Economy
If Westpac economists are right, New Zealand might just have had its best quarter of economic growth in three years
18th Mar 13, 4:00pm
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If Westpac economists are right, New Zealand might just have had its best quarter of economic growth in three years
Households' attempts to get finances in order after the shock of the GFC are bearing fruit; but that rising house market is tempting us to borrow more again...
18th Mar 13, 9:44am
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Households' attempts to get finances in order after the shock of the GFC are bearing fruit; but that rising house market is tempting us to borrow more again...
ANZ-Roy Morgan survey of confidence shows a dip compared with previous month but outlook remains generally upbeat
15th Mar 13, 2:19pm
ANZ-Roy Morgan survey of confidence shows a dip compared with previous month but outlook remains generally upbeat
Central bank says household debt likely to dampen consumer spending despite the current upturn in house market
15th Mar 13, 1:03pm
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Central bank says household debt likely to dampen consumer spending despite the current upturn in house market
Latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show continued strengthening of the sector
15th Mar 13, 11:04am
Latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show continued strengthening of the sector
Government extends drought to include whole of North Island; says farmers in every part of the island facing 'very difficult' conditions
15th Mar 13, 10:36am
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Government extends drought to include whole of North Island; says farmers in every part of the island facing 'very difficult' conditions
BNZ-REINZ residential market survey refutes suggestions of large-scale offshore buying of New Zealand homes
14th Mar 13, 12:00pm
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BNZ-REINZ residential market survey refutes suggestions of large-scale offshore buying of New Zealand homes
Receivers update position on Mainzeal crash but no financial information revealed
14th Mar 13, 9:35am
Receivers update position on Mainzeal crash but no financial information revealed
Opinion: The Government needs to take a hard look at the risks to our property market and economy from a rash of foreign investment
13th Mar 13, 10:19am
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Opinion: The Government needs to take a hard look at the risks to our property market and economy from a rash of foreign investment
February house sales hit a six-year high; median price up 7.6% on a year ago; Auckland median up 14.3%
12th Mar 13, 1:53pm
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February house sales hit a six-year high; median price up 7.6% on a year ago; Auckland median up 14.3%
Opinion: Don't think that the appearance of Don Elder before a Parliamentary Select Committee will answer the questions as to what went wrong at Solid Energy
12th Mar 13, 9:22am
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Opinion: Don't think that the appearance of Don Elder before a Parliamentary Select Committee will answer the questions as to what went wrong at Solid Energy
ANZ economists say consequences of big dry growing at 'exponential rate'
Auckland house prices up 10.4% in past year, but other regions now showing signs of strong activity too, QV says
8th Mar 13, 12:26pm
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Auckland house prices up 10.4% in past year, but other regions now showing signs of strong activity too, QV says
BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says it is certainly not all doom and gloom for New Zealand's manufacturing sector
8th Mar 13, 11:52am
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BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says it is certainly not all doom and gloom for New Zealand's manufacturing sector
Reserve Bank of New Zealand says it is to increase its 'on the record' communication
8th Mar 13, 10:19am
Reserve Bank of New Zealand says it is to increase its 'on the record' communication
BNZ economists predict agricultural GDP will shrink by 4% in the first quarter of this year because of the impact of the drought
7th Mar 13, 4:53pm
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BNZ economists predict agricultural GDP will shrink by 4% in the first quarter of this year because of the impact of the drought
Inland Revenue says it will extend its income equalisation discretions to farmers in the newly declared drought areas
7th Mar 13, 2:16pm
Inland Revenue says it will extend its income equalisation discretions to farmers in the newly declared drought areas
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says the Australian idea of allowing foreigners only to build new houses but not buy existing ones could be good for the market
7th Mar 13, 11:59am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says the Australian idea of allowing foreigners only to build new houses but not buy existing ones could be good for the market
Westpac economists upgrade forecasts of Fonterra's payout this year and next; say NZ drought conditions will drive global prices higher still; drought areas extended
6th Mar 13, 10:50am
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Westpac economists upgrade forecasts of Fonterra's payout this year and next; say NZ drought conditions will drive global prices higher still; drought areas extended
Opinion: Ensuring strong demand for Mighty River Power shares in Australia is key to the Government’s partial privatisation plan
5th Mar 13, 8:17am
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Opinion: Ensuring strong demand for Mighty River Power shares in Australia is key to the Government’s partial privatisation plan
First NZ Capital analyst Jason Familton says Heartland Bank interim result 'another tick in the box'; sees higher share price; potential downside from property exposure
4th Mar 13, 4:45pm
First NZ Capital analyst Jason Familton says Heartland Bank interim result 'another tick in the box'; sees higher share price; potential downside from property exposure
ANZ economists say the big dry could have an NZ$500 million hit to the economy in the first half of the year; trim this year's economic growth by as much as 0.5%
4th Mar 13, 4:34pm
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ANZ economists say the big dry could have an NZ$500 million hit to the economy in the first half of the year; trim this year's economic growth by as much as 0.5%
Westpac economists watching weather developments 'nervously' and say the big dry will have a negative impact on economic growth this year
1st Mar 13, 1:54pm
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Westpac economists watching weather developments 'nervously' and say the big dry will have a negative impact on economic growth this year
ANZ's business outlook survey shows net 39% of businesses expect conditions to be better in the year ahead
28th Feb 13, 1:35pm
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ANZ's business outlook survey shows net 39% of businesses expect conditions to be better in the year ahead
Building consents continue to show strong gains, with 9.6% rise in house numbers
28th Feb 13, 11:10am
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Building consents continue to show strong gains, with 9.6% rise in house numbers