Forecasts suggest that the regions are stimulating New Zealand's economy

The economy of this country could do better than expected in the next 18 months thanks to the regions.

Most of our economic dynamism will emerge from the regions, thanks to strong export earnings and an activity of

Infometrics head forecaster Gareth Kiernan told Mike Hosking that the regions of Slower growth in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. It is concerned about shortages of skilled labor and labor shortages in the region, and is concerned about some of the proposals to restrict migration and labor force retention. foreign work. (19659002)

Kiernan says that this issue will be more of a problem for urban centers than for regions, although Labor seems to have softened their staff.

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