing out fossil fuel boilers and coal, establishing a plan for new native forests and ensuring nearly all imported cars are electric by 2035 are some of the recommendations in the Climate Change Commission’s final report to Government.
Timber-first policy revealed
Monday, June 21, 2021 Read and add comments (2) *}
Overhauls to the building industry could be on the horizon following the Government’s adoption of a timber-first policy.
It comes as new research shows building industry emissions need to be halved in the next 10 years if the country is to achieve its 2050 carbon target.
Immigration reset
Monday, June 21, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
A move away from relying on low-skilled workers to attracting those with higher skills is a key part of the Government’s recently proposed “reset” of New Zealand's immigration policies.