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Population gain from migration running at more than double the previous record
12th Dec 23, 12:01pm
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Population gain from migration running at more than double the previous record
Kiwibank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr fires up the summer BBQ chat by saying everything wrong with the kiwi property market can be put down to supply and a lack of it - but most policy makers focus on demand because it's what they can influence
11th Dec 23, 2:07pm
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Kiwibank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr fires up the summer BBQ chat by saying everything wrong with the kiwi property market can be put down to supply and a lack of it - but most policy makers focus on demand because it's what they can influence
In its rush to bin the Productivity Commission, the new government should pause and consider its advice on immigration, Gareth Vaughan says
6th Dec 23, 11:42am
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In its rush to bin the Productivity Commission, the new government should pause and consider its advice on immigration, Gareth Vaughan says
Governor Adrian Orr explains what the Reserve Bank needs to see to have real confidence inflation pressures are easing off
5th Dec 23, 8:30am
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Governor Adrian Orr explains what the Reserve Bank needs to see to have real confidence inflation pressures are easing off
Westpac economists say we should expect the Reserve Bank to be unforgiving of any shocks that boost the growth and inflation outlook over the next year. Also, the RBNZ will likely be less willing to pre-emptively ease, as markets seem to currently expect
4th Dec 23, 12:15pm
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Westpac economists say we should expect the Reserve Bank to be unforgiving of any shocks that boost the growth and inflation outlook over the next year. Also, the RBNZ will likely be less willing to pre-emptively ease, as markets seem to currently expect
The Reserve Bank says it is willing to raise rates to offset increased demand from population growth
30th Nov 23, 7:48am
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The Reserve Bank says it is willing to raise rates to offset increased demand from population growth
Overseas worker arrivals continue strong bounce back following the removal of pandemic travel restrictions
28th Nov 23, 10:08am
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Overseas worker arrivals continue strong bounce back following the removal of pandemic travel restrictions
Migration-driven population growth has more than doubled compared to pre-Covid levels
15th Nov 23, 11:26am
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Migration-driven population growth has more than doubled compared to pre-Covid levels
ANZ economists are still forecasting another Official Cash Rate hike next year and say domestic inflation is still sky high, and yet to capitulate, while 'a lot still needs to go right' for the OCR to not need to eventually go higher
7th Nov 23, 1:40pm
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ANZ economists are still forecasting another Official Cash Rate hike next year and say domestic inflation is still sky high, and yet to capitulate, while 'a lot still needs to go right' for the OCR to not need to eventually go higher
Just as the Reserve Bank appears to be turning the inflation battle in its favour, here comes the double trouble of rampant immigration and a refreshed housing market
5th Nov 23, 6:00am
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Just as the Reserve Bank appears to be turning the inflation battle in its favour, here comes the double trouble of rampant immigration and a refreshed housing market
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says the currently wide cost gap between building and buying a house should reduce, but much of this is expected to come via higher house prices
30th Oct 23, 1:50pm
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BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says the currently wide cost gap between building and buying a house should reduce, but much of this is expected to come via higher house prices
Immigration driven population growth in Auckland means demand for housing is starting to exceed supply
26th Oct 23, 10:40am
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Immigration driven population growth in Auckland means demand for housing is starting to exceed supply
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Stats NZ says the country's population grew by 105,900 people in the year to June, with Auckland's population up 47,000; migration responsible for three-quarters of Auckland growth
25th Oct 23, 11:57am
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Stats NZ says the country's population grew by 105,900 people in the year to June, with Auckland's population up 47,000; migration responsible for three-quarters of Auckland growth
Almost 200,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the 12 months to September
17th Oct 23, 10:06am
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Almost 200,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the 12 months to September
Latest monthly net migration gain up 28.5% compared to pre-Covid levels, Statistics NZ says
11th Oct 23, 11:48am
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Latest monthly net migration gain up 28.5% compared to pre-Covid levels, Statistics NZ says
The number of new homes being built in Auckland may be starting to decline just as immigration ramps up
11th Oct 23, 10:20am
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The number of new homes being built in Auckland may be starting to decline just as immigration ramps up
Record immigration will put pressure on NZ’s population, infrastructure and productivity. So where’s the election debate?
9th Oct 23, 3:00pm
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Record immigration will put pressure on NZ’s population, infrastructure and productivity. So where’s the election debate?
The Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index has turned negative for the first time in two-and-a-half years
27th Sep 23, 9:09am
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The Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index has turned negative for the first time in two-and-a-half years
Strong arrivals of non-NZ citizens, relaxation of border restrictions & changes to immigration settings drive record net migration gain
12th Sep 23, 11:10am
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Strong arrivals of non-NZ citizens, relaxation of border restrictions & changes to immigration settings drive record net migration gain
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
More than 14,000 overseas workers and 12,000 overseas students arrived in New Zealand during July
17th Aug 23, 9:53am
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More than 14,000 overseas workers and 12,000 overseas students arrived in New Zealand during July
Migrants on residence visas accounted for 12.4% of dwelling purchases in year to June
26th Jul 23, 10:10am
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Migrants on residence visas accounted for 12.4% of dwelling purchases in year to June
More than 105,000 overseas workers have arrived in New Zealand since the beginning of the year
12th Jul 23, 9:33am
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More than 105,000 overseas workers have arrived in New Zealand since the beginning of the year
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
On average 17,656 people are arriving in New Zealand on work visas every month
13th Jun 23, 11:00am
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On average 17,656 people are arriving in New Zealand on work visas every month