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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has given an update on the government’s so-called ‘golden visa’, which aims to attract investors with at least $5 million to spend. Changes to the Active Investor Plus visa took effect in April last year, bringing in two categories – riskier ‘growth’ investments of $5m-plus over three ... <a title="‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration Minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/golden-visa-update-announced-by-immigration-minister/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration Minister">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) fell 0.9 points in January to 55.2, but was comfortably above its long running average of 52.5. 123rf The manufacturing sector’s turnaround continued into the new year as firms recorded growth in new orders and production, while employment also grew. The BNZ-Business NZ ... <a title="‘Decent economic growth’ as manufacturing expands – survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/decent-economic-growth-as-manufacturing-expands-survey/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Decent economic growth’ as manufacturing expands – survey">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hydro lakes are fuller than they would normally be at this time of year. Meridian Energy / supplied A wet summer has kept Meridian’s hydro storage lakes topped up, which could help keep power prices in check down the track. Record rainfall in both the North and South Islands in January ... <a title="Wet summer keeps electricity hydro lakes full" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/wet-summer-keeps-electricity-hydro-lakes-full/" aria-label="Read more about Wet summer keeps electricity hydro lakes full">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The tractor harvester working on the field. 123RF Some potato growers are reporting yields could be down 20 percent this winter due to bad weather, but it’s still a bit early in the season to know the full impact. Some growers are harvesting early varieties now, with the main harvest getting ... <a title="Potato prices could remain high as yields down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/potato-prices-could-remain-high-as-yields-down/" aria-label="Read more about Potato prices could remain high as yields down">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF An investment company predicts New Zealanders will have to work into their 70s if the country wants to afford superannuation. A debate has been held at the New Zealand Economic Forum at Waikato University. Milford Investments CEO Blair Turnbull said 40 percent of retirees rely entirely on income from super ... <a title="Retirement age will rise to cover superannuation cost, investment company predicts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/retirement-age-will-rise-to-cover-superannuation-cost-investment-company-predicts/" aria-label="Read more about Retirement age will rise to cover superannuation cost, investment company predicts">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ash Hornell, owner of Peach Stories. Supplied Any small business owner will tell you taking a risk on an idea and starting a company is hard work, but New Zealanders in the United Kingdom are proving their businesses can thrive overseas. London hairdresser Ash Hornell is one of them. She moved ... <a title="New Zealanders in the UK proving Kiwi businesses can thrive overseas" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/new-zealanders-in-the-uk-proving-kiwi-businesses-can-thrive-overseas/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealanders in the UK proving Kiwi businesses can thrive overseas">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Forrest, Dr Graham Gulbransen and Sank McFarlane at Puro’s Kekerengu farm. Supplied / Niki Macfarlane The country’s largest medicinal cannabis grower is about to harvest its biggest crop, and is working with iwi on plans to increase its production in Kaikōura. Puro New Zealand has been growing medicinal cannabis since ... <a title="Country’s largest medicinal cannabis grower Puro NZ set to harvest biggest crop yet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/countrys-largest-medicinal-cannabis-grower-puro-nz-set-to-harvest-biggest-crop-yet/" aria-label="Read more about Country’s largest medicinal cannabis grower Puro NZ set to harvest biggest crop yet">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sky TV says it conducted a full investigation into the issue. Supplied / Richard Parsonson Sky TV is apologising for what it says is a processing error that meant some Sky Sport Now annual pass customers were not given enough information about their contracts rolling over. RNZ reported last year that ... <a title="Sky customers get $50 refund after ‘process error’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/sky-customers-get-50-refund-after-process-error/" aria-label="Read more about Sky customers get $50 refund after ‘process error’">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Clothing is among the most popular things to sell. Rawpixel Ltd The rising cost of living is seeing New Zealanders increasingly choosing to buy and sell goods in the secondhand marketplace. According to TradeMe’s latest report on the circular economy which surveyed 4000 people, 64 percent cite financial pressure as the ... <a title="Gen Z, Millenials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/gen-z-millenials-turn-hawking-their-wares-into-a-side-hustle/" aria-label="Read more about Gen Z, Millenials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Clothing is among the most popular things to sell. Rawpixel Ltd The rising cost of living is seeing New Zealanders increasingly choosing to buy and sell goods in the secondhand marketplace. According to TradeMe’s latest report on the circular economy which surveyed 4000 people, 64 percent cite financial pressure as the ... <a title="Gen Z, Millennials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/gen-z-millennials-turn-hawking-their-wares-into-a-side-hustle/" aria-label="Read more about Gen Z, Millennials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor is promising to reduce the city’s commercial rates burden, but admits he doesn’t yet have the council’s backing to do so. Andrew Little told a Wellington Chamber of Commerce breakfast event that the current commercial rates differential meant that businesses paid ... <a title="Wellington mayor Andrew Little promises to cut commercial rates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/wellington-mayor-andrew-little-promises-to-cut-commercial-rates/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington mayor Andrew Little promises to cut commercial rates">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor is promising to reduce the city’s commercial rates burden, but admits he doesn’t yet have the council’s backing to do so. Andrew Little told a Wellington Chamber of Commerce breakfast event that the current commercial rates differential meant that businesses paid ... <a title="Wellington’s mayor Andrew Little promises to reduce commercial rates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/wellingtons-mayor-andrew-little-promises-to-reduce-commercial-rates/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington’s mayor Andrew Little promises to reduce commercial rates">Read more</a>
