News | Business
22 Jan 2026 20:37
| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity
SEARCH 

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
    •    News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

    •
      Home > News > Business

    Economists say New Zealand's outlook is improving - but we're not in recovery mode just yet

    Economists say New Zealand's outlook is improving - but we're not in recovery mode just yet


    SEEK NZ's latest Employment Report shows job ads dipped 0.3 percent, with weaker demand in retail, technology and hospitality.

    Infometrics Principal Economist Nick Brunsdon says he's cautiously optimistic heading into 2026.

    He says things are looking positive - but we're not in a roaring recovery just yet.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Business News
     22 Jan: It's thought a shift in how young people invest - is altering the housing market
     22 Jan: Signs the brain drain could be slowing
     22 Jan: A wet spring and early summer is good news for the energy market - for 2026
     22 Jan: Back-to-school budgeting a chance for kids to learn financial literacy and empathy
     22 Jan: Infometrics is cautiously optimistic about an economic recovery heading into 2026
     22 Jan: Christchurch is rolling out the welcome mat for Australian visitors
     22 Jan: The construction sector is building solid momentum, as job ads for the industry rise
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Former All Black Tony Brown has confirmed he intends to honour his contract as an assistant with South Africa, rather than make himself available for inclusion in any New Zealand coaching group More...

    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    It's thought a shift in how young people invest - is altering the housing market More...


     Today's News

    		 Entertainment:
    Stellan Skarsgard has branded Donald Trump a "little man who got megalomania" 20:10

     Entertainment:
    Chris Pratt has admitted he won't keep the giant painting of his father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger on the wall all year round 19:40

     Entertainment:
    Drew Starkey has been appointed brand ambassador for Dior 19:10

     Tennis:
    Novak Djokovic's family may have had to stay at home - but the 10-time champion has brought his best tennis to day five of the Australian Open 19:07

     Cricket:
    The Black Caps are cutting back their training load, so they can stay fresh for next month's T20 World Cup 18:57

     Business:
    It's thought a shift in how young people invest - is altering the housing market 18:47

     Entertainment:
    Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais is convinced her dad has a secret stash of fashion gems and she's determined to "find it and raid it" 18:40

     Business:
    Signs the brain drain could be slowing 18:37

     Motorsports:
    Adjustments to make for Hayden Paddon as he's welcomed back into the World Rally Championship 18:37

     International:
    The 'Golden Dome' and why Trump wants the defence system in Greenland 18:17

     News Search




    Power Search

    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd