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The Coalition Government is slowing minimum wage increases below inflation but research suggests the policy settings don’t matter that much for the wider economy
8th Feb 24, 12:10pm
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The Coalition Government is slowing minimum wage increases below inflation but research suggests the policy settings don’t matter that much for the wider economy
Labour market figures out in the coming week tipped to show unemployment rising from the last recorded 3.9% rate to 4.2% or higher
4th Feb 24, 6:01am
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Labour market figures out in the coming week tipped to show unemployment rising from the last recorded 3.9% rate to 4.2% or higher
Coalition Government lifts minimum wage to $23.15 which the Council of Trade Unions says is a cut in real terms
1st Feb 24, 3:42pm
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Coalition Government lifts minimum wage to $23.15 which the Council of Trade Unions says is a cut in real terms
David Hargreaves wonders how able - and indeed willing - the new Government will be to get a grip on our unfolding immigration crisis
12th Dec 23, 3:19pm
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David Hargreaves wonders how able - and indeed willing - the new Government will be to get a grip on our unfolding immigration crisis
The economy is growing much slower than usual and unemployment is rising
7th Nov 23, 7:44am
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The economy is growing much slower than usual and unemployment is rising
The unemployment rate lifts to 3.9% from 3.6% while broader measures also weaken
1st Nov 23, 11:01am
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The unemployment rate lifts to 3.9% from 3.6% while broader measures also weaken
The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show a further rise in unemployment. As long as the central bank gets its wish then the Official Cash Rate will remain 'on hold' after the next review in November
29th Oct 23, 6:00am
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The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show a further rise in unemployment. As long as the central bank gets its wish then the Official Cash Rate will remain 'on hold' after the next review in November
Xero says small business sales are inconsistent across New Zealand, with some regions facing more challenging times than others
26th Oct 23, 5:00am
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Xero says small business sales are inconsistent across New Zealand, with some regions facing more challenging times than others
Interest.co.nz's Home Loan Affordability Reports suggest first home buyers have been poorly served by both Labour and National-led governments
19th Oct 23, 9:11am
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Interest.co.nz's Home Loan Affordability Reports suggest first home buyers have been poorly served by both Labour and National-led governments
Interest rates: Monetary policy is always political as central banks opt to back the financial sector
12th Oct 23, 10:38am
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Interest rates: Monetary policy is always political as central banks opt to back the financial sector
If the economy develops as expected, with very weak economic activity and falling inflation, then 'we should start talking more about rate cuts as we head into next year', Kiwibank economists say
22nd Aug 23, 11:34am
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If the economy develops as expected, with very weak economic activity and falling inflation, then 'we should start talking more about rate cuts as we head into next year', Kiwibank economists say
Westpac economists say if the RBNZ's judgement is wrong, then New Zealand could be facing a protracted period of strong domestic inflation pressures
21st Aug 23, 2:23pm
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Westpac economists say if the RBNZ's judgement is wrong, then New Zealand could be facing a protracted period of strong domestic inflation pressures
Economists at Westpac and ANZ still see the combination of economic resilience and 'sticky' inflation as forcing the Reserve Bank to raise the Official Cash Rate again
7th Aug 23, 1:33pm
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Economists at Westpac and ANZ still see the combination of economic resilience and 'sticky' inflation as forcing the Reserve Bank to raise the Official Cash Rate again
The Reserve Bank is now set fair to 'watch, worry and wait' its way through the election
3rd Aug 23, 8:30am
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The Reserve Bank is now set fair to 'watch, worry and wait' its way through the election
The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show rising unemployment. If unemployment doesn't rise - or indeed if it even falls - this will heap more pressure back on our central bank in its inflation fight
30th Jul 23, 6:30am
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The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show rising unemployment. If unemployment doesn't rise - or indeed if it even falls - this will heap more pressure back on our central bank in its inflation fight
Xero says Kiwi small businesses are showing resilience despite weaker sales data consistent with New Zealand being in recession
27th Jul 23, 5:00am
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Xero says Kiwi small businesses are showing resilience despite weaker sales data consistent with New Zealand being in recession
Core inflation has barely budged in the past nine months and may stick around until unemployment begins to rise, economists suggest
19th Jul 23, 4:48pm
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Core inflation has barely budged in the past nine months and may stick around until unemployment begins to rise, economists suggest
Two more RBA rate hikes, tumbling inflation, and a high chance of recession: how The Conversation's forecasting panel sees Australia's 2023-24
4th Jul 23, 10:01am
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Two more RBA rate hikes, tumbling inflation, and a high chance of recession: how The Conversation's forecasting panel sees Australia's 2023-24
A Business NZ commissioned report says NZ businesses aren't using inflation as cover for opportunistic price rises
14th Jun 23, 5:00am
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A Business NZ commissioned report says NZ businesses aren't using inflation as cover for opportunistic price rises
BNZ economists say the migration surge is 'great news for moderating wage inflation' but raises questions of how strong population-led growth may become and how this may delay the Reserve Bank easing monetary conditions
3rd May 23, 2:32pm
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BNZ economists say the migration surge is 'great news for moderating wage inflation' but raises questions of how strong population-led growth may become and how this may delay the Reserve Bank easing monetary conditions
Statistics New Zealand says the unemployment rate remained the same in the March quarter, while there were 22,000 jobs added, the labour force participation rate hit a new high and private sector ordinary hourly wage growth rose to 8.2%
3rd May 23, 11:04am
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Statistics New Zealand says the unemployment rate remained the same in the March quarter, while there were 22,000 jobs added, the labour force participation rate hit a new high and private sector ordinary hourly wage growth rose to 8.2%
Labour market figures to be released this week will likely show unemployment levels largely unchanged, but economists and the Reserve Bank are still expecting 'slack' to start emerging in the labour force as the year goes on
1st May 23, 2:31pm
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Labour market figures to be released this week will likely show unemployment levels largely unchanged, but economists and the Reserve Bank are still expecting 'slack' to start emerging in the labour force as the year goes on
Rising wages are moderating the effect of rising interest rates on first home buyers
28th Apr 23, 5:00am
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Rising wages are moderating the effect of rising interest rates on first home buyers
Loose monetary policy helped households ignore a loss of real income during the pandemic - higher interest rates are a reality check
26th Mar 23, 6:00am
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Loose monetary policy helped households ignore a loss of real income during the pandemic - higher interest rates are a reality check
Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at poor productivity and wages with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan
13th Mar 23, 10:39am
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Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at poor productivity and wages with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan