Employment
NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the living wage movement and pushes to increase the minimum wage to the living wage can easily do more harm than good
4th Apr 16, 9:40am
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NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the living wage movement and pushes to increase the minimum wage to the living wage can easily do more harm than good
Coral Phillips makes the case for making correct decisions early, and for new contract milkers or variable order sharemilkers, she says professional advice is crucial
16th Feb 16, 11:34am
Coral Phillips makes the case for making correct decisions early, and for new contract milkers or variable order sharemilkers, she says professional advice is crucial
Roger J Kerr believes the benign labour cost environment that businesses have been enjoying may be coming to an end
15th Feb 16, 12:46pm
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Roger J Kerr believes the benign labour cost environment that businesses have been enjoying may be coming to an end
Roger J Kerr says calls for the RBNZ to immediately cut the OCR further based on the very low actual inflation rate for 2015 will have to be rebutted
25th Jan 16, 1:09pm
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Roger J Kerr says calls for the RBNZ to immediately cut the OCR further based on the very low actual inflation rate for 2015 will have to be rebutted
Bernard Hickey looks at an unsettling prediction that the new winner-takes-all economy of robots and algorithms may actually be a net destroyer of jobs
24th Jan 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey looks at an unsettling prediction that the new winner-takes-all economy of robots and algorithms may actually be a net destroyer of jobs
Roger J Kerr sees the RBNZ holding the Official Cash Rate at 2.5% this year and says global oil prices will recover eventually, while inflation - possibly stronger than the RBNZ forecasts - will emerge in NZ
18th Jan 16, 11:20am
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Roger J Kerr sees the RBNZ holding the Official Cash Rate at 2.5% this year and says global oil prices will recover eventually, while inflation - possibly stronger than the RBNZ forecasts - will emerge in NZ
David Hargreaves thinks the Government will need to make a fast start to 2016 in the face of an uncommonly large number of economic variables
22nd Dec 15, 11:35am
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David Hargreaves thinks the Government will need to make a fast start to 2016 in the face of an uncommonly large number of economic variables
Roger J Kerr sees much less chance of market interest rate decreases over coming years and says if borrowers are not already highly fixed, they need to act to get into that position
22nd Dec 15, 9:34am
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Roger J Kerr sees much less chance of market interest rate decreases over coming years and says if borrowers are not already highly fixed, they need to act to get into that position
Roger J Kerr sees risks to the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts
14th Dec 15, 1:06pm
Roger J Kerr sees risks to the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts
As the RBNZ deliberates over the Official Cash Rate, Roger J Kerr asks: Who actually needs lower interest rates?
7th Dec 15, 9:31am
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As the RBNZ deliberates over the Official Cash Rate, Roger J Kerr asks: Who actually needs lower interest rates?
Roger J Kerr says credit spreads are now a much more material component of the all-up interest rate paid by borrowers
30th Nov 15, 10:07am
Roger J Kerr says credit spreads are now a much more material component of the all-up interest rate paid by borrowers
ASB sends BoP to the top of its Regional Economic Scoreboard; notes the Auckland 'halo effect' propping up Waikato & Northland; while Wellington's performance is 'mediocre at best'
25th Nov 15, 5:00am
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ASB sends BoP to the top of its Regional Economic Scoreboard; notes the Auckland 'halo effect' propping up Waikato & Northland; while Wellington's performance is 'mediocre at best'
Roger J Kerr says that in most major industries that make up the NZ economy it is a story of expansion, confidence and hiring more staff
23rd Nov 15, 11:35am
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Roger J Kerr says that in most major industries that make up the NZ economy it is a story of expansion, confidence and hiring more staff
Elizabeth Kerr looks at charity, tithing, and gift giving and where it fits within your money machine goals
17th Nov 15, 5:05am
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Elizabeth Kerr looks at charity, tithing, and gift giving and where it fits within your money machine goals
Coral Phillips says doing the right thing without doing it the right way may get you into tax trouble at Christmas
14th Nov 15, 10:08am
Coral Phillips says doing the right thing without doing it the right way may get you into tax trouble at Christmas
Elizabeth Kerr thinks our obsession with clothes is ruining our finances, our self-esteem and our planet
4th Nov 15, 11:02am
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Elizabeth Kerr thinks our obsession with clothes is ruining our finances, our self-esteem and our planet
NZIER's Aaron Drew & John Ballingall look at the impact of disruptive technologies on Kiwis, and how we are facing up to the changes
21st Oct 15, 2:15pm
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NZIER's Aaron Drew & John Ballingall look at the impact of disruptive technologies on Kiwis, and how we are facing up to the changes
Bernard Hickey calls for a Productivity Commission Inquiry into whether record high migration actually improves per-capita GDP in the long run. The latest data suggests it's not working for the economy or the Government
27th Sep 15, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey calls for a Productivity Commission Inquiry into whether record high migration actually improves per-capita GDP in the long run. The latest data suggests it's not working for the economy or the Government
Nigel Pinkerton looks at the chance you will be replaced by a robot. Can the core renewal features of Capitalism handle the new surge in automation?
22nd Sep 15, 9:21am
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Nigel Pinkerton looks at the chance you will be replaced by a robot. Can the core renewal features of Capitalism handle the new surge in automation?
As the arguments continue over 'how much is enough?' Auckland's residential construction market IS now seriously ramping up
9th Sep 15, 12:04pm
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As the arguments continue over 'how much is enough?' Auckland's residential construction market IS now seriously ramping up
The flurry of Auckland house sales ahead of rule changes in October and November could point to a more subdued spring/summer market than usual in our largest city
7th Sep 15, 4:29pm
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The flurry of Auckland house sales ahead of rule changes in October and November could point to a more subdued spring/summer market than usual in our largest city
What the Reserve Bank people say in their latest interest rate review is seen as more important than what they actually do with the rates
3rd Sep 15, 3:15pm
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What the Reserve Bank people say in their latest interest rate review is seen as more important than what they actually do with the rates
David Hargreaves says the Reserve Bank should be holding scheduled reviews of interest rates more frequently - not less
3rd Sep 15, 8:55am
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David Hargreaves says the Reserve Bank should be holding scheduled reviews of interest rates more frequently - not less
There are clouds on the economic horizon – but it is far from certain whether they will bring a downpour or just cooler conditions
6th Aug 15, 8:10am
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There are clouds on the economic horizon – but it is far from certain whether they will bring a downpour or just cooler conditions
Westpac economist warns a plan-of-action is needed to manage the end of the Canterbury rebuild as thousands of jobs run their course
4th Aug 15, 5:21pm
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Westpac economist warns a plan-of-action is needed to manage the end of the Canterbury rebuild as thousands of jobs run their course