Economy
Opinion: The Government and Auckland Council's 'housing accord' is a good statement of intent. But there is nothing to suggest that the plan's targets are remotely achievable
13th May 13, 8:33am
6
Opinion: The Government and Auckland Council's 'housing accord' is a good statement of intent. But there is nothing to suggest that the plan's targets are remotely achievable
Government and Auckland Council agree plan for fast-tracking of housing developments, with 9000 new homes promised in the first year
10th May 13, 2:37pm
79
Government and Auckland Council agree plan for fast-tracking of housing developments, with 9000 new homes promised in the first year
Government and Auckland Council set to announce deal for fast tracking development of new houses
10th May 13, 10:12am
7
Government and Auckland Council set to announce deal for fast tracking development of new houses
Unemployment plummets to 6.2% according to Statistics New Zealand; Market had expected a rate of 6.8%
9th May 13, 10:48am
30
Unemployment plummets to 6.2% according to Statistics New Zealand; Market had expected a rate of 6.8%
Opinion: The NZ$2.50 share price for Mighty River was not so bad, but only attracting little more than 100,000 Kiwi investors was a disaster
9th May 13, 10:34am
60
Opinion: The NZ$2.50 share price for Mighty River was not so bad, but only attracting little more than 100,000 Kiwi investors was a disaster
Mighty River Power share price will be NZ$2.50, raising NZ$1.72 bln for the state
8th May 13, 7:25pm
22
Mighty River Power share price will be NZ$2.50, raising NZ$1.72 bln for the state
Well-sourced Australian media reports suggest Mighty River Power share price will be NZ$2.60, raising NZ$1.78 bln for the state
8th May 13, 10:16am
34
Well-sourced Australian media reports suggest Mighty River Power share price will be NZ$2.60, raising NZ$1.78 bln for the state
ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds record numbers of people expect house prices to rise; More see now as a bad time to buy
8th May 13, 5:14am
22
ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds record numbers of people expect house prices to rise; More see now as a bad time to buy
Economists are doubtful this week's fresh Household Labour Force figures will solve the vexed puzzle of why unemployment figures are still stubbornly high
7th May 13, 10:37am
3
Economists are doubtful this week's fresh Household Labour Force figures will solve the vexed puzzle of why unemployment figures are still stubbornly high
Roy Morgan poll shows support for National rises 6% and Labour and the Greens both fall after the release of their power policy
3rd May 13, 10:09am
27
Roy Morgan poll shows support for National rises 6% and Labour and the Greens both fall after the release of their power policy
Highest April sales figures for commercial vehicles in 31 years; Last month's total up 38% on the same time a year ago
2nd May 13, 3:56pm
3
Highest April sales figures for commercial vehicles in 31 years; Last month's total up 38% on the same time a year ago
Shortage of sale listings prompts vendors to seek record high prices for houses according to latest figures through Realestate.co.nz
1st May 13, 10:14am
37
Shortage of sale listings prompts vendors to seek record high prices for houses according to latest figures through Realestate.co.nz
Latest credit statistics show that New Zealanders are increasing their levels of borrowing again and the RBNZ will be watching
1st May 13, 9:25am
6
Latest credit statistics show that New Zealanders are increasing their levels of borrowing again and the RBNZ will be watching
ANZ says business confidence has fallen a little but remains at high levels
Early Easter has impact on building activity in March; But Canterbury figures particularly strong
30th Apr 13, 10:57am
17
Early Easter has impact on building activity in March; But Canterbury figures particularly strong
Betting folk are putting money where their mouths are and backing a Mighty River price of NZ$2.50 or less through prediction site iPredict
29th Apr 13, 5:41pm
6
Betting folk are putting money where their mouths are and backing a Mighty River price of NZ$2.50 or less through prediction site iPredict
BNZ's latest survey shows a big rebound in confidence for New Zealand's businesses
29th Apr 13, 9:31am
8
BNZ's latest survey shows a big rebound in confidence for New Zealand's businesses
Quarterly exports to China overtake those to Australia for first time; Trade surplus for March a bigger than expected NZ$718 mln
26th Apr 13, 10:57am
9
Quarterly exports to China overtake those to Australia for first time; Trade surplus for March a bigger than expected NZ$718 mln
Opinion: The Government should get the Mighty River Power float out of the way and then halt asset sales till after the next election
23rd Apr 13, 2:59pm
20
Opinion: The Government should get the Mighty River Power float out of the way and then halt asset sales till after the next election
Primary Industries Minister says the rain's welcome but the problems have not gone away for farmers
23rd Apr 13, 12:26pm
3
Primary Industries Minister says the rain's welcome but the problems have not gone away for farmers
BNZ economists say New Zealand economy is now emerging as one of the most robust in the world
19th Apr 13, 10:24am
8
BNZ economists say New Zealand economy is now emerging as one of the most robust in the world
Economists say there is little to worry the RBNZ in the 0.4% quarterly and 0.9% annual inflation figures
17th Apr 13, 12:35pm
4
Economists say there is little to worry the RBNZ in the 0.4% quarterly and 0.9% annual inflation figures
Westpac economists say drought might cost economy nothing because Fonterra has 'cornered' the powdered milk market, driving prices up
16th Apr 13, 11:13am
17
Westpac economists say drought might cost economy nothing because Fonterra has 'cornered' the powdered milk market, driving prices up
Investors who pre-registered interest in Mighty River shares are sent blank emails; Treasury apologises
16th Apr 13, 10:52am
7
Investors who pre-registered interest in Mighty River shares are sent blank emails; Treasury apologises
Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey finds the house market favours the sellers; Large numbers of agents still reporting more investors in the market
12th Apr 13, 1:53pm
17
Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey finds the house market favours the sellers; Large numbers of agents still reporting more investors in the market
