Infometrics
Rural sector leads slow economic recovery –– Infometrics
Economic conditions across New Zealand remain challenging in early 2025, with only modest signs of recovery in some sectors, according to the latest Infometrics Quarterly Economic…
Transport cost pressures mixed for September quarter
Cost pressures for the road transport industry were mixed in the September quarter, with diesel prices down, while labour, tyres, and vehicle part costs all increasing…
Transport costs easing as activity slows
Transport sector cost pressures continued to ease as activity weakened in the March 2024 quarter according to National Road Carriers Association’s (NRC) cost index tool collated…
Regional economies limited by spending restraint
Still, too-high inflation and considerably higher interest rates combine to constrain economic activity across New Zealand, according to Infometrics’ latest monitoring of regional economies. Infometrics’ December…
Transport costs spike 17% higher in September quarter
Transport costs have spiked 17% higher in the September 2023 quarter as diesel prices increased 11% and the Government reinstated full rates for road user charges…
Transport costs among factors keeping inflation high: Infometrics
Transport and labour costs are among factors keeping New Zealand’s inflationary pressures high despite our economy probably being in a recession that started in the final…
Banking and finance industry respond to diary downturn
This story first appeared in the April issue of DieselTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE While the sale of light and heavy commercial…