Economic activity nationwide dipped 12.6 per cent per annum, with most of the regions suffering the worst of that blow. “There is a resilience to the Waikato economy that will help insulate it and that’s due in a large part to the very strong primary sector there. Fifteen per cent of the country’s food production is located in the Waikato. CHRISTEL YARDLEY/STUFF The continued export strength of the dairy sector remains an undeniable backbone for the Waikato’s economy, says Brad Olsen. That shows a real resilience in business activities.”The Waikato had a more unified sector than other regions, Olsen said.

Source: Stuff August 20, 2020 03:43 UTC