Economists see current account deficit widening further; BNZ sees it as part of the 'bigger slippery slope'

NZ annual current account deficit higher than expected at 5% of GDP as value of exports falls, net international liabilities at $150b, or 72% of GDP

With our overseas creditors still lending Bernard Hickey says we could use this period to rebuild for growth, wealth & safety. Or will we just splurge & spend on consumption? Your view?

NZ current account deficit narrows to 4.7% of GDP in Sept qtr from June, but more imports this year means more paid to rest of world than a year ago

HiFX's Dan Bell on what it might take for the RBNZ to intervene in the currency markets, how the fiscal cliff might be good for NZ exporters & growing current account deficit concerns

Ex-Cabinet Minister turned OECD official Simon Upton highlights range of risks facing NZ economy over 40yrs including global warming, pollution, pandemics, war, financial crises, deficits...

HiFX's Dan Bell sees potential for an OCR hike from a hawkish RBNZ, ongoing strength in the NZ dollar & more twisting from the US Fed

Why Finance Minister Bill English is more positive about NZ's current account deficit track than Treasury; 'World will punish us if it hits 7-8% of GDP'

NZ current account deficit widens to 4.9% of GDP in year to June; Nears 5% tipping point into ‘danger zone’; Economists react

Lack of NZ investment overseas contributing to external imbalances, Finance Minister English says; Wants more NZers to follow lead of Super Fund, KiwiSaver funds into overseas equities