ANZ New Zealand today welcomed the launch of the Government's China strategy but says for it to be successful there needs to be a major mindset change for many Kiwis.

A record number of overseas visitors arriving in December ended the 2011 year in growth and resulted in the first full year of visitor arrivals topping 2.6 million, signaling a good start to the summer, says Tourism New Zealand's Chief Executive Kevin Bowler.

Following on from today's Government announcement of its NZ Inc China Strategy, PwC confirms its support for the policy directions and partnership objectives.

The Commerce Commission has received an application from VPRS Limited and Visy Industries Australia Pty Limited (together Visy) seeking clearance to acquire certain businesses and assets of HP Industries Holding Limited and HP Industries (New Zealand) Limited (together HP).

The net migration outflow surged to 520 in December, with the previous month's outflow revised up to 100 (from 50 previously).

The union representing postal and logistics members, the EPMU, is disappointed that Christchurch is losing 40 jobs at a time when the region's economy is struggling.

Treasury's briefing to the incoming Government is well focused on restoring the economy to growth, says BusinessNZ.

Leading business provider MYOB, is cautioning local business owners not to read too much into the negative economic data from Europe, with the New Zealand small business economy expected to remain positive in 2012.

New Zealand business owners appear to be declining holidays so that they can support their businesses during these stressful and uncertain times.