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The brain power stays in New Zealand
New Zealanders often respond with dismay when news breaks of another local manufacturer moving overseas.
Govt predicts boom year for house builders
Builders will put up 18,000 to 20,000 new houses this year, according to a forecast.
Business optimism stalls as recovery catches up
Business confidence stalled in December, according to the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion.
Big range of calls on house market
Boom or bust? Property writer Anne Gibson looks at predictions for the year.
Economic recovery should be stronger, says NZIER
Economic forecasters say NZ's recession was shallower than expected and next year's recovery will be stronger than predicted six months ago - though they differ widely on the extent of the rebound.
Risks 'still there' for economy: NZIER
The economy still faces significant risks despite being out of recession, the NZIER sys.
NZ economy is on the mend - survey
A key business survey released today suggests the economy is on the mend.
Light at the end of the tunnel? Economic growth prospects rise
For the first time in over a year economic growth prospects have been revised upwards, an economic think-tank says.