South Island regions dominate ASB economic rankings, Auckland 10th
"South Island regions are benefiting from strong commodity tailwinds and resilient export demand, especially across dairy, meat, forestry and horticulture," says ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley. Photo / Mark Mitchell
South Island regions have powered into the lead in ASB's Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard.
ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley said southern regions were benefiting from strong commodity prices and soaring food and fibre exports.
Canterbury ranked number one, followed by the West Coast, Otago and
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