Mint Business Insights

With Tony Alexander

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Tony Alexander on why Mint Business Insights is the report all Kiwi businesses need in 2025

Key insights from our February report

Compliance costs add to uncertainty

Businesses are increasingly concerned about compliance costs, a weak NZ dollar, and political instability. These factors are the top concerns impacting confidence and decision-making.

Investment shifts toward technology

While advertising spend remains low, businesses are prioritising investment in technology, plant, and machinery. This reflects a focus on long-term efficiency over short-term promotional gains.

Resilience despite market pressures

A net 44% of businesses expect revenue growth this year, but staff morale remains low. Economic and political challenges continue to shape cautious business strategies.

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About Tony

For many, Tony needs no introduction. As a regular commentator on the state of the national economy, Tony is regularly appearing in media interviews to help make sense of what is happening in our local and global economy.

Tony left his appointment as Chief Economist with BNZ in 2019 to become an independent economist and has made it his purpose to help Kiwis make better decisions for their businesses, investments, home purchases. With all eyes on the economy this year, we partnered with Tony to help our business community prepare for the challenges the shrinking economy will bring.