Event Details
Jun 4
Toitoi - Functions on Hastings
Hastings District Council, in partnership with the Hastings City Business Association, invite you to hear from Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics.
As we step into 2025 with cautious optimism, the brighter economic outlook has been chilled by increased global uncertainty, as Trump tariffs raise concerns about further inflationary pressures and global trading activity. Here at home, the economy is still shifting gears after a tough few years, amid a mix of trends. The primary sector starts in a robust position, but is threatened by slower trading conditions, and households are refixing onto lower interest rates, which will support spending. But still, high unemployment and caution from businesses means the recovery outlook is still uncertain.
To help make sense of it all, Brad will provide an insightful and locally relevant overview of what’s driving the economy in 2025, and what it means for Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, and New Zealand more broadly.
In an era where certainty is elusive, and resilience is vital, this is your chance to hear first-hand how businesses and communities can position themselves for the future.
