Biking’s contribution to the Queenstown-Lakes economyBenje Patterson assessed the economic impact of biking and mountain biking in Queenstown Lakes. The report showed that biking accounts for $157.6 million of spending and is already more than a third the size of the ski economy. June 13, 2022 in Case studies / Regional / Sport and recreation / Tourism by Benje Patterson
Why Aussies are fleeing for the regionsHordes of Sydney residents are upping sticks and heading for the good life in the regions. It’s interesting to see that the same trend is also happening on this side of the Tasman. What do we have in common? June 2, 2022 in Demographics / Regional by Benje Patterson
Aussies are quitting their jobs in drovesI am spreading my wings across the ditch in Sydney this week. It’s interesting to be on the ground in another country where there is a sense of déjà vu against some of the trends we are also seeing in New Zealand. June 1, 2022 in Employment by Benje Patterson