Fiscal policy
ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga sees progress in the inflation war, but climate challenges ahead
15th Jul 23, 9:21am
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ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga sees progress in the inflation war, but climate challenges ahead
Weak corporate profits has flowed through to lower tax revenue for the Government and added $2 billion to the deficit
5th Jul 23, 3:17pm
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Weak corporate profits has flowed through to lower tax revenue for the Government and added $2 billion to the deficit
The International Monetary Fund thinks New Zealand should reform its tax system, freeze minimum wage, and spend less money
14th Jun 23, 3:00pm
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The International Monetary Fund thinks New Zealand should reform its tax system, freeze minimum wage, and spend less money
The Reserve Bank says the OCR has gone high enough and recession may be avoided
24th May 23, 6:33pm
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The Reserve Bank says the OCR has gone high enough and recession may be avoided
Significant amounts of new spending in Budget 2023 could provoke the RBNZ to push the OCR higher
18th May 23, 7:24pm
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Significant amounts of new spending in Budget 2023 could provoke the RBNZ to push the OCR higher
Treasury forecasts NZ will avoid recession, sees unemployment rising, inflation back in RBNZ target range by late 2024 & house prices falling 21.3%
18th May 23, 2:08pm
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Treasury forecasts NZ will avoid recession, sees unemployment rising, inflation back in RBNZ target range by late 2024 & house prices falling 21.3%
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Budget 2023: New spending on childcare, health, transport & energy costs, plus more state houses & increased trustee tax rate
18th May 23, 2:05pm
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Budget 2023: New spending on childcare, health, transport & energy costs, plus more state houses & increased trustee tax rate
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says he will restore fiscal discipline in a speech to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce
15th May 23, 2:12pm
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National Party leader Christopher Luxon says he will restore fiscal discipline in a speech to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Monetary policymakers are hoping for a no-thrills budget that helps them dampen inflation
7th May 23, 6:00am
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Monetary policymakers are hoping for a no-thrills budget that helps them dampen inflation
New Zealand may have to spend ‘multiple billions’ buying overseas carbon offsets to hit 2030 climate goals, a Treasury report says
11th Apr 23, 12:55pm
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New Zealand may have to spend ‘multiple billions’ buying overseas carbon offsets to hit 2030 climate goals, a Treasury report says
Economist Brian Easton says Cyclone Gabrielle is a challenge to fiscal stability. He would prefer a special tax to pay for remediation and adaption
13th Mar 23, 9:57am
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Economist Brian Easton says Cyclone Gabrielle is a challenge to fiscal stability. He would prefer a special tax to pay for remediation and adaption
Russia's war in Ukraine rumbles on, Robertson says monetary response to extreme weather independent decision for RBNZ
21st Feb 23, 7:07am
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Russia's war in Ukraine rumbles on, Robertson says monetary response to extreme weather independent decision for RBNZ
Keynes warned us that practical men and women are but slaves of defunct economists. Economist Brian Easton says the comment is particularly relevant as we try to understand the prospects for inflation
13th Feb 23, 9:23am
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Keynes warned us that practical men and women are but slaves of defunct economists. Economist Brian Easton says the comment is particularly relevant as we try to understand the prospects for inflation
Economist Brian Easton says the two most comprehensive forecasts of the New Zealand economy are by the Reserve Bank and the Treasury. They are especially important because they inform monetary and fiscal policy. What do they say?
16th Jan 23, 8:30am
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Economist Brian Easton says the two most comprehensive forecasts of the New Zealand economy are by the Reserve Bank and the Treasury. They are especially important because they inform monetary and fiscal policy. What do they say?
Government financial support for economic demand tailing off leading to reducing demand in the economy, the Treasury says
14th Dec 22, 6:38pm
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Government financial support for economic demand tailing off leading to reducing demand in the economy, the Treasury says
Economist Brian Easton asks: Is leaving inflation fighting to the Reserve Bank all we can do?
5th Dec 22, 9:19am
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Economist Brian Easton asks: Is leaving inflation fighting to the Reserve Bank all we can do?
Putting a spotlight on the Reserve Bank's inflation fight with Fisher Funds Management's David McLeish
3rd Dec 22, 9:00am
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Putting a spotlight on the Reserve Bank's inflation fight with Fisher Funds Management's David McLeish
The IMF says fiscal policy can ease the task of monetary policy in reducing inflation while mitigating risks to financial stability
22nd Nov 22, 9:48am
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The IMF says fiscal policy can ease the task of monetary policy in reducing inflation while mitigating risks to financial stability
Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr on what needs to happen before the Reserve Bank takes its foot off the rate hike pedal
16th Nov 22, 10:42am
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Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr on what needs to happen before the Reserve Bank takes its foot off the rate hike pedal
Independent economic researchers see global economy next year meeting the 'old' IMF description of a recession, while NZ's economy WILL tip into recession; house prices here down 25%
26th Oct 22, 10:38am
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Independent economic researchers see global economy next year meeting the 'old' IMF description of a recession, while NZ's economy WILL tip into recession; house prices here down 25%
Budget in rude health with a year until Election 2023, giving plenty of room for Labour to brandish middle class welfare and National to offer tax breaks for high earners and landlords
6th Oct 22, 9:37am
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Budget in rude health with a year until Election 2023, giving plenty of room for Labour to brandish middle class welfare and National to offer tax breaks for high earners and landlords
Expect to see the state expand its role, on the back of disruptive changes in the global economic & political environment, David Skilling says
1st Oct 22, 9:17am
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Expect to see the state expand its role, on the back of disruptive changes in the global economic & political environment, David Skilling says
TOP Leader Raf Manji says an inquiry into the RBNZ's Covid-19 response could help establish a blueprint for managing future crises
7th Aug 22, 6:00am
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TOP Leader Raf Manji says an inquiry into the RBNZ's Covid-19 response could help establish a blueprint for managing future crises
Gareth Vaughan argues politics isn't the reason we should have a review, or inquiry, into the RBNZ's monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic
29th Jul 22, 11:32am
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Gareth Vaughan argues politics isn't the reason we should have a review, or inquiry, into the RBNZ's monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic
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National wants review of Reserve Bank's 'inflationary money printing' before decision on Governor's second term; Robertson rejects call from 'Captain Hindsight'
26th Jul 22, 3:56pm
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National wants review of Reserve Bank's 'inflationary money printing' before decision on Governor's second term; Robertson rejects call from 'Captain Hindsight'