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Labour-led govt will bring in Zero Carbon Act, Climate Commission and have an all-sectors, all gasses pricing scheme; Ardern says Peters agrees on outcome, advocated strongly for the regions, which will show through in policies
20th Oct 17, 5:15pm
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Labour-led govt will bring in Zero Carbon Act, Climate Commission and have an all-sectors, all gasses pricing scheme; Ardern says Peters agrees on outcome, advocated strongly for the regions, which will show through in policies
GDP grows bang in line with market expectations; per capita GDP grows 0.3% in the quarter; construction activity shrinks again
21st Sep 17, 11:06am
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GDP grows bang in line with market expectations; per capita GDP grows 0.3% in the quarter; construction activity shrinks again
Labour targets rental law overhaul; Nats to get even tougher on gangs and drugs; Greens target leached nitrates levy at dairy, could shave 5% off average dairy farm's profitability
4th Sep 17, 5:02am
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Labour targets rental law overhaul; Nats to get even tougher on gangs and drugs; Greens target leached nitrates levy at dairy, could shave 5% off average dairy farm's profitability
Allan Barber sees debt, environmental restraints, land use regulation, and market forces all moving to make growth in our dairy herd unlikely in the future
16th Aug 17, 9:56am
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Allan Barber sees debt, environmental restraints, land use regulation, and market forces all moving to make growth in our dairy herd unlikely in the future
Labour's knee-jerk 'clean our rivers' call needs details so it doesn't look like a rural-to-urban wealth transfer in the sheep's clothing of a freshwater policy; On the principles of royalties; And why aren't we talking nitrates?
13th Aug 17, 7:02am
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Labour's knee-jerk 'clean our rivers' call needs details so it doesn't look like a rural-to-urban wealth transfer in the sheep's clothing of a freshwater policy; On the principles of royalties; And why aren't we talking nitrates?
Economists expect much of the sharp rise seen in the Consumers Price Index during the March quarter to evaporate, led by sharp falls in petrol prices
14th Jul 17, 10:13am
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Economists expect much of the sharp rise seen in the Consumers Price Index during the March quarter to evaporate, led by sharp falls in petrol prices
Another very sharp rise in food prices raises further questions about the Reserve Bank's benign inflation forecasts
14th Jun 17, 12:42pm
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Another very sharp rise in food prices raises further questions about the Reserve Bank's benign inflation forecasts
US jobs growth sags, trade deficit widens; global airfreight growth strong; China debt stress grows; foreigners disappear from NZ housing sales; UST 10yr 2.16%; oil down and gold up; NZ$1 = 71.5 USc, TWI = 75.6
5th Jun 17, 7:08am
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US jobs growth sags, trade deficit widens; global airfreight growth strong; China debt stress grows; foreigners disappear from NZ housing sales; UST 10yr 2.16%; oil down and gold up; NZ$1 = 71.5 USc, TWI = 75.6
Our compilation of some of the key business, property, farming, retailing and economic comment made in response to the 2017 Budget
25th May 17, 4:18pm
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Our compilation of some of the key business, property, farming, retailing and economic comment made in response to the 2017 Budget
Markets rally after French election result; US govt shutdown looms as debt ceiling reached; Trump wants 15% corporate tax rate; Malaysia pays price for scandal; UST 10yr 2.27%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 70.1 USc, TWI = 7.48
25th Apr 17, 7:59am
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Markets rally after French election result; US govt shutdown looms as debt ceiling reached; Trump wants 15% corporate tax rate; Malaysia pays price for scandal; UST 10yr 2.27%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 70.1 USc, TWI = 7.48
Brian Fallow is encouraged by the collegiality on display in Parliament over climate change, but notes the cow in the room remains agriculture
19th Apr 17, 12:00pm
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Brian Fallow is encouraged by the collegiality on display in Parliament over climate change, but notes the cow in the room remains agriculture
Economists expect the Consumers Price Index to hit levels not seen in years; Reserve Bank not expected to act at this stage
18th Apr 17, 9:09am
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Economists expect the Consumers Price Index to hit levels not seen in years; Reserve Bank not expected to act at this stage
US trade volumes grow unexpectedly; US retail sales slip and consumer prices drop; UST 10yr 2.23%; oil and gold stable; NZ$1 = 70 USc, TWI = 75
17th Apr 17, 8:06am
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US trade volumes grow unexpectedly; US retail sales slip and consumer prices drop; UST 10yr 2.23%; oil and gold stable; NZ$1 = 70 USc, TWI = 75
US jobs and confidence rise; Trump reverses himself; jobs grow in OECD; Aussies tackle large company payment terms abuse; Aussies install solar faster; UST 10yr 2.23%; oil lower, gold up again; NZ$1 = 69.9 USc, TWI = 75.1
14th Apr 17, 8:40am
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US jobs and confidence rise; Trump reverses himself; jobs grow in OECD; Aussies tackle large company payment terms abuse; Aussies install solar faster; UST 10yr 2.23%; oil lower, gold up again; NZ$1 = 69.9 USc, TWI = 75.1
Warnings on New Zealand's environmental performance this week mean the intergenerational debate just got real in an election year, Alex Tarrant says
26th Mar 17, 6:02am
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Warnings on New Zealand's environmental performance this week mean the intergenerational debate just got real in an election year, Alex Tarrant says
No risk of NZers becoming tenants in our own land, LINZ Minister Mark Mitchell says; 'Ratio of land in foreign ownership very small'; Says Stats NZ looking into capturing foreign ownership data outside OIO process
19th Mar 17, 1:20pm
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No risk of NZers becoming tenants in our own land, LINZ Minister Mark Mitchell says; 'Ratio of land in foreign ownership very small'; Says Stats NZ looking into capturing foreign ownership data outside OIO process
GDP grows only 0.4% in December quarter versus market pick of 0.7% and RBNZ forecast of 1.0%; Stats NZ says only half of 16 industries recorded growth; September figures revised down sharply
16th Mar 17, 11:05am
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GDP grows only 0.4% in December quarter versus market pick of 0.7% and RBNZ forecast of 1.0%; Stats NZ says only half of 16 industries recorded growth; September figures revised down sharply
Land Information NZ releases the full 2016 data on the questions it asked people when they bought, sold or transferred real estate. The data also reveals Auckland results
24th Feb 17, 8:57am
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Land Information NZ releases the full 2016 data on the questions it asked people when they bought, sold or transferred real estate. The data also reveals Auckland results
REINZ says lifestyle block market is 'challenging' as sales decline to lowest level in two years
17th Feb 17, 10:48am
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REINZ says lifestyle block market is 'challenging' as sales decline to lowest level in two years
Crown accounts show OBEGAL surplus of $9 mln for six months to December versus forecast of $666 mln deficit; tax revenue and GST running higher than expected
16th Feb 17, 10:38am
Crown accounts show OBEGAL surplus of $9 mln for six months to December versus forecast of $666 mln deficit; tax revenue and GST running higher than expected
Risks to NZ economy include Chinese financial stability, NZ housing and dairy sectors, Treasury and Joyce say; Treasury pencils in dairy price rises
9th Feb 17, 7:46am
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Risks to NZ economy include Chinese financial stability, NZ housing and dairy sectors, Treasury and Joyce say; Treasury pencils in dairy price rises
September 23 named as election date; Prime Minister says National would again work with Act, United Future and Maori Party; would talk to Winston, but NZ First 'an unlikely partner'
1st Feb 17, 2:38pm
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September 23 named as election date; Prime Minister says National would again work with Act, United Future and Maori Party; would talk to Winston, but NZ First 'an unlikely partner'
CPI rose 0.4% in December quarter against 0.3% market expectations; 1.3% inflation for the year; first time inflation has breached 1% in two years, taking it back into the RBNZ's targeted 1% to 3% band
26th Jan 17, 11:18am
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CPI rose 0.4% in December quarter against 0.3% market expectations; 1.3% inflation for the year; first time inflation has breached 1% in two years, taking it back into the RBNZ's targeted 1% to 3% band
Crown accounts show OBEGAL deficit of $768 mln for five months to November versus forecast of $1.704 bln deficit; tax revenue higher than expected; expenses lower than expected
26th Jan 17, 10:20am
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Crown accounts show OBEGAL deficit of $768 mln for five months to November versus forecast of $1.704 bln deficit; tax revenue higher than expected; expenses lower than expected
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19th Jan 17, 8:18am
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This review will not be produced today. Please note any relevant overnight news items in the Comment section below