What’s at stake: The economic performance of the North Island versus South Island.
Background: Gap expands as agri strength gives South Island momentum.
Main players: New Zealand, North Island, South Island, BNZ, Mike Jones, Kiwibank, Mary Jo Vergara, Xero, Bridget Snelling, Federated Farmers, Wayne Langford.
The South Island's economic advantage over the North is gaining momentum, benefitting from strong commodity prices and export demand, including for dairy, meat, forestry, and horticulture.
Kiwibank senior economist Mary Jo Vergara tells NBR that tourism is also giving the South Island a boost, while
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What’s at stake: The economic performance of the North Island versus South Island.
Background: Gap expands as agri strength gives South Island momentum.
Main players: New Zealand, North Island, South Island, BNZ, Mike Jones, Kiwibank, Mary Jo Vergara, Xero, Bridget Snelling, Federated Farmers, Wayne Langford.
