Economy
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
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?