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Officials eye targeted support as fuel crisis deepens, with economists warning of widespread cost pressures and inequality researcher noting some people have no resilience against this kind of shock

Officials eye targeted support as fuel crisis deepens, with economists warning of widespread cost pressures and inequality researcher noting some people have no resilience against this kind of shock

While GDP data shows economic growth, ‘it was still barely at a pace that would have halted the rise in unemployment or added to domestic inflation pressures,’ Westpac senior economist says

While GDP data shows economic growth, ‘it was still barely at a pace that would have halted the rise in unemployment or added to domestic inflation pressures,’ Westpac senior economist says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more mortgage & TD rate rises, GDP rise less than expected, residential property returns vanish, swaps firm, NZX50 falls sharply, NZD lower, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more mortgage & TD rate rises, GDP rise less than expected, residential property returns vanish, swaps firm, NZX50 falls sharply, NZD lower, & more

NZ Govt Bond Tender #984; Tender Date 19 Mar 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #984; Tender Date 19 Mar 2026

PM Christopher Luxon signals 'things could get worse', as fuel prices surge and government contingency plan ramps up

PM Christopher Luxon signals 'things could get worse', as fuel prices surge and government contingency plan ramps up

ANZ staff are reporting that customers are 'wary so far', but not panicking - however, some businesses are saying that the phones have stopped ringing

ANZ staff are reporting that customers are 'wary so far', but not panicking - however, some businesses are saying that the phones have stopped ringing

Household term deposit balances have flat-lined since early 2024. But now that bank offer rates are rising, with 4%-plus rates even offered by some main banks, will that encourage savers to move back?

Household term deposit balances have flat-lined since early 2024. But now that bank offer rates are rising, with 4%-plus rates even offered by some main banks, will that encourage savers to move back?

Allan Barber assesses the sharply elevated geopolitical risks on the rural economy, worrying that the longer it goes on, the more it will hurt

Allan Barber assesses the sharply elevated geopolitical risks on the rural economy, worrying that the longer it goes on, the more it will hurt

New Zealand’s economy grew 0.2% in the December 2025 quarter with rental, hiring and real estate services the largest contributors

New Zealand’s economy grew 0.2% in the December 2025 quarter with rental, hiring and real estate services the largest contributors

Low returns and potential negative cash flows are reducing the appeal of residential property as an investment

Low returns and potential negative cash flows are reducing the appeal of residential property as an investment

Measuring democracy: New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978

Measuring democracy: New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978

US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady and notes uncertainty from Iran. FOMC continues to signal one rate cut this year. Oil prices gained after an Iranian gas field was hit weighing on risk-sensitive assets

US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady and notes uncertainty from Iran. FOMC continues to signal one rate cut this year. Oil prices gained after an Iranian gas field was hit weighing on risk-sensitive assets

US Fed holds as expected; US data weaker; Bank of Canada holds; Malaysia walks away from US tariff deal; Korean strike threat another supply chain risk; UST 10yr at 4.22%; gold drops; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 62

US Fed holds as expected; US data weaker; Bank of Canada holds; Malaysia walks away from US tariff deal; Korean strike threat another supply chain risk; UST 10yr at 4.22%; gold drops; oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 62

The country's largest mortgage lender raises its carded home loan rates too, with more than me-too increases. Unlike some, they raised term deposit rates at the same time

The country's largest mortgage lender raises its carded home loan rates too, with more than me-too increases. Unlike some, they raised term deposit rates at the same time

Latest figures show fuel stock supply still stable, with 49 days in total in country and heading to NZ

Latest figures show fuel stock supply still stable, with 49 days in total in country and heading to NZ

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; BNZ raises mortgage rates, QV finds flat market, current account deficit wider, dairy prices hold, monitoring fuel stocks, swaps lower, NZD holds, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; BNZ raises mortgage rates, QV finds flat market, current account deficit wider, dairy prices hold, monitoring fuel stocks, swaps lower, NZD holds, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Tourism Holdings, Air New Zealand, SkyTV and the NZX drive market gains, with Summerset, F&P Healthcare and Sanford leading the losses

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Tourism Holdings, Air New Zealand, SkyTV and the NZX drive market gains, with Summerset, F&P Healthcare and Sanford leading the losses

New Talbot Mills Research poll shows a hung Parliament with both the left and right blocs getting 61 seats

New Talbot Mills Research poll shows a hung Parliament with both the left and right blocs getting 61 seats

From the strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways

From the strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways

As the Government plans to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms and exempt service tenants from living in their first home, MBIE analysis says 'proposals have arisen out of lobbying from the farming sector'

As the Government plans to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms and exempt service tenants from living in their first home, MBIE analysis says 'proposals have arisen out of lobbying from the farming sector'

Lynda Moore says next time you feel frustrated with money, pause and ask yourself: 'Does this choice reflect how much I value myself?'

Lynda Moore says next time you feel frustrated with money, pause and ask yourself: 'Does this choice reflect how much I value myself?'

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has increased, though at 3.7% of GDP it remains manageable particularly compared with some of the figures in our recent past

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has increased, though at 3.7% of GDP it remains manageable particularly compared with some of the figures in our recent past

Led by sheep & beef, farmers are holding a positive outlook on the agri economy. ‘Higher commodity prices’ were cited as the major source of optimism, while ‘rising input costs’ was the most prominent reason given by those with a negative outlook

Led by sheep & beef, farmers are holding a positive outlook on the agri economy. ‘Higher commodity prices’ were cited as the major source of optimism, while ‘rising input costs’ was the most prominent reason given by those with a negative outlook

Is it time for a proper root and branch independent review of our official statistics provider, including what it does, what it provides, how it provides it and the timeliness and accuracy of that information?

Is it time for a proper root and branch independent review of our official statistics provider, including what it does, what it provides, how it provides it and the timeliness and accuracy of that information?

BNZ is the next to raise fixed mortgage rates, but they do it differently to Westpac, holding advantages in some terms. BNZ did not raise term deposit rates at the same time, as Westpac did

BNZ is the next to raise fixed mortgage rates, but they do it differently to Westpac, holding advantages in some terms. BNZ did not raise term deposit rates at the same time, as Westpac did