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Gross domestic product declined in the September quarter as household spending on durable goods dropped to a record low
14th Dec 23, 10:50am
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Gross domestic product declined in the September quarter as household spending on durable goods dropped to a record low
Infometrics' Sabrina Swerdloff takes a look at internal migration, noting the factors influencing it might be simpler than expected
30th Nov 23, 11:41am
by Guest
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Infometrics' Sabrina Swerdloff takes a look at internal migration, noting the factors influencing it might be simpler than expected
Hawkish forecasters think rates need to go higher-for-longer, while dovish economists think the RBNZ may have already overcooked the chook
12th Nov 23, 6:00am
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Hawkish forecasters think rates need to go higher-for-longer, while dovish economists think the RBNZ may have already overcooked the chook
The rebalancing of the economy could have been a lot more 'harrowing', Infometrics’ chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan says
20th Oct 23, 5:00am
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The rebalancing of the economy could have been a lot more 'harrowing', Infometrics’ chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan says
Labour says there is enough room on the balance sheet to respond to another economic shock if needed
27th Sep 23, 12:12pm
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Labour says there is enough room on the balance sheet to respond to another economic shock if needed
Infometric's Nick Brunsdon is watching the milk payout fall below breakeven for the average dairy farmer, but he sees this as normal volatility in an industry used to volatility
29th Aug 23, 2:23pm
by Guest
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Infometric's Nick Brunsdon is watching the milk payout fall below breakeven for the average dairy farmer, but he sees this as normal volatility in an industry used to volatility
High wages and sky-high living costs are pulling New Zealanders off the sidelines and into the workforce at record rates
6th Aug 23, 6:30am
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High wages and sky-high living costs are pulling New Zealanders off the sidelines and into the workforce at record rates
Infometric's Brad Olsen explores why almost half of the 65-69 age group are still working, and finds participation rates are rising for all age groups, not just them
1st Aug 23, 9:57am
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Infometric's Brad Olsen explores why almost half of the 65-69 age group are still working, and finds participation rates are rising for all age groups, not just them
Eric Frykberg goes in search of solutions to superannuation affordability and looks at how past decisions have shaped today's super situation
23rd Jun 23, 10:21am
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Eric Frykberg goes in search of solutions to superannuation affordability and looks at how past decisions have shaped today's super situation
Infometric's Gareth Kiernan takes a look at where mortgage interest rates are headed in light of the recent changed signals from the RBNZ
31st May 23, 1:10pm
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Infometric's Gareth Kiernan takes a look at where mortgage interest rates are headed in light of the recent changed signals from the RBNZ
Economists hold slightly different views of the Budget's economic forecasts, but feel it reveals NZ to be stronger than was feared
18th May 23, 3:42pm
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Economists hold slightly different views of the Budget's economic forecasts, but feel it reveals NZ to be stronger than was feared
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Food prices surged at an annual rate of 12% in February with rises across all the broad food categories Statistics NZ measures
13th Mar 23, 11:53am
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Food prices surged at an annual rate of 12% in February with rises across all the broad food categories Statistics NZ measures
Social pressures brought a change to local egg production standards. Now those changes are contributing to consumer price inflation
9th Jan 23, 11:54am
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Social pressures brought a change to local egg production standards. Now those changes are contributing to consumer price inflation
The prices suppliers charge supermarkets rise faster, now rising above a +10% pa rate, according to Infometrics monitoring of Foodstuffs database
12th Dec 22, 5:00am
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The prices suppliers charge supermarkets rise faster, now rising above a +10% pa rate, according to Infometrics monitoring of Foodstuffs database
Infometrics says millennial first home buyers are signing up for a lifetime of debt and are likely to be much worse off than the baby boomers
23rd Jun 22, 5:00am
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Infometrics says millennial first home buyers are signing up for a lifetime of debt and are likely to be much worse off than the baby boomers
Economists critical of Government's decision to temporarily cut fuel taxes and halve public transport fares, calling the move a 'short-term band aid'
17th Mar 22, 3:42pm
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Economists critical of Government's decision to temporarily cut fuel taxes and halve public transport fares, calling the move a 'short-term band aid'
Misery index favours Australia for the first time in 10 years - increased NZ living costs have 'turned the dial'
16th Mar 22, 11:18am
by Toby Allen
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Misery index favours Australia for the first time in 10 years - increased NZ living costs have 'turned the dial'
Monthly jobs growth accelerated in November, continuing the surprising resilience of the previous 10 months
12th Jan 22, 4:16pm
by Toby Allen
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Monthly jobs growth accelerated in November, continuing the surprising resilience of the previous 10 months
We look ahead to how 2022 might look for your household budget, Covid-19, climate change measures and the hospitality and tourism industries
2nd Dec 21, 10:07am
by Toby Allen
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We look ahead to how 2022 might look for your household budget, Covid-19, climate change measures and the hospitality and tourism industries
With the end of what might've felt like a year of treading water nigh, we look at what 2022 may hold for housing, interest rates and the Kiwi dollar
1st Dec 21, 11:46am
by Toby Allen
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With the end of what might've felt like a year of treading water nigh, we look at what 2022 may hold for housing, interest rates and the Kiwi dollar
With interest rates rising for the first time in a long time, what will this mean for those with mortgages, especially borrowers who haven't experienced rising interest rates before?
10th Nov 21, 3:13pm
by Toby Allen
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With interest rates rising for the first time in a long time, what will this mean for those with mortgages, especially borrowers who haven't experienced rising interest rates before?
Pricing pressures are currently stronger across provincial centers, with headline regional inflation higher in provincial areas, rather than in the major metro areas
30th Oct 21, 10:26am
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Pricing pressures are currently stronger across provincial centers, with headline regional inflation higher in provincial areas, rather than in the major metro areas
Infometrics' Brad Olsen points out that labour market pressures are leading to employer job poaching which in turn raises pay expectations, and in turn again means pay rate differences between industries matter
28th Jul 21, 1:15pm
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Infometrics' Brad Olsen points out that labour market pressures are leading to employer job poaching which in turn raises pay expectations, and in turn again means pay rate differences between industries matter
What we export as a nation shapes us considerably. It influences the skills we develop, how the countryside looks, and how other countries view us. We should then be very aware of what regions they come from, as it shapes our entire landscape
1st May 21, 9:16am
by Guest
What we export as a nation shapes us considerably. It influences the skills we develop, how the countryside looks, and how other countries view us. We should then be very aware of what regions they come from, as it shapes our entire landscape
Infometrics' Brad Olsen points out that we import three times more chocolate than we export, but our exports are growing fast again. Wellington is the centre of our chocolate industry
4th Apr 21, 7:01am
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Infometrics' Brad Olsen points out that we import three times more chocolate than we export, but our exports are growing fast again. Wellington is the centre of our chocolate industry