19th Jan 21, 10:40am
Business confidence recovers on back of strong demand for construction, according to NZIER's latest quarterly survey
Business confidence recovers on back of strong demand for construction, according to NZIER's latest quarterly survey
24th Nov 20, 1:13pm
Economic researcher NZIER says the wave of stimulus provided is pointing to a 'V-shaped recovery' for the New Zealand economy
Economic researcher NZIER says the wave of stimulus provided is pointing to a 'V-shaped recovery' for the New Zealand economy
9th Nov 20, 1:29pm
Top economists, business people and academics see a reduced need for negative interest rates ahead of the Reserve Bank's latest monetary policy review this week
Top economists, business people and academics see a reduced need for negative interest rates ahead of the Reserve Bank's latest monetary policy review this week
20th Oct 20, 10:36am
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows rise in confidence ahead of election - firms much more upbeat about hiring staff
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows rise in confidence ahead of election - firms much more upbeat about hiring staff
7th Oct 20, 9:27am
NZIER reports that the agri-food sector feels squeezed between lower prices and higher costs, which they expect to continue. As the pressure goes on there will be more pain, and possibly higher food prices
NZIER reports that the agri-food sector feels squeezed between lower prices and higher costs, which they expect to continue. As the pressure goes on there will be more pain, and possibly higher food prices
1st Sep 20, 4:12pm
NZIER's Chris Nixon wonders why are we surprised by the enduring strength of the dairy industry. He sees our dairy commodity trade as well positioned for the coming COVID-19 related world recession
NZIER's Chris Nixon wonders why are we surprised by the enduring strength of the dairy industry. He sees our dairy commodity trade as well positioned for the coming COVID-19 related world recession
10th Aug 20, 9:19am
Economist Brian Easton says the book ‘Good Economics for Hard Times’ should be on your reading list.
Economist Brian Easton says the book ‘Good Economics for Hard Times’ should be on your reading list.
3rd Aug 20, 9:59am
Economist Brian Easton says we are failing to think through the interdependencies in an economy
Economist Brian Easton says we are failing to think through the interdependencies in an economy
21st Jul 20, 12:00pm
NZIER's Chris Nixon explains how the nature of New Zealand’s trade, China, and strong institutions have combined to minimise COVID-19 uncertainties, and why the key is our land-based agricultural products
NZIER's Chris Nixon explains how the nature of New Zealand’s trade, China, and strong institutions have combined to minimise COVID-19 uncertainties, and why the key is our land-based agricultural products
8th Jul 20, 2:14pm
NZIER economists say we need to build a home-grown workforce that is fit for purpose rather than focusing on short-term objectives that might lead to pressure to bring in migrants quickly
NZIER economists say we need to build a home-grown workforce that is fit for purpose rather than focusing on short-term objectives that might lead to pressure to bring in migrants quickly
7th Jul 20, 10:15am
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows businesses still very downbeat, with 25% of them expecting weaker demand in the next quarter; construction sector most pessimistic
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows businesses still very downbeat, with 25% of them expecting weaker demand in the next quarter; construction sector most pessimistic
16th Jun 20, 9:52am
Brian Fallow casts an eye over policies targeting SMEs that are emerging as a key electoral battle ground
Brian Fallow casts an eye over policies targeting SMEs that are emerging as a key electoral battle ground
7th Apr 20, 10:26am
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows that a net 16% of businesses are expecting to shed staff in the next quarter
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows that a net 16% of businesses are expecting to shed staff in the next quarter
14th Jan 20, 10:27am
NZIER Survey of Business Opinion shows a net 26% of firms had a negative view of the economy in the December quarter, while a net 11% were downbeat on their own activity
NZIER Survey of Business Opinion shows a net 26% of firms had a negative view of the economy in the December quarter, while a net 11% were downbeat on their own activity
11th Nov 19, 11:28am
The market is unusually divided about whether the RBNZ will cut interest rates or not in its next review this week - but either way a strong reaction can be expected
The market is unusually divided about whether the RBNZ will cut interest rates or not in its next review this week - but either way a strong reaction can be expected
17th Oct 19, 3:17pm
NZIER takes issue with Keith Woodford's view that GDP understates the economic contribution of agribusiness to NZ, arguing it's only measuring what GDP is supposed to measure and excludes exports
NZIER takes issue with Keith Woodford's view that GDP understates the economic contribution of agribusiness to NZ, arguing it's only measuring what GDP is supposed to measure and excludes exports
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14th Oct 19, 12:27pm
Agricultural GDP catches well under one quarter of the agribusiness system. As such it fails to capture the importance of agribusiness to the economy
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Agricultural GDP catches well under one quarter of the agribusiness system. As such it fails to capture the importance of agribusiness to the economy
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1st Oct 19, 10:13am
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion suggests GDP could fall below 1% later this year; RBNZ likely to be forced to cut interest rates further
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Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion suggests GDP could fall below 1% later this year; RBNZ likely to be forced to cut interest rates further
23rd Sep 19, 11:30am
The Official Cash Rate will most probably be kept at 1% this week after last month's shock double cut - but under the current RBNZ regime, nothing should be ruled out
The Official Cash Rate will most probably be kept at 1% this week after last month's shock double cut - but under the current RBNZ regime, nothing should be ruled out
16th Sep 19, 12:54pm
New Gross Domestic Product figures out this week expected to show quarterly growth of around 0.5% and annual growth of a little over 2%; such figures would be in line with RBNZ expectations
New Gross Domestic Product figures out this week expected to show quarterly growth of around 0.5% and annual growth of a little over 2%; such figures would be in line with RBNZ expectations
28th Aug 19, 7:01pm
NZIER principal economist Christina Leung says the New Zealand economy is in good shape to weather a global slowdown
NZIER principal economist Christina Leung says the New Zealand economy is in good shape to weather a global slowdown
8th Jul 19, 11:17am
Westpac economists pare back their economic growth forecasts and now see annual GDP growth of just 2.4% through the first half of this year, however, they reckon house price growth could be even stronger than they previously forecast
Westpac economists pare back their economic growth forecasts and now see annual GDP growth of just 2.4% through the first half of this year, however, they reckon house price growth could be even stronger than they previously forecast
2nd Jul 19, 10:23am
NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows a net 31% of businesses see deteriorating conditions over the next 12 months; survey results likely to put more downward pressure on outlook for interest rates
NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows a net 31% of businesses see deteriorating conditions over the next 12 months; survey results likely to put more downward pressure on outlook for interest rates
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2nd Apr 19, 10:24am
NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows businesses have started 2019 more downbeat about the economy; economists see survey results pointing to fall in interest rates
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NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows businesses have started 2019 more downbeat about the economy; economists see survey results pointing to fall in interest rates
6th Mar 19, 1:51pm
Because honest emissions cuts are staggeringly hard to make, achieving carbon neutrality anytime soon is an empty ambition. But countries continue to make big promises and massage their numbers to give a false sense of progress
Because honest emissions cuts are staggeringly hard to make, achieving carbon neutrality anytime soon is an empty ambition. But countries continue to make big promises and massage their numbers to give a false sense of progress