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 2024

Key insights from our October report

Skilled labour shortages persist

Skilled labour shortages remain a challenge, particularly in engineering and construction, as businesses continue to struggle to find the right talent.

Regulatory pressures are rising

20% of businesses are now concerned about the growing burden of regulatory pressure, up from 11% in June.

Business debt concerns

Despite OCR relief, business debt levels are rising. There is an increase in financial pressure for many companies as they navigate tough economic conditions.

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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.