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'Just because it hasn't worked yet doesn't mean it's not a good idea': Government launches fresh attempt to lure supermarkets to NZ

'Just because it hasn't worked yet doesn't mean it's not a good idea': Government launches fresh attempt to lure supermarkets to NZ

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; ANZ's OCR response arrives, test rates stable, service sector expands - just, housing values stay in a funk, swaps firm, NZX50 soft, NZD firmish, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; ANZ's OCR response arrives, test rates stable, service sector expands - just, housing values stay in a funk, swaps firm, NZX50 soft, NZD firmish, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 slips as NZX, Skellerup, Spark and Kiwi Property gain; SkyCity casino, a2 Milk, Vulcan Steel, and Vista are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 slips as NZX, Skellerup, Spark and Kiwi Property gain; SkyCity casino, a2 Milk, Vulcan Steel, and Vista are the main decliners

RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says there’s still ‘some pretty good’ monetary stimulus supporting NZ's economy, election not ‘the thing that's front of mind’ when making OCR decisions

RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says there’s still ‘some pretty good’ monetary stimulus supporting NZ's economy, election not ‘the thing that's front of mind’ when making OCR decisions

Brian Easton says there is a strong case to be made that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is the government agency that has contributed the most to New Zealand’s economic growth

Brian Easton says there is a strong case to be made that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is the government agency that has contributed the most to New Zealand’s economic growth

Despite the first Official Cash Rate increase in three years, ANZ NZ, ASB, BNZ and Kiwibank have left their mortgage serviceability test rates unchanged

Despite the first Official Cash Rate increase in three years, ANZ NZ, ASB, BNZ and Kiwibank have left their mortgage serviceability test rates unchanged

Chris Trotter separates the Australian and New Zealand protest vote leaders, noting that Winston Peters simply doesn’t possess the repressed political rage of Pauline Hanson, or the ability to communicate it

Chris Trotter separates the Australian and New Zealand protest vote leaders, noting that Winston Peters simply doesn’t possess the repressed political rage of Pauline Hanson, or the ability to communicate it

Roger J Kerr says the prolonged period of NZ dollar weakness has given a major boost to our export sector with substantially higher export commodity prices. "We will now see NZD appreciation in its own right, returning all the currency cross-rates higher"

Roger J Kerr says the prolonged period of NZ dollar weakness has given a major boost to our export sector with substantially higher export commodity prices. "We will now see NZD appreciation in its own right, returning all the currency cross-rates higher"

Fonterra has cut its farmgate milk payout forecast for the new season by -5%, citing strong global supply and softer demand

Fonterra has cut its farmgate milk payout forecast for the new season by -5%, citing strong global supply and softer demand

US-Iran conflict escalates, but market reaction to hostilities muted, prior to further step up in military action over the weekend. Japanese bonds and yen supported after local investors encouraged to re-allocate towards Japanese assets

US-Iran conflict escalates, but market reaction to hostilities muted, prior to further step up in military action over the weekend. Japanese bonds and yen supported after local investors encouraged to re-allocate towards Japanese assets

China car exports flood global markets; helium access a new chokepoint; Japan PPI high & rising; eyes on yen; US data languid; freight rates rise again; UST 10yr at 4.56%; gold rises; oil holds on Strait closure; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.5

China car exports flood global markets; helium access a new chokepoint; Japan PPI high & rising; eyes on yen; US data languid; freight rates rise again; UST 10yr at 4.56%; gold rises; oil holds on Strait closure; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.5

The New Zealand Tax Podcast - Tax reform moves front and centre in the run-up to the election. Scrutiny Week highlights issues with global tech companies

The New Zealand Tax Podcast - Tax reform moves front and centre in the run-up to the election. Scrutiny Week highlights issues with global tech companies

For fifty years, getting ahead meant a single trade: maximum leverage against residential land. Joseph Darby audits the five assumptions the trade left behind, and a replacement rule for each

For fifty years, getting ahead meant a single trade: maximum leverage against residential land. Joseph Darby audits the five assumptions the trade left behind, and a replacement rule for each

We tracked the floating home loan rate changes over the past two and a half years and find that the main banks have all held back some of the OCR reductions, but are passing on the latest OCR increase in full

We tracked the floating home loan rate changes over the past two and a half years and find that the main banks have all held back some of the OCR reductions, but are passing on the latest OCR increase in full

Unpacking AI: How New Zealand's AI roadshow taught me about upskilling the workforce, security and just jumping in

Unpacking AI: How New Zealand's AI roadshow taught me about upskilling the workforce, security and just jumping in

Anthony Grant reminds trustees that all serious decisions should be the subject of collaborative discussion in which all trustees take part

Anthony Grant reminds trustees that all serious decisions should be the subject of collaborative discussion in which all trustees take part

Dambisa Moyo highlights the risks created by soaring valuations, mounting leverage, and overreliance on technology stocks

Dambisa Moyo highlights the risks created by soaring valuations, mounting leverage, and overreliance on technology stocks

Poland was one of the fastest growing economies in the EU in 2025, expanding 3.6% in real terms. For the first time in history, Poland's nominal GDP surpassed US$1 tln, now one if the global top 20 economies. MFAT reviews the opportunities for New Zealand

Poland was one of the fastest growing economies in the EU in 2025, expanding 3.6% in real terms. For the first time in history, Poland's nominal GDP surpassed US$1 tln, now one if the global top 20 economies. MFAT reviews the opportunities for New Zealand

US real economy data mixed; Wall St enamoured with SK Hynix; China car sales strong, exports stronger; Japan PPI high; container freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.56%; gold rises; oil eases; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.5

US real economy data mixed; Wall St enamoured with SK Hynix; China car sales strong, exports stronger; Japan PPI high; container freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.56%; gold rises; oil eases; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.5

The latest auction activity was at a low point for 2026

The latest auction activity was at a low point for 2026

Given the importance of AI to Australia’s future economic competitiveness, Ross Stitt says they will have to navigate strong competing hopes and fears to get these benefits

Given the importance of AI to Australia’s future economic competitiveness, Ross Stitt says they will have to navigate strong competing hopes and fears to get these benefits

Koichi Hamada weighs the merits of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's call for Japanese monetary tightening as the yen sinks

Koichi Hamada weighs the merits of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's call for Japanese monetary tightening as the yen sinks

'It's the perception and the fear': How Official Cash Rate decisions can influence the optics of an election

'It's the perception and the fear': How Official Cash Rate decisions can influence the optics of an election

Michael Strain implores recent graduates and younger workers to be physically present at their job

Michael Strain implores recent graduates and younger workers to be physically present at their job

GST is becoming working capital. Why earlier intervention could save viable businesses, says Dave Ananth

GST is becoming working capital. Why earlier intervention could save viable businesses, says Dave Ananth