Economy
TOP economy policy includes 30-year infrastructure plan, compulsory KiwiSaver enrolment at birth and a regional talent visa for immigration
5th Sep 23, 12:08pm
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TOP economy policy includes 30-year infrastructure plan, compulsory KiwiSaver enrolment at birth and a regional talent visa for immigration
ACT Party wants to make it government policy to view all policy decisions through a productivity lens
5th Sep 23, 10:30am
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ACT Party wants to make it government policy to view all policy decisions through a productivity lens
BNZ economists had expected continued improvement in housing affordability but now say any improvement next year will be 'glacial' and affordability will start to deteriorate again in 2025
5th Sep 23, 9:52am
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BNZ economists had expected continued improvement in housing affordability but now say any improvement next year will be 'glacial' and affordability will start to deteriorate again in 2025
Roger J Kerr says the NZ dollar has only been able to appreciate upwards on three occasions in August over the last 14 years
4th Sep 23, 8:09am
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Roger J Kerr says the NZ dollar has only been able to appreciate upwards on three occasions in August over the last 14 years
National unveils tax policy
'While there are risks on both sides of our house price forecast, we think the near-term skew is to the upside'
29th Aug 23, 2:50pm
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'While there are risks on both sides of our house price forecast, we think the near-term skew is to the upside'
'We see quarterly economic activity flitting between small positives and negatives over the remainder of 2023. In per capita terms the economic downturn will be much more pronounced' - ASB economists
29th Aug 23, 11:37am
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'We see quarterly economic activity flitting between small positives and negatives over the remainder of 2023. In per capita terms the economic downturn will be much more pronounced' - ASB economists
Roger J Kerr says despite the abundance of negative economic fundamentals supposedly weighing the Kiwi dollar down, the over-powering offshore forces are likely to deliver the opposite outcome
28th Aug 23, 8:20am
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Roger J Kerr says despite the abundance of negative economic fundamentals supposedly weighing the Kiwi dollar down, the over-powering offshore forces are likely to deliver the opposite outcome
Our national airline soars from the financial trough of the pandemic to emerge with its second-highest profit ever
24th Aug 23, 9:38am
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Our national airline soars from the financial trough of the pandemic to emerge with its second-highest profit ever
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Stats NZ figures show that retail sales volumes have fallen for a third quarter in a row, with figures only propped up somewhat by a surge in motor vehicle sales to beat changes to the Clean Car Discount Scheme
23rd Aug 23, 11:28am
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Stats NZ figures show that retail sales volumes have fallen for a third quarter in a row, with figures only propped up somewhat by a surge in motor vehicle sales to beat changes to the Clean Car Discount Scheme
Westpac economists say the milk price in the current season might be the lowest for eight years after adjustment for inflation
22nd Aug 23, 2:47pm
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Westpac economists say the milk price in the current season might be the lowest for eight years after adjustment for inflation
A retiring NZ MP has suggested joining Australia, we should at least think about it (before saying no)
22nd Aug 23, 11:01am
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A retiring NZ MP has suggested joining Australia, we should at least think about it (before saying no)
Kiwis put a new record high amount on their credit cards during overseas trips last month
21st Aug 23, 3:36pm
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Kiwis put a new record high amount on their credit cards during overseas trips last month
A 14% month-on-month fall in dairy exports helped drive a bigger-than-expected $1.1 billion merchandise trade deficit for NZ in July
21st Aug 23, 11:32am
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A 14% month-on-month fall in dairy exports helped drive a bigger-than-expected $1.1 billion merchandise trade deficit for NZ in July
Roger J Kerr says, looking ahead, the increase in US bond yields will not continue and the perceived China risk factor will also abate
21st Aug 23, 8:49am
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Roger J Kerr says, looking ahead, the increase in US bond yields will not continue and the perceived China risk factor will also abate
Critics of ‘degrowth’ economics say it’s unworkable. But from an ecologist’s perspective it’s inevitable, Mike Joy says
19th Aug 23, 8:45am
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Critics of ‘degrowth’ economics say it’s unworkable. But from an ecologist’s perspective it’s inevitable, Mike Joy says
Entrepreneur group sends open letter to politicians promoting a manifesto supporting their sector
18th Aug 23, 8:18am
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Entrepreneur group sends open letter to politicians promoting a manifesto supporting their sector
Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.50% but says interest rates need to remain at a restrictive level for some time
16th Aug 23, 2:18pm
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Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.50% but says interest rates need to remain at a restrictive level for some time
ASB economist Nat Keall says the global dairy market is well supplied in the near-term, 'and it is difficult to see a catalyst for much strengthening in demand'
16th Aug 23, 12:47pm
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ASB economist Nat Keall says the global dairy market is well supplied in the near-term, 'and it is difficult to see a catalyst for much strengthening in demand'
Govt's proposed Business Growth Fund partnership with banks to invest in SMEs idling in the slow lane
16th Aug 23, 5:00am
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Govt's proposed Business Growth Fund partnership with banks to invest in SMEs idling in the slow lane
Legal and business experts are warning the Government that paying for a tax break on fruit and vegetables with changes to depreciation law could have expensive consequences
15th Aug 23, 9:32am
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Legal and business experts are warning the Government that paying for a tax break on fruit and vegetables with changes to depreciation law could have expensive consequences
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
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending fell by 0.9% in July, reversing some of the gains made in June when there was a rush of fuel spending to beat the excise duty rise
9th Aug 23, 11:30am
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending fell by 0.9% in July, reversing some of the gains made in June when there was a rush of fuel spending to beat the excise duty rise
BNZ economists say economic activity will take 'a noticeable hit' from the expected lower milk price this year
8th Aug 23, 10:47am
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BNZ economists say economic activity will take 'a noticeable hit' from the expected lower milk price this year
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