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House prices drop by 4.9% in January but market remains strong; Median price NZ$370,000; Number of homes sold up 21% compared with a year ago
12th Feb 13, 9:38am
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House prices drop by 4.9% in January but market remains strong; Median price NZ$370,000; Number of homes sold up 21% compared with a year ago
Ex-CBA and ASB CEO Ralph Norris named as 1 of 3 new non-executive directors to Treasury's board
12th Feb 13, 9:15am
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Ex-CBA and ASB CEO Ralph Norris named as 1 of 3 new non-executive directors to Treasury's board
Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme six - All about jobs
30th Jan 13, 3:17pm
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Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme six - All about jobs
PM Key outlines Govt's 2013 plans in statement to Parliament with responsible financial management the No. 1 priority
29th Jan 13, 2:46pm
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PM Key outlines Govt's 2013 plans in statement to Parliament with responsible financial management the No. 1 priority
Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme five - Asia; taking the story from the macro to the micro - it's all about execution
29th Jan 13, 1:30pm
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Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme five - Asia; taking the story from the macro to the micro - it's all about execution
Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme four - a polarised compass, and what it is doing to NZ
28th Jan 13, 12:00pm
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Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme four - a polarised compass, and what it is doing to NZ
Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme three - sovereign risk, why it matters for NZ
25th Jan 13, 2:02pm
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Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme three - sovereign risk, why it matters for NZ
Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme 2 - transitioning via differentiation and how NZ can cope
24th Jan 13, 2:03pm
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Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme 2 - transitioning via differentiation and how NZ can cope
Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme one - the circle of [dis]trust
23rd Jan 13, 3:05pm
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Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme one - the circle of [dis]trust
Prime Minister John Key says his 'State of the Nation' speech to focus on the economy and employment
21st Jan 13, 2:37pm
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Prime Minister John Key says his 'State of the Nation' speech to focus on the economy and employment
NZIER sees 'encouraging signs of a strengthening economic recovery' with economic activity reaching its highest level in more than five years
15th Jan 13, 12:00pm
NZIER sees 'encouraging signs of a strengthening economic recovery' with economic activity reaching its highest level in more than five years
Economy grows at half expected pace in Sept qtr; Revisions show June qtr growth cut in half; NZ did have double-dip recession in 2010; But annual growth highest in 4 yrs
20th Dec 12, 10:51am
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Economy grows at half expected pace in Sept qtr; Revisions show June qtr growth cut in half; NZ did have double-dip recession in 2010; But annual growth highest in 4 yrs
NZ trade deficit hits NZ$718 mln in October, equivalent to 21% of exports, and up from deficit of NZ$226 mln in October last year
27th Nov 12, 11:20am
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NZ trade deficit hits NZ$718 mln in October, equivalent to 21% of exports, and up from deficit of NZ$226 mln in October last year
NZ needs to focus on competitive advantages, PM Key says; Defends surplus track; Notes Reserve Bank would be cutting OCR if growth outlook bad
19th Nov 12, 3:44pm
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NZ needs to focus on competitive advantages, PM Key says; Defends surplus track; Notes Reserve Bank would be cutting OCR if growth outlook bad
Government runs up NZ$2.1 billion deficit in first three months of financial year - NZ$449 million more than projected
7th Nov 12, 10:33am
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Government runs up NZ$2.1 billion deficit in first three months of financial year - NZ$449 million more than projected
Citing a critic on interest.co.nz, Treasury secretary Gabriel Makhlouf says Treasury's evolving to deal with a new world and will become 'an exciting and energetic hothouse of ideas'
1st Nov 12, 2:05pm
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Citing a critic on interest.co.nz, Treasury secretary Gabriel Makhlouf says Treasury's evolving to deal with a new world and will become 'an exciting and energetic hothouse of ideas'
In his first speech new RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler rules out quantitative easing but not currency markets intervention; Says NZ has 'tremendous' assets
26th Oct 12, 9:09am
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In his first speech new RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler rules out quantitative easing but not currency markets intervention; Says NZ has 'tremendous' assets
Agriculture, construction industries lead 0.6% rise in economic activity in June quarter from March; Above expectations for 0.3%-0.4% growth
20th Sep 12, 11:00am
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Agriculture, construction industries lead 0.6% rise in economic activity in June quarter from March; Above expectations for 0.3%-0.4% growth
Treasury asks for ideas on what topics the Productivity Commission should investigate next
11th Sep 12, 10:43am
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Treasury asks for ideas on what topics the Productivity Commission should investigate next
Former RBA board member McKibbin on NZ's positive long-term economic prospects, why the US has an inflation shock coming, and how to wind back fiscal stimulus
30th Aug 12, 2:39pm
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Former RBA board member McKibbin on NZ's positive long-term economic prospects, why the US has an inflation shock coming, and how to wind back fiscal stimulus
Peter Redward details how China's economic hard landing is already hitting Australian iron ore and coal receipts and why it may last into next year
20th Aug 12, 8:41pm
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Peter Redward details how China's economic hard landing is already hitting Australian iron ore and coal receipts and why it may last into next year
Labour's Shearer wants new govt approach to regional development; Eyes aid for regional businesses to access capital
8th Aug 12, 10:47am
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Labour's Shearer wants new govt approach to regional development; Eyes aid for regional businesses to access capital
Westpac economist warns 'low interest rates for longer' policy risks heating housing market to 'frothy' levels; sees 8% house price growth next year as OCR on hold til July 2013
1st Aug 12, 11:20am
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Westpac economist warns 'low interest rates for longer' policy risks heating housing market to 'frothy' levels; sees 8% house price growth next year as OCR on hold til July 2013
NZ economic growth set to pick up at end of 2012 following weaker readings mid-year, ANZ leading indicator shows; 'But Europe key'
12th Jul 12, 11:00am
NZ economic growth set to pick up at end of 2012 following weaker readings mid-year, ANZ leading indicator shows; 'But Europe key'
Aussie-based SkyCity Chairman asks NZ PM Key to stay in Australia and "run the country" instead of Labour PM Julia Gillard
6th Jul 12, 11:00am
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Aussie-based SkyCity Chairman asks NZ PM Key to stay in Australia and "run the country" instead of Labour PM Julia Gillard