Mint Business Insights: June 2026 edition

Key insights from our latest report:

1. Despite some deep concerns about the global economy, the tone of discussions in New Zealand, cost increases, and the upcoming general election, a net 31% of businesses are anticipating higher revenue in the next 12 months. This is up from just 10% two months ago but still below the 55% reading before the US attacks against Iran from late-February.

2. Many other measures in our survey have recovered over the past two months including business plans for investing in new machinery, spending on advertising, developing new products, and spending on maintenance. While many businesses are putting plans on hold as they await developments offshore, an increasing number are choosing to get on with their strategic plan and if necessary make alterations if circumstances warrant it.

3. Business concerns about supply chains have fallen back to levels seen before the Iran War, but worries about cost increases yet to hit remain high. Few businesses report that obtaining finance is difficult, but a net 7% report that sourcing the staff they want is difficult.