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A week of politicians pumping out policy: Retirement age, overstayer units and container return schemes, plus fuel security

A week of politicians pumping out policy: Retirement age, overstayer units and container return schemes, plus fuel security

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, fuel costs crowd out travel plans, waiting is safer, new borrowing jumps, Yili profits jump, Toyota securitises more, swaps up NZD stable, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no retail rate changes, fuel costs crowd out travel plans, waiting is safer, new borrowing jumps, Yili profits jump, Toyota securitises more, swaps up NZD stable, & more

Christian Emery offers a report card as the Trump administration claims a ‘win’ against Iran

Christian Emery offers a report card as the Trump administration claims a ‘win’ against Iran

Cyclone Gabrielle exposed the risks of forestry slash. New research suggests little has changed,  Steve Urlich and Alex Williamson say

Cyclone Gabrielle exposed the risks of forestry slash. New research suggests little has changed,  Steve Urlich and Alex Williamson say

Over 1000 new homes were completed in Auckland in February but residential construction in the region remains relatively subdued

Over 1000 new homes were completed in Auckland in February but residential construction in the region remains relatively subdued

Joseph Darby questions whether some people are putting too much money in KiwiSaver, noting there's no illiquidity premium in exchange for reduced access to capital

Joseph Darby questions whether some people are putting too much money in KiwiSaver, noting there's no illiquidity premium in exchange for reduced access to capital

Rally in risk risk-sensitive markets takes a breather after recent gains. Oil prices rebound on reports the US is looking to restart ship transits. US Treasury yields higher while currency markets subdued overall

Rally in risk risk-sensitive markets takes a breather after recent gains. Oil prices rebound on reports the US is looking to restart ship transits. US Treasury yields higher while currency markets subdued overall

US data weakish with debt stress rising suddenly; China FX reserves swell; Norway hikes; German factory orders rise; Australia discovers tariffs; Shell profits leap; UST 10yr at 4.40%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.8

US data weakish with debt stress rising suddenly; China FX reserves swell; Norway hikes; German factory orders rise; Australia discovers tariffs; Shell profits leap; UST 10yr at 4.40%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.8

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; OECD worries about our energy sector, rents soft, NZGBs popular, Kelly gets top spot, livestock prices turn up, swaps ease, NZX up, NZD up, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; OECD worries about our energy sector, rents soft, NZGBs popular, Kelly gets top spot, livestock prices turn up, swaps ease, NZX up, NZD up, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gentrack, EBOS, Infratil and Scales Corp lead NZX50 gains as Tourism Holdings, SkyCity, Argosy and Turners decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gentrack, EBOS, Infratil and Scales Corp lead NZX50 gains as Tourism Holdings, SkyCity, Argosy and Turners decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Turners, Sky TV, Tourism Holdings and Vista lead the Friday gains as a2 Milk, Ryman, Fletcher and Port of Tauranga decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Turners, Sky TV, Tourism Holdings and Vista lead the Friday gains as a2 Milk, Ryman, Fletcher and Port of Tauranga decline

NZ Govt Bond Tender #991; Tender Date 7 May 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #991; Tender Date 7 May 2026

Climate Change Commission says infrastructure, nature and bioeconomy, funding and community wellbeing are areas of significant risk as it releases 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment

Climate Change Commission says infrastructure, nature and bioeconomy, funding and community wellbeing are areas of significant risk as it releases 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment

New Zealand’s economy is recovering gradually but global turbulence, unemployment, 'subdued' net migration and high electricity prices are impacting momentum, an OECD economic survey report says

New Zealand’s economy is recovering gradually but global turbulence, unemployment, 'subdued' net migration and high electricity prices are impacting momentum, an OECD economic survey report says

Average rents flattening in Auckland, still declining in Wellington, Realestate.co.nz says

Average rents flattening in Auckland, still declining in Wellington, Realestate.co.nz says

As the 'AI factory' race reaches New Zealand, Angus Dowell says it raises broad ranging questions

As the 'AI factory' race reaches New Zealand, Angus Dowell says it raises broad ranging questions

Reserve Bank says it wants banks to have a much broader sense of insurance coverage across their loan portfolio as emerging insurance pressures ‘indicate financial stability risks may increase’

Reserve Bank says it wants banks to have a much broader sense of insurance coverage across their loan portfolio as emerging insurance pressures ‘indicate financial stability risks may increase’

Buoyant investor risk sentiment on hopes for an imminent end to the war supports global equities. S&P gains to a new record high. Oil prices sharply lower contributing to a rally across government bond markets

Buoyant investor risk sentiment on hopes for an imminent end to the war supports global equities. S&P gains to a new record high. Oil prices sharply lower contributing to a rally across government bond markets

Oil prices tumble even as Hormuz remains shut; US labour market expands; China holiday travel rises; global debt demand shifts away from US Treasuries; UST 10yr at 4.35%; gold jumps and oil falls; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.8

Oil prices tumble even as Hormuz remains shut; US labour market expands; China holiday travel rises; global debt demand shifts away from US Treasuries; UST 10yr at 4.35%; gold jumps and oil falls; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.8

Fuel prices and uncertainty's 'chilling' impact: Inside Treasury's Middle East crisis advice to Nicola Willis

Fuel prices and uncertainty's 'chilling' impact: Inside Treasury's Middle East crisis advice to Nicola Willis

Over the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now it’s being exposed, Olga Dodd & Adrian Fernandez-Perez say

Over the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now it’s being exposed, Olga Dodd & Adrian Fernandez-Perez say

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; RBNZ sees lower house prices & worries about insurance access, Q1 labour market little-changed, rising real estate broker commissions, swaps stable, NZD up, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; RBNZ sees lower house prices & worries about insurance access, Q1 labour market little-changed, rising real estate broker commissions, swaps stable, NZD up, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Infratil, Serko, Vista and Tower lift the NZX50 sharply, while Gentrack, a2 Milk, SkyCity casino and Kathmandu hold it back

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Infratil, Serko, Vista and Tower lift the NZX50 sharply, while Gentrack, a2 Milk, SkyCity casino and Kathmandu hold it back

Since Depositor Compensation Scheme launch residential mortgage lending by finance companies is up over 30%, Reserve Bank says

Since Depositor Compensation Scheme launch residential mortgage lending by finance companies is up over 30%, Reserve Bank says

Live-stream of the May 2026 RBNZ Financial Stability review press conference with Governor Anna Breman

Live-stream of the May 2026 RBNZ Financial Stability review press conference with Governor Anna Breman