Economy
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
Economist Brian Easton says while the economy is not doing too badly in output terms, external circumstances are not favourable, and there is probably a sizeable group of households struggling because of rising interest rates
2nd Oct 23, 8:57am
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Economist Brian Easton says while the economy is not doing too badly in output terms, external circumstances are not favourable, and there is probably a sizeable group of households struggling because of rising interest rates
Roger J Kerr says there has been a rapid shift in sentiment and direction of the Kiwi dollar over the last two weeks
2nd Oct 23, 8:35am
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Roger J Kerr says there has been a rapid shift in sentiment and direction of the Kiwi dollar over the last two weeks
New research shows Millennials and Generation Z are faring worse in the cost of living crisis than older people
28th Sep 23, 2:14pm
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New research shows Millennials and Generation Z are faring worse in the cost of living crisis than older people
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28th Sep 23, 1:00pm
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interest.co.nz is a free service for all - help us stay that way. If you know us, trust us, and value what we do, can we ask you to support us - and Supporters can go ad-free
The Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index has turned negative for the first time in two-and-a-half years
27th Sep 23, 9:09am
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The Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index has turned negative for the first time in two-and-a-half years
ANZ economists have raised their forecast of house price growth and now see a 4% rise for the second half of this year
25th Sep 23, 2:36pm
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ANZ economists have raised their forecast of house price growth and now see a 4% rise for the second half of this year
Synlait says while it is confident in its strategy 'to right-size its cost base', the uncertainty of 'broader macroeconomic factors' means the company is not providing result guidance for the coming year at this stage
25th Sep 23, 11:02am
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Synlait says while it is confident in its strategy 'to right-size its cost base', the uncertainty of 'broader macroeconomic factors' means the company is not providing result guidance for the coming year at this stage
Roger J Kerr says the US bond market’s adverse reaction to the Fed's 'interest rates higher for longer' message appears to be an extreme response by bond speculators
25th Sep 23, 9:05am
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Roger J Kerr says the US bond market’s adverse reaction to the Fed's 'interest rates higher for longer' message appears to be an extreme response by bond speculators
Fonterra's after-tax profits have risen to $1.577 bln, with a full-year dividend of 50c per share and a final declared milk price of $8.22 per kilogram of milk solids
21st Sep 23, 8:56am
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Fonterra's after-tax profits have risen to $1.577 bln, with a full-year dividend of 50c per share and a final declared milk price of $8.22 per kilogram of milk solids
Westpac economists caution that while the latest positive global dairy auction results are welcome, prices are still down by about a quarter over the past year
20th Sep 23, 12:57pm
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Westpac economists caution that while the latest positive global dairy auction results are welcome, prices are still down by about a quarter over the past year
BNZ chief economist estimates the average annual expense associated with buying the median NZ home currently exceeds the cost of renting by just over $38,000 a year
19th Sep 23, 11:46am
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BNZ chief economist estimates the average annual expense associated with buying the median NZ home currently exceeds the cost of renting by just over $38,000 a year
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Synlait’s 'delivery in full and on time performance' of its manufacturing and supply agreement with a2 Milk has fallen 'below the level required', according to a2
18th Sep 23, 11:53am
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Synlait’s 'delivery in full and on time performance' of its manufacturing and supply agreement with a2 Milk has fallen 'below the level required', according to a2
Roger J Kerr takes issue with the Reserve Bank's 'bizarre execution' of a foreign exchange transaction to get funds from NZ into US dollars
18th Sep 23, 9:06am
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Roger J Kerr takes issue with the Reserve Bank's 'bizarre execution' of a foreign exchange transaction to get funds from NZ into US dollars
GDP figures to be released in the coming week will probably show something of a bounce back from two quarters of negative economic growth, but the overall picture isn't particularly rosy
17th Sep 23, 8:11am
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GDP figures to be released in the coming week will probably show something of a bounce back from two quarters of negative economic growth, but the overall picture isn't particularly rosy
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending rose by 0.9% in August, reversing a drop of the same magnitude in July. However, spending on consumable and durable goods was down
12th Sep 23, 11:20am
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending rose by 0.9% in August, reversing a drop of the same magnitude in July. However, spending on consumable and durable goods was down
Roger J Kerr says the opportunity will be in front of the next Government to address New Zealand’s lacklustre economic growth performance record
11th Sep 23, 8:11am
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Roger J Kerr says the opportunity will be in front of the next Government to address New Zealand’s lacklustre economic growth performance record
Stats NZ says the volume of residential building work dropped 2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in the June quarter - but non-residential construction rose
6th Sep 23, 11:18am
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Stats NZ says the volume of residential building work dropped 2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in the June quarter - but non-residential construction rose
ACT's David Seymour on the positivity of business, a desire for easier foreign direct investment rules, the RMA & more
6th Sep 23, 9:28am
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ACT's David Seymour on the positivity of business, a desire for easier foreign direct investment rules, the RMA & more
ACT's David Seymour says whether the Productivity Commission should be continued is 'an open question'
5th Sep 23, 4:49pm
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ACT's David Seymour says whether the Productivity Commission should be continued is 'an open question'
TOP economy policy includes 30-year infrastructure plan, compulsory KiwiSaver enrolment at birth and a regional talent visa for immigration
5th Sep 23, 12:08pm
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TOP economy policy includes 30-year infrastructure plan, compulsory KiwiSaver enrolment at birth and a regional talent visa for immigration
ACT Party wants to make it government policy to view all policy decisions through a productivity lens
5th Sep 23, 10:30am
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ACT Party wants to make it government policy to view all policy decisions through a productivity lens
BNZ economists had expected continued improvement in housing affordability but now say any improvement next year will be 'glacial' and affordability will start to deteriorate again in 2025
5th Sep 23, 9:52am
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BNZ economists had expected continued improvement in housing affordability but now say any improvement next year will be 'glacial' and affordability will start to deteriorate again in 2025
Roger J Kerr says the NZ dollar has only been able to appreciate upwards on three occasions in August over the last 14 years
4th Sep 23, 8:09am
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Roger J Kerr says the NZ dollar has only been able to appreciate upwards on three occasions in August over the last 14 years
National unveils tax policy