A call for Kiwi consumers to buy local this Christmas

Latest Centrix data shows liquidations are at a 14 year high - with construction and hospitality hit especially hard.

Buy NZ Made says that's due to a combination of rising operating costs, tougher IR enforcement and slow growth.

Executive Director Dane Ambler says despite growing optimism - recovery's still a while away.

He says local businesses really need support throughout the holiday period.