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Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing has hit $350 billion for the first time, while the nearly $1.2 billion growth in the 'mortgage pile' last month was the most since November last year
31st Jul 23, 3:59pm
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Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing has hit $350 billion for the first time, while the nearly $1.2 billion growth in the 'mortgage pile' last month was the most since November last year
ANZ economists say while the Reserve Bank is banking on the economy 'rolling over' rapidly 'we’re not convinced things are quite that weak'
31st Jul 23, 1:23pm
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ANZ economists say while the Reserve Bank is banking on the economy 'rolling over' rapidly 'we’re not convinced things are quite that weak'
The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show rising unemployment. If unemployment doesn't rise - or indeed if it even falls - this will heap more pressure back on our central bank in its inflation fight
30th Jul 23, 6:30am
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The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show rising unemployment. If unemployment doesn't rise - or indeed if it even falls - this will heap more pressure back on our central bank in its inflation fight
Failed NZ businesses leave a trail of destruction. Here are 3 things Inland Revenue could do to minimise damage
28th Jul 23, 11:33am
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Failed NZ businesses leave a trail of destruction. Here are 3 things Inland Revenue could do to minimise damage
Xero says Kiwi small businesses are showing resilience despite weaker sales data consistent with New Zealand being in recession
27th Jul 23, 5:00am
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Xero says Kiwi small businesses are showing resilience despite weaker sales data consistent with New Zealand being in recession
Climate extremes make NZ’s supply chains highly vulnerable – it’s time to rethink how we grow and ship food
26th Jul 23, 8:06am
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Climate extremes make NZ’s supply chains highly vulnerable – it’s time to rethink how we grow and ship food
After quarterly inflation figures that contained, in the words of one economist, 'a number of red flags' for the Reserve Bank, upcoming labour market data are seen as key ahead of the RBNZ's next Official Cash Rate decision in August
24th Jul 23, 2:24pm
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After quarterly inflation figures that contained, in the words of one economist, 'a number of red flags' for the Reserve Bank, upcoming labour market data are seen as key ahead of the RBNZ's next Official Cash Rate decision in August
Westpac economists say many things need to change if the tourism sector is to thrive in the post Covid era
21st Jul 23, 5:00am
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Westpac economists say many things need to change if the tourism sector is to thrive in the post Covid era
David Hargreaves says while inflation is finally heading in the right direction, there's still not enough evidence that the RBNZ's strenuous, interest rate hiking, efforts are going to be able to completely tame high prices in the short term
20th Jul 23, 5:00am
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David Hargreaves says while inflation is finally heading in the right direction, there's still not enough evidence that the RBNZ's strenuous, interest rate hiking, efforts are going to be able to completely tame high prices in the short term
The Government wants grocery suppliers to challenge the power of Foodstuffs and Countdown. Will they?
17th Jul 23, 6:38am
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The Government wants grocery suppliers to challenge the power of Foodstuffs and Countdown. Will they?
UK joins Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership in a colourful ceremony in Auckland
16th Jul 23, 9:02pm
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UK joins Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership in a colourful ceremony in Auckland
David Hargreaves says new figures out in the coming week will likely show a significant fall in the rate of annual inflation but we shouldn't start celebrating 'victory' in the battle against high prices any time soon
16th Jul 23, 6:01am
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David Hargreaves says new figures out in the coming week will likely show a significant fall in the rate of annual inflation but we shouldn't start celebrating 'victory' in the battle against high prices any time soon
Foodstuffs co-operative can afford living wage, professor says, as union wins right to bargain for Fair Pay Agreement
14th Jul 23, 8:33am
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Foodstuffs co-operative can afford living wage, professor says, as union wins right to bargain for Fair Pay Agreement
Stats NZ figures show that total card spending rose by 1.3% in June, with a big surge in fuel spending as the excise duty cut ended being a big factor
13th Jul 23, 11:17am
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending rose by 1.3% in June, with a big surge in fuel spending as the excise duty cut ended being a big factor
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Food prices rise again, with 12.5% annual increase in June: Stats NZ Food Price Index
13th Jul 23, 10:56am
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Food prices rise again, with 12.5% annual increase in June: Stats NZ Food Price Index
Financial Markets Authority eyes new rules for ensuring the finance sector has proper cyber security and business resilience
12th Jul 23, 8:24pm
Financial Markets Authority eyes new rules for ensuring the finance sector has proper cyber security and business resilience
Xero small business survey shows many owners not paying themselves to help keep the lights on
12th Jul 23, 10:26am
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Xero small business survey shows many owners not paying themselves to help keep the lights on
In his global briefing, David Skilling discusses how China is hitting back, reshaped FDI flows, constrained Russia, disinflation, and how the PIGS are flying again
8th Jul 23, 10:11am
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In his global briefing, David Skilling discusses how China is hitting back, reshaped FDI flows, constrained Russia, disinflation, and how the PIGS are flying again
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' trade mission aimed to shore up New Zealand's relationship with China and protect trade links
5th Jul 23, 8:03am
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' trade mission aimed to shore up New Zealand's relationship with China and protect trade links
BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says he continues to believe the next move in interest rates will be down 'and that this will possibly occur sooner than the RBNZ expects'
4th Jul 23, 2:18pm
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BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says he continues to believe the next move in interest rates will be down 'and that this will possibly occur sooner than the RBNZ expects'
Latest NZIER quarterly survey of business opinion shows a slight fall in pessimism but still plenty of worries
4th Jul 23, 10:15am
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Latest NZIER quarterly survey of business opinion shows a slight fall in pessimism but still plenty of worries
Susan Harris says NZ exporters need to be aware of, and prepared for, carbon tariffs being developed by two of their most important premium export markets
2nd Jul 23, 6:01am
by Guest
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Susan Harris says NZ exporters need to be aware of, and prepared for, carbon tariffs being developed by two of their most important premium export markets
ANZ's latest Business Outlook Survey shows a big lift in confidence and overall sentiment, while cost and inflation expectations have dropped
29th Jun 23, 1:20pm
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ANZ's latest Business Outlook Survey shows a big lift in confidence and overall sentiment, while cost and inflation expectations have dropped
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Share broker Tiger Brokers pinged in FMA court case after transacting $60.8m 'without proper checks and controls in place'
29th Jun 23, 1:00pm
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Share broker Tiger Brokers pinged in FMA court case after transacting $60.8m 'without proper checks and controls in place'
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday: more jobs & higher pay, FHBs buy for less, tackling online fraud, can you support us, swaps up, NZD down, & more
28th Jun 23, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday: more jobs & higher pay, FHBs buy for less, tackling online fraud, can you support us, swaps up, NZD down, & more