Kiwis still sticking around home

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some fundamental changes to New Zealand and the world, including supercharging a shift in working patterns and locations. Working from home became a necessity during Alert Level 4, and the rush to equip businesses and workers to operate away from the office has sparked a trend that appears here to stay. Offices and urban centres aren’t finished – not by a longshot. But as our analysis shows, New Zealanders are working, travelling, and spending differently.