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Applications for the Reserve Bank’s two new Assistant Governor positions and shiny new Chief of Staff role are now officially open, just don't use AI in your application
Applications for the Reserve Bank’s two new Assistant Governor positions and shiny new Chief of Staff role are now officially open, just don't use AI in your application
New Zealand’s next government could be a four‑party coalition. Get used to the new normal, Grant Duncan says
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New Zealand’s next government could be a four‑party coalition. Get used to the new normal, Grant Duncan says
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ASB changes many rates, building costs rise, workers lose share, Westpac ups payout forecast, NZGB tender popular, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ASB changes many rates, building costs rise, workers lose share, Westpac ups payout forecast, NZGB tender popular, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
After a pause, ASB moves to update both its home loan and term deposit rates. They're now more closely aligned with main rivals' rates
After a pause, ASB moves to update both its home loan and term deposit rates. They're now more closely aligned with main rivals' rates
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 falls -0.2% as Stride, a2 Milk, Spark and Freightways gain while Gentrack, Oceania, Ryman and SkyCity casino decline
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 falls -0.2% as Stride, a2 Milk, Spark and Freightways gain while Gentrack, Oceania, Ryman and SkyCity casino decline
NZ businesses are passing on higher prices as energy pressures mount, ASB survey finds
NZ businesses are passing on higher prices as energy pressures mount, ASB survey finds
National pushes jobseeker drug testing and welfare savings as Labour targets domestic airfares and Act's David Seymour slams a 'dumpster fire' policy debate
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National pushes jobseeker drug testing and welfare savings as Labour targets domestic airfares and Act's David Seymour slams a 'dumpster fire' policy debate
Dave Ananth says when a debtor cannot fund a realistic resolution alone, another balance sheet can enter the discussion; the family’s
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Dave Ananth says when a debtor cannot fund a realistic resolution alone, another balance sheet can enter the discussion; the family’s
Cheap Chinese EVs could soon shake up NZ’s used car market. Kenny Ching asks if we are ready
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Cheap Chinese EVs could soon shake up NZ’s used car market. Kenny Ching asks if we are ready
'The increasing risks of disasters under climate change will result in homes in high-risk areas becoming uninsurable,' climate report from MCERT and Statistics New Zealand says
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'The increasing risks of disasters under climate change will result in homes in high-risk areas becoming uninsurable,' climate report from MCERT and Statistics New Zealand says
Weaker risk appetite returns. Global bond yields hit fresh record highs but UST 10-year rate eases off new peak. European bond spreads to Germany widen again, led by France
Weaker risk appetite returns. Global bond yields hit fresh record highs but UST 10-year rate eases off new peak. European bond spreads to Germany widen again, led by France
US mortgage rates jump; US inflation expectations jump; US Fed members aligned in inflation fight; China's gold holding jump; India hikes; German factories busy; UST 10yr at 5.29%; gold soft, oil holds high; NZ$1 = 56 USc; TWI-5 = 59.8
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US mortgage rates jump; US inflation expectations jump; US Fed members aligned in inflation fight; China's gold holding jump; India hikes; German factories busy; UST 10yr at 5.29%; gold soft, oil holds high; NZ$1 = 56 USc; TWI-5 = 59.8
The race by governments worldwide to 'raise defence spending' sharply is going to require funding. Returns to investors are likely to be outsized. The largest pool of funds are those in retirement savings investment accounts
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The race by governments worldwide to 'raise defence spending' sharply is going to require funding. Returns to investors are likely to be outsized. The largest pool of funds are those in retirement savings investment accounts
Residential construction costs shot up in Q3, pushing up the cost of new homes
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Residential construction costs shot up in Q3, pushing up the cost of new homes
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, spending 'resilient', dairy prices rise, housing demographics not positive, climate shifts into uncharted territory, swaps NZX and NZD all stable, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, spending 'resilient', dairy prices rise, housing demographics not positive, climate shifts into uncharted territory, swaps NZX and NZD all stable, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 edges lower as Serko, Tower, Briscoes and Channel Infrastructure advance while Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy and Hallensteins retreat
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 edges lower as Serko, Tower, Briscoes and Channel Infrastructure advance while Tourism Holdings, Oceania, Argosy and Hallensteins retreat
Westpac NZ’s September card spending shows a 1.4% monthly increase and a 7.7% annual increase in retail activity driven by soaring fuel costs
Westpac NZ’s September card spending shows a 1.4% monthly increase and a 7.7% annual increase in retail activity driven by soaring fuel costs
NZ First unveils party list with former FMA chair Craig Stobo, retired All Black Taine Randell and former National MPs in top 10
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NZ First unveils party list with former FMA chair Craig Stobo, retired All Black Taine Randell and former National MPs in top 10
Chris Hipkins promises Labour 'will break down the barriers that stop new competitors taking on the big banks'
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Chris Hipkins promises Labour 'will break down the barriers that stop new competitors taking on the big banks'
National wants to keep Investment Boost, review the GST registration threshold and create an AI-powered export navigator covering things like tariffs as party releases small business plan
National wants to keep Investment Boost, review the GST registration threshold and create an AI-powered export navigator covering things like tariffs as party releases small business plan
Lending growth appears to be starting to slow for mortgages and business lending but farmers will be keeping the banks happy
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Lending growth appears to be starting to slow for mortgages and business lending but farmers will be keeping the banks happy
Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds wants 'stable' house prices and stands by her party's capital gains tax growth assumptions
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Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds wants 'stable' house prices and stands by her party's capital gains tax growth assumptions
Risk appetite improves. US equities lift to fresh record highs. Global rates modestly lower, credit spreads narrower. USD broadly weaker
Risk appetite improves. US equities lift to fresh record highs. Global rates modestly lower, credit spreads narrower. USD broadly weaker
Second tier US data quite mixed; Canada reports larger trade surplus; China expansion slows; dairy prices firm; Australian consumer sentiment weak; UST 10yr at 5.26%; gold firmish but oil eases again; NZ$1 = 56.2 USc; TWI-5 = 60
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Second tier US data quite mixed; Canada reports larger trade surplus; China expansion slows; dairy prices firm; Australian consumer sentiment weak; UST 10yr at 5.26%; gold firmish but oil eases again; NZ$1 = 56.2 USc; TWI-5 = 60
‘Up the Wahs’: From fireworks and the All Blacks to capital gains tax, TVNZ leaders’ debate sees Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon clash
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‘Up the Wahs’: From fireworks and the All Blacks to capital gains tax, TVNZ leaders’ debate sees Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon clash