Business
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending fell by 0.3% in October, while retail spending dropped by 0.7%; 'the softness in spending is notable as it comes as population growth is continuing to surge'
15th Nov 23, 11:16am
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending fell by 0.3% in October, while retail spending dropped by 0.7%; 'the softness in spending is notable as it comes as population growth is continuing to surge'
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Economists are reviewing their inflation and interest rate forecasts after new Stats NZ pricing information suggests the rate of inflation in the current quarter may be slower than expected
15th Nov 23, 8:24am
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Economists are reviewing their inflation and interest rate forecasts after new Stats NZ pricing information suggests the rate of inflation in the current quarter may be slower than expected
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Stats NZ says food prices 'fell across the board in October'; Stats NZ has also released a new monthly series of pricing data to give more timely inflation information; airfares now dropping quickly, rents still rising, tobacco up sharply
14th Nov 23, 11:07am
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Stats NZ says food prices 'fell across the board in October'; Stats NZ has also released a new monthly series of pricing data to give more timely inflation information; airfares now dropping quickly, rents still rising, tobacco up sharply
Michael Strain explains why advances in artificial intelligence will not eliminate the need for human workers any time soon
14th Nov 23, 10:53am
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Michael Strain explains why advances in artificial intelligence will not eliminate the need for human workers any time soon
NZ workers have few protections if their employer goes bust – fixing the Companies Act would help, says Trish Keeper
13th Nov 23, 2:05pm
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NZ workers have few protections if their employer goes bust – fixing the Companies Act would help, says Trish Keeper
Explainer: what is the ‘core network’ that was crucial to the massive Optus outage in Australia this week?
10th Nov 23, 9:37am
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Explainer: what is the ‘core network’ that was crucial to the massive Optus outage in Australia this week?
A worldwide rush to use sustainable aviation fuel, a fuel that can dramatically reduce emissions, is creating demand to get the short-term issues solved. California is moving to get the transition done quickly
7th Nov 23, 12:53pm
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A worldwide rush to use sustainable aviation fuel, a fuel that can dramatically reduce emissions, is creating demand to get the short-term issues solved. California is moving to get the transition done quickly
Tight labour markets across the global economy will intensify – with implications from wages & inflation to geopolitics & global economic geography, says David Skilling
4th Nov 23, 9:30am
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Tight labour markets across the global economy will intensify – with implications from wages & inflation to geopolitics & global economic geography, says David Skilling
Whakaari/White Island court case will change the level of accepted risk in New Zealand’s tourism industry
3rd Nov 23, 10:11am
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Whakaari/White Island court case will change the level of accepted risk in New Zealand’s tourism industry
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows a bounce in most activity indicators; ANZ chief economist says 'it would clearly be a stretch to argue there's been no election impact'
31st Oct 23, 1:46pm
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The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows a bounce in most activity indicators; ANZ chief economist says 'it would clearly be a stretch to argue there's been no election impact'
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PwC appointed voluntary administrator of Supie, with initial estimates suggesting creditors are owed about $3m as grocery watchdog reveals 'top 3' on his fix-it list for supermarket sector
30th Oct 23, 12:30pm
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PwC appointed voluntary administrator of Supie, with initial estimates suggesting creditors are owed about $3m as grocery watchdog reveals 'top 3' on his fix-it list for supermarket sector
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
Mark Tanner puts the property-induced consumption blues in China into a broader perspective, seeing a good chance of a pick up, and a return to higher demand
26th Oct 23, 9:27am
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Mark Tanner puts the property-induced consumption blues in China into a broader perspective, seeing a good chance of a pick up, and a return to higher demand
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
Helen Spiropoulos & Rebecca L. Bachmann look at how companies can fudge their numbers to show social and environmental progress
24th Oct 23, 10:51am
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Helen Spiropoulos & Rebecca L. Bachmann look at how companies can fudge their numbers to show social and environmental progress
David Skilling says he came away from two weeks in Asia with a more upbeat assessment of Asia's economic outlook, but with reinforced concerns about Asia’s geopolitical risk profile
21st Oct 23, 10:32am
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David Skilling says he came away from two weeks in Asia with a more upbeat assessment of Asia's economic outlook, but with reinforced concerns about Asia’s geopolitical risk profile
Mark Tanner describes a gigantic new phenomena in China, the realisation of the dream of owning a car. The numbers are huge and the shift just starting. This will also change the desires of Chinese tourists
19th Oct 23, 9:30am
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Mark Tanner describes a gigantic new phenomena in China, the realisation of the dream of owning a car. The numbers are huge and the shift just starting. This will also change the desires of Chinese tourists
With ESG bonuses on the rise, are they improving sustainability or just increasing executive wealth?
18th Oct 23, 12:56pm
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With ESG bonuses on the rise, are they improving sustainability or just increasing executive wealth?
Rob Saunders looks at what Donald Trump can teach the New Zealand accounting profession
13th Oct 23, 1:06pm
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Rob Saunders looks at what Donald Trump can teach the New Zealand accounting profession
Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California’s new climate laws – that will have a global impact
13th Oct 23, 11:55am
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Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California’s new climate laws – that will have a global impact
Food prices virtually unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis in the past month, taking the annual rate of food price inflation down to 8.0%, according to Stats NZ
12th Oct 23, 11:13am
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Food prices virtually unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis in the past month, taking the annual rate of food price inflation down to 8.0%, according to Stats NZ
Credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings says NZ Post is facing 'ongoing structural decline' in its traditional business and will have reduced financial flexibility after sale of Kiwibank to the Crown
6th Oct 23, 12:36pm
Credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings says NZ Post is facing 'ongoing structural decline' in its traditional business and will have reduced financial flexibility after sale of Kiwibank to the Crown
The latest survey of business opinion from NZIER shows fewer firms are feeling negative
3rd Oct 23, 10:17am
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The latest survey of business opinion from NZIER shows fewer firms are feeling negative
The shift to electric cars and hybrids is happening fast. But to make a meaningful dent in our passenger car fleet before 2040, the adoption rate will need to pick up significantly from here
2nd Oct 23, 10:25am
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The shift to electric cars and hybrids is happening fast. But to make a meaningful dent in our passenger car fleet before 2040, the adoption rate will need to pick up significantly from here
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows a mixed picture of a 'patchy' economy, with inflationary pressures gradually waning, but with cost and wage expectations remaining very elevated
28th Sep 23, 1:28pm
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The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows a mixed picture of a 'patchy' economy, with inflationary pressures gradually waning, but with cost and wage expectations remaining very elevated
