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Economist Brian Easton says it is the professionalism – competence and integrity – of the doctors, nurses and technicians who provide the care which obscures the managerial failure
14th Aug 23, 9:10am
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Economist Brian Easton says it is the professionalism – competence and integrity – of the doctors, nurses and technicians who provide the care which obscures the managerial failure
Roger J Kerr says local NZ factors have not driven the NZD/USD exchange rate movements in recent years, however the remarkably close connection with business confidence should not be ignored
14th Aug 23, 8:32am
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Roger J Kerr says local NZ factors have not driven the NZD/USD exchange rate movements in recent years, however the remarkably close connection with business confidence should not be ignored
Economist Brian Easton says it is too easy to react to a problem rather than to tackle it thoughtfully
8th Aug 23, 9:12am
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Economist Brian Easton says it is too easy to react to a problem rather than to tackle it thoughtfully
Economists at Westpac and ANZ still see the combination of economic resilience and 'sticky' inflation as forcing the Reserve Bank to raise the Official Cash Rate again
7th Aug 23, 1:33pm
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Economists at Westpac and ANZ still see the combination of economic resilience and 'sticky' inflation as forcing the Reserve Bank to raise the Official Cash Rate again
Roger J Kerr says the evidence is gathering that the US labour market is finally softening and with that inflation risks decreasing
7th Aug 23, 8:54am
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Roger J Kerr says the evidence is gathering that the US labour market is finally softening and with that inflation risks decreasing
The Reserve Bank is now set fair to 'watch, worry and wait' its way through the election
3rd Aug 23, 8:30am
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The Reserve Bank is now set fair to 'watch, worry and wait' its way through the election
Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing has hit $350 billion for the first time, while the nearly $1.2 billion growth in the 'mortgage pile' last month was the most since November last year
31st Jul 23, 3:59pm
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Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing has hit $350 billion for the first time, while the nearly $1.2 billion growth in the 'mortgage pile' last month was the most since November last year
Roger J Kerr says the pattern of lower inflation/stronger employment data in the US that has caused the repeating up/down NZD/USD movements may finally be coming to an end
31st Jul 23, 8:15am
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Roger J Kerr says the pattern of lower inflation/stronger employment data in the US that has caused the repeating up/down NZD/USD movements may finally be coming to an end
The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show rising unemployment. If unemployment doesn't rise - or indeed if it even falls - this will heap more pressure back on our central bank in its inflation fight
30th Jul 23, 6:30am
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The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show rising unemployment. If unemployment doesn't rise - or indeed if it even falls - this will heap more pressure back on our central bank in its inflation fight
Economist Brian Easton has a canter through some of the issues facing tax policies
24th Jul 23, 8:56am
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Economist Brian Easton has a canter through some of the issues facing tax policies
Roger J Kerr says repatriation of NZ bank profits to Aussie parents is the likely cause of the latest NZ dollar selling
24th Jul 23, 8:28am
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Roger J Kerr says repatriation of NZ bank profits to Aussie parents is the likely cause of the latest NZ dollar selling
David Hargreaves suggests that with KiwiSaver now 16 years old, it would be a good time to re-examine what its role is and how well it is set up to fill that role
19th Jul 23, 5:00am
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David Hargreaves suggests that with KiwiSaver now 16 years old, it would be a good time to re-examine what its role is and how well it is set up to fill that role
Economist Brian Easton says we really need a proper discussion on the ACT party's proposal before it gets into office and tries to implement it
17th Jul 23, 9:42am
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Economist Brian Easton says we really need a proper discussion on the ACT party's proposal before it gets into office and tries to implement it
Roger J Kerr says his expectation that US inflation would decrease quickly has transpired into reality, with the inevitable USD sell-off allowing the NZD/USD exchange rate to make the gains he has been expecting and forecasting
17th Jul 23, 9:00am
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Roger J Kerr says his expectation that US inflation would decrease quickly has transpired into reality, with the inevitable USD sell-off allowing the NZD/USD exchange rate to make the gains he has been expecting and forecasting
Chris Trotter says more and more, conventional wisdom sounds like conventional folly. In the end, no political party is entitled to people’s votes. Loyalty should be earned and renewed, not given blindly and regardless of repeated failures and betrayals
17th Jul 23, 8:29am
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Chris Trotter says more and more, conventional wisdom sounds like conventional folly. In the end, no political party is entitled to people’s votes. Loyalty should be earned and renewed, not given blindly and regardless of repeated failures and betrayals
Roger J Kerr says the belated softening in US employment may be the catalyst that propels the NZD/USD exchange rate out of the top-end of its range at 0.6350
10th Jul 23, 9:24am
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Roger J Kerr says the belated softening in US employment may be the catalyst that propels the NZD/USD exchange rate out of the top-end of its range at 0.6350
Chris Trotter says to announce that your party is even 'exploring' bestowing upon Māori the 'right of first refusal' on privately-owned land offered for sale will certainly test the relative strengths of collectivism and individualism in New Zealand!
10th Jul 23, 8:42am
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Chris Trotter says to announce that your party is even 'exploring' bestowing upon Māori the 'right of first refusal' on privately-owned land offered for sale will certainly test the relative strengths of collectivism and individualism in New Zealand!
David Hargreaves examines the suddenly very visible signs of the New Zealand economy slowing as it reacts to the Reserve Bank's attempts to put out the inflation fire
7th Jul 23, 5:00am
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David Hargreaves examines the suddenly very visible signs of the New Zealand economy slowing as it reacts to the Reserve Bank's attempts to put out the inflation fire
BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says he continues to believe the next move in interest rates will be down 'and that this will possibly occur sooner than the RBNZ expects'
4th Jul 23, 2:18pm
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BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says he continues to believe the next move in interest rates will be down 'and that this will possibly occur sooner than the RBNZ expects'
Economist Brian Easton wonders whether we are evaluating the economy on the right criteria and says perhaps we should be paying more attention to rising overseas debt
4th Jul 23, 8:21am
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Economist Brian Easton wonders whether we are evaluating the economy on the right criteria and says perhaps we should be paying more attention to rising overseas debt
Roger J Kerr continues to hold the view that the dominant US influence over the NZD/USD exchange rate will push the Kiwi dollar into to the high-US60c region over coming months
3rd Jul 23, 8:49am
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Roger J Kerr continues to hold the view that the dominant US influence over the NZD/USD exchange rate will push the Kiwi dollar into to the high-US60c region over coming months
Chris Trotter says nation-building isn’t just about erecting hospitals, schools and hydro-electric schemes, it’s about resourcing New Zealand’s artists to create and shape the development of a unique national character
3rd Jul 23, 8:26am
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Chris Trotter says nation-building isn’t just about erecting hospitals, schools and hydro-electric schemes, it’s about resourcing New Zealand’s artists to create and shape the development of a unique national character
ASB economists say the current influx of migrants doesn't appear to be adding significantly to demand pressures in the economy - but it is easing the country's labour market shortages
26th Jun 23, 2:18pm
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ASB economists say the current influx of migrants doesn't appear to be adding significantly to demand pressures in the economy - but it is easing the country's labour market shortages
Economist Brian Easton says we have it around the wrong way. The issue is not what the arts contribute to market output. It is what market output contributes to the arts – and a lot more besides
26th Jun 23, 9:35am
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Economist Brian Easton says we have it around the wrong way. The issue is not what the arts contribute to market output. It is what market output contributes to the arts – and a lot more besides
Roger J Kerr says given the current evenness in the political opinion polls it is unlikely currency market participants will be placing bets either way on the Kiwi dollar over the next few months in the lead-up to the election
26th Jun 23, 9:14am
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Roger J Kerr says given the current evenness in the political opinion polls it is unlikely currency market participants will be placing bets either way on the Kiwi dollar over the next few months in the lead-up to the election