Economy
Peter Redward explains how China's one child policy will slow economic growth in decades to come and why a 2008-style spending splurge is unlikely to be repeated
2nd Jul 12, 4:40pm
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Peter Redward explains how China's one child policy will slow economic growth in decades to come and why a 2008-style spending splurge is unlikely to be repeated
NZ growth surprise in March quarter; Activity up 1.1% from December on back of manufacturing, dairy; More than double expectations
21st Jun 12, 10:55am
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NZ growth surprise in March quarter; Activity up 1.1% from December on back of manufacturing, dairy; More than double expectations
Bernard Hickey argues the developed economies' engines are stalled and need a rebuild, or the world faces a Japanese style grinding perma-recession. Your view?
7th Jun 12, 10:44am
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Bernard Hickey argues the developed economies' engines are stalled and need a rebuild, or the world faces a Japanese style grinding perma-recession. Your view?
NZ business confidence weakens in May for first time in 7 months, but views about businesses' own activity still robust
31st May 12, 1:42pm
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NZ business confidence weakens in May for first time in 7 months, but views about businesses' own activity still robust
Monthly Emerging Asia Report: Peter Redward looks at China's hardening economic slowdown and explains why a 2008-style miracle rebound is unlikely this time around
21st May 12, 7:59pm
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Monthly Emerging Asia Report: Peter Redward looks at China's hardening economic slowdown and explains why a 2008-style miracle rebound is unlikely this time around
OCR should stay on hold this Thursday, shadow RBNZ board says; More weight given to need to raise rates than in March, but 25% chance of a cut
24th Apr 12, 8:39am
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OCR should stay on hold this Thursday, shadow RBNZ board says; More weight given to need to raise rates than in March, but 25% chance of a cut
BusinessDesk: NZ credit, debit card spending falls in March
12th Apr 12, 11:52am
BusinessDesk: NZ credit, debit card spending falls in March
Business confidence jumps in March quarter, but indicators show economy flat, NZIER says; 'OCR on hold til mid 2013, maybe longer'
11th Apr 12, 10:00am
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Business confidence jumps in March quarter, but indicators show economy flat, NZIER says; 'OCR on hold til mid 2013, maybe longer'
BusinessDesk: Nearly 100,000 new jobs in the next two years, Labour Dept says
23rd Mar 12, 9:38am
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BusinessDesk: Nearly 100,000 new jobs in the next two years, Labour Dept says
NZ economy grows 0.3% in Dec qtr from Sept vs economist and RBNZ expectations of 0.6% growth; Strength in financial services & agriculture offset by manufacturing & govt falls
22nd Mar 12, 10:53am
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NZ economy grows 0.3% in Dec qtr from Sept vs economist and RBNZ expectations of 0.6% growth; Strength in financial services & agriculture offset by manufacturing & govt falls
BusinessDesk: NZ current-account deficit shrinks in 4Q on dairy exports
21st Mar 12, 10:56am
BusinessDesk: NZ current-account deficit shrinks in 4Q on dairy exports
BusinessDesk: Prices of dairy products fall 4.5% in latest Fonterra auction, biggest drop in eight months
21st Mar 12, 8:17am
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BusinessDesk: Prices of dairy products fall 4.5% in latest Fonterra auction, biggest drop in eight months
BusinessDesk: Treasury’s Makhlouf pushes for more investment in teachers
20th Mar 12, 4:01pm
BusinessDesk: Treasury’s Makhlouf pushes for more investment in teachers
BusinessDesk: NZIER survey shows economists now forecasting slower and shallower recovery due to quake rebuild delays. Your experience?
19th Mar 12, 12:13pm
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BusinessDesk: NZIER survey shows economists now forecasting slower and shallower recovery due to quake rebuild delays. Your experience?
Auckland Council needs to ensure more low-cost housing is built, English says; 'No runaway bubble in Auckland housing market'
18th Mar 12, 5:52pm
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Auckland Council needs to ensure more low-cost housing is built, English says; 'No runaway bubble in Auckland housing market'
Monthly Emerging Asia Report: Peter Redward looks at China's latest economics data and sees a soft landing and a widening of the renminbi trading band
14th Mar 12, 7:20pm
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Monthly Emerging Asia Report: Peter Redward looks at China's latest economics data and sees a soft landing and a widening of the renminbi trading band
NZ economy back in 2005 due to recession after the chase for short-term borrowed growth came to an end, NZIER says
14th Mar 12, 2:15pm
NZ economy back in 2005 due to recession after the chase for short-term borrowed growth came to an end, NZIER says
BusinessDesk: NZ terms of trade falls less than expected in fourth quarter
1st Mar 12, 11:59am
BusinessDesk: NZ terms of trade falls less than expected in fourth quarter
Why tax withholding is good for the economy, good for savings; Payroll giving; What the heck is an ESCT and why you should care; Student loan deductions; Overseas repayments
28th Feb 12, 10:38am
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Why tax withholding is good for the economy, good for savings; Payroll giving; What the heck is an ESCT and why you should care; Student loan deductions; Overseas repayments
Quotable Value survey shows NZ property values up 1.1% in last 3 months and up 2.7% above a year ago, but still 3.3% below late 2007 peak
14th Feb 12, 12:15pm
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Quotable Value survey shows NZ property values up 1.1% in last 3 months and up 2.7% above a year ago, but still 3.3% below late 2007 peak
Opinion: NZ banks may follow their Australian parents and hike floating mortgage rates before any official move, but will struggle to justify it. Your view?
13th Feb 12, 12:32pm
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Opinion: NZ banks may follow their Australian parents and hike floating mortgage rates before any official move, but will struggle to justify it. Your view?
HSBC predicts NZ growth to average 3.1% annually over next 40 years; Says NZ to be fastest growing developed country by 2050. Your view?
13th Feb 12, 9:59am
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HSBC predicts NZ growth to average 3.1% annually over next 40 years; Says NZ to be fastest growing developed country by 2050. Your view?
BusinessDesk: Department of Labour study downplays exodus of NZers to Australia, says no worse than usual and not as bad as late 70s, early 80s
2nd Feb 12, 11:13am
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BusinessDesk: Department of Labour study downplays exodus of NZers to Australia, says no worse than usual and not as bad as late 70s, early 80s
Opinion: Rodney Dickens says the new RBNZ Governor shouldn't trust his forecasts, should aim for OCR stability and discipline the politicians. Your view?
31st Jan 12, 6:52pm
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Opinion: Rodney Dickens says the new RBNZ Governor shouldn't trust his forecasts, should aim for OCR stability and discipline the politicians. Your view?
Opinion: Bernard Hickey surveys the potential candidates to replace Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard and wonders if a new Governor might change things
30th Jan 12, 2:26pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey surveys the potential candidates to replace Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard and wonders if a new Governor might change things