Economy
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues both potential governments should say how they'd deal with the 1 in 5 chance of global recession and budget blowout
25th Oct 11, 5:05pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues both potential governments should say how they'd deal with the 1 in 5 chance of global recession and budget blowout
RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard says 'lingering seismic instability' of Christchurch quakes is main difference from impact of quakes in other countries
18th Oct 11, 10:44am
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RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard says 'lingering seismic instability' of Christchurch quakes is main difference from impact of quakes in other countries
Opinion: Bernard Hickey asks if John Key has a Plan B if peak oil, aging workforces and little technical progress create a growthless global economy. Your view?
17th Oct 11, 7:57am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey asks if John Key has a Plan B if peak oil, aging workforces and little technical progress create a growthless global economy. Your view?
BusinessDesk: RWC has little impact on credit, debit card spending in September
11th Oct 11, 11:27am
BusinessDesk: RWC has little impact on credit, debit card spending in September
NZIER QSBO shows business confidence resilient before ratings downgrade, RBNZ comments and global turmoil. Your experience?
4th Oct 11, 10:17am
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NZIER QSBO shows business confidence resilient before ratings downgrade, RBNZ comments and global turmoil. Your experience?
Opinion: Rodney Dickens offers an alternative Monetary Policy Statement
NZ GDP up 0.1% in June quarter from March quarter vs 0.5% expected; Services, agriculture activity rises; Construction, manufacturing fall
22nd Sep 11, 10:52am
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NZ GDP up 0.1% in June quarter from March quarter vs 0.5% expected; Services, agriculture activity rises; Construction, manufacturing fall
Fonterra cash payout for 2010/11 set at NZ$7.90/kg, up 24% from year ago, but forecast to fall to around NZ$7.05/kg in 2011/12 year
22nd Sep 11, 10:42am
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Fonterra cash payout for 2010/11 set at NZ$7.90/kg, up 24% from year ago, but forecast to fall to around NZ$7.05/kg in 2011/12 year
Net permanent migration loss to Australia 32,700 in year to August, highest since year to March 2009, Stats NZ figures show
21st Sep 11, 12:52pm
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Net permanent migration loss to Australia 32,700 in year to August, highest since year to March 2009, Stats NZ figures show
NZ current account deficit NZ$921m in June qtr, compared to NZ$90m surplus in March; Worse than economist expectations of NZ$670-690m deficit
21st Sep 11, 11:00am
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NZ current account deficit NZ$921m in June qtr, compared to NZ$90m surplus in March; Worse than economist expectations of NZ$670-690m deficit
Growth in year to March 2013 won't be as good as previously thought due to higher NZ$ and weak exports, NZIER consensus forecasts show
19th Sep 11, 12:04pm
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Growth in year to March 2013 won't be as good as previously thought due to higher NZ$ and weak exports, NZIER consensus forecasts show
Westpac McDermott Miller survey finds consumer confidence flat in September quarter, but still optimistic. Your feeling?
19th Sep 11, 10:25am
Westpac McDermott Miller survey finds consumer confidence flat in September quarter, but still optimistic. Your feeling?
PM Key says raising the retirement age not straightforward, as 65 a legitimate age for manual workers, while desk workers could go further
19th Sep 11, 7:55am
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PM Key says raising the retirement age not straightforward, as 65 a legitimate age for manual workers, while desk workers could go further
BusinessDesk: Germany's discontent
12th Sep 11, 8:26am
BusinessDesk: Germany's discontent
NZIER Economist of the Year award not presented in 2011, as nominees don't meet criteria of research leading to lasting NZ economic benefits
7th Sep 11, 1:33pm
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NZIER Economist of the Year award not presented in 2011, as nominees don't meet criteria of research leading to lasting NZ economic benefits
Opinion: Bernard Hickey details 5 reasons why developed economies are sliding into a Japanese-style stagnation. Will NZ follow too? Your view?
4th Sep 11, 1:05am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey details 5 reasons why developed economies are sliding into a Japanese-style stagnation. Will NZ follow too? Your view?
BusinessDesk: Tax change furthers NZ financial hub potential
National Bank Business outlook shows confidence about economy slumped in August, but managers remain confident about their own businesses
31st Aug 11, 3:17pm
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National Bank Business outlook shows confidence about economy slumped in August, but managers remain confident about their own businesses
Retail sales figures show domestic recovery firming as Reserve Bank wanted, but global risks still mean OCR on hold until December, economists say
25th Aug 11, 12:35pm
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Retail sales figures show domestic recovery firming as Reserve Bank wanted, but global risks still mean OCR on hold until December, economists say
Double Shot Interview: HSBC's Paul Bloxham says RBNZ should hike OCR to control inflation and is confident of continued Chinese growth
24th Aug 11, 1:34pm
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Double Shot Interview: HSBC's Paul Bloxham says RBNZ should hike OCR to control inflation and is confident of continued Chinese growth
NZ records merchandise trade surplus of NZ$129 million in July, first July surplus since 1991, above expectations for NZ$100 million deficit
24th Aug 11, 10:59am
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NZ records merchandise trade surplus of NZ$129 million in July, first July surplus since 1991, above expectations for NZ$100 million deficit
Double Shot Interview: Olly Newland argues hard assets such as property are better than stocks in an era of possible hyper-inflation. Your view?
23rd Aug 11, 5:21pm
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Double Shot Interview: Olly Newland argues hard assets such as property are better than stocks in an era of possible hyper-inflation. Your view?
Wine industry says high NZ dollar means it's getting cheaper to export in bulk and have further work done overseas, rather than in NZ
23rd Aug 11, 8:18am
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Wine industry says high NZ dollar means it's getting cheaper to export in bulk and have further work done overseas, rather than in NZ
Reserve Bank eyes economic effects of Rugby World Cup; 'High NZ$, international debt levels concerning, so let's hope more Aussies come'
18th Aug 11, 11:21am
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Reserve Bank eyes economic effects of Rugby World Cup; 'High NZ$, international debt levels concerning, so let's hope more Aussies come'
NZ economic activity jumps in June quarter from March, led by South Island rebound, National Bank regional survey shows
17th Aug 11, 1:29pm
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NZ economic activity jumps in June quarter from March, led by South Island rebound, National Bank regional survey shows