Rapid Increase in Overseas Immigration Expected to Impact New Zealand’s Real Estate Market and Economy     According to Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ), New Zealand has recorded its highest net immigration figure in a year, with 96,000 people arriving as of July. Net immigration refers to the number of people entering New Zealand minus…

Construction Report: Residential Sector Stagnates, Non-Residential Sector Thrives   In the quarter leading up to June, domestic construction activity showed a slight dip compared to the previous quarter. According to statistics released last week by the national statistical agency, seasonally adjusted construction activity for June amounted to $8.9 billion, marking a 0.1% decrease from the…

New Zealand Sets Annual Immigration Record by July   The number of immigrants entering New Zealand for long-term residency purposes has reached a staggering 208,400 by July this year, surpassing the previous record of 184,900 set in March 2020. Furthermore, when considering both arrivals and departures, the calculation of “net migration” has also reached a…

15 jobs that pay more than you might expect     Recent data reveals a significant 8.7% increase in total income through June compared to the same period last year. Among these, the healthcare and social welfare sector stands out with a remarkable 10% rise in earnings. According to data released by recruitment company Seek,…