Brrr! Winter is truly upon us, just in time for the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show at Greenlane, Auckland, which as I write starts tomorrow. But it’s not just the winter breezes that are chilly this year – the economy seems to have caught a cold as well!
As Kiwis hunker down clutching their wallets tight, the marine industry, like many other sectors, is feeling the pinch. Many Kiwis are deferring buying a boat for now, which is ironic since prices are sharper than they have been in years. There are bargains to be had – hopefully, plenty of savvy Kiwis will take advantage of them at Greenlane over the next few days.
Of course, the economy’s chill will thaw eventually. It always does. And in the meantime, people will…
