growth
Bernard Hickey says all low inflation did was encourage deregulation, spark an explosion of debt and unleash floods of hot money. He says it is time to abandon the "magical powers". Do you agree?
9th Dec 12, 10:02am
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Bernard Hickey says all low inflation did was encourage deregulation, spark an explosion of debt and unleash floods of hot money. He says it is time to abandon the "magical powers". Do you agree?
NZ needs to focus on competitive advantages, PM Key says; Defends surplus track; Notes Reserve Bank would be cutting OCR if growth outlook bad
19th Nov 12, 3:44pm
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NZ needs to focus on competitive advantages, PM Key says; Defends surplus track; Notes Reserve Bank would be cutting OCR if growth outlook bad
Bernard Hickey wonders how much growth there will really be as we battle the headwinds of demography, debt, education, inequality, globalisation, and climate change. How will this change our future?
14th Oct 12, 10:06am
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Bernard Hickey wonders how much growth there will really be as we battle the headwinds of demography, debt, education, inequality, globalisation, and climate change. How will this change our future?
English: Treasury projections for NZ trading partner growth may be revised down in December update, due to subdued outlook offshore
27th Sep 12, 7:48am
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English: Treasury projections for NZ trading partner growth may be revised down in December update, due to subdued outlook offshore
Agriculture, construction industries lead 0.6% rise in economic activity in June quarter from March; Above expectations for 0.3%-0.4% growth
20th Sep 12, 11:00am
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Agriculture, construction industries lead 0.6% rise in economic activity in June quarter from March; Above expectations for 0.3%-0.4% growth
PM Key says IMF picking growth of about 8.25% for China in 2013; 'Good news for NZ if it comes true'
10th Sep 12, 4:24pm
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PM Key says IMF picking growth of about 8.25% for China in 2013; 'Good news for NZ if it comes true'
Former RBA board member McKibbin on NZ's positive long-term economic prospects, why the US has an inflation shock coming, and how to wind back fiscal stimulus
30th Aug 12, 2:39pm
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Former RBA board member McKibbin on NZ's positive long-term economic prospects, why the US has an inflation shock coming, and how to wind back fiscal stimulus
Tax Working Group instigator Norman Gemmell wins NZIER economist of the year award, for work on tax, policy debate, relationship between fiscal policy and growth
28th Aug 12, 8:03pm
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Tax Working Group instigator Norman Gemmell wins NZIER economist of the year award, for work on tax, policy debate, relationship between fiscal policy and growth
KiwiSaver Q&A: Today we look at considerations for choosing a KiwiSaver provider and fund suitable for a 50-year-old starting from scratch with investing
15th Aug 12, 5:22pm
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KiwiSaver Q&A: Today we look at considerations for choosing a KiwiSaver provider and fund suitable for a 50-year-old starting from scratch with investing
'Malinvestment means China not growing fast enough to keep NZ, Australia immune from global stagnation, although NZ better placed due to food production'
1st Aug 12, 4:53pm
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'Malinvestment means China not growing fast enough to keep NZ, Australia immune from global stagnation, although NZ better placed due to food production'
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'
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
PM Key quizzed on unwillingness of businesses to invest, asked whether govt might step in with new plans; 'No' in the short term
19th Jun 12, 8:43am
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PM Key quizzed on unwillingness of businesses to invest, asked whether govt might step in with new plans; 'No' in the short term
RBNZ bemoans lack of investment, says has cut NZ’s potential growth rate; Capacity tight
14th Jun 12, 9:08am
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RBNZ bemoans lack of investment, says has cut NZ’s potential growth rate; Capacity tight
Bernard Hickey looks ahead to the consequences of repeated failure to meet the growth targets assumed by Treasury. Your view?
27th May 12, 10:05am
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Bernard Hickey looks ahead to the consequences of repeated failure to meet the growth targets assumed by Treasury. Your view?
Auckland, Christchurch residents expecting 4.1% house price rises in next year; 18-24 yr olds expecting biggest increases, ANZ says
17th May 12, 1:33pm
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Auckland, Christchurch residents expecting 4.1% house price rises in next year; 18-24 yr olds expecting biggest increases, ANZ says
Opinion: Property mania hurts our ability to build businesses and wealth, says Gareth Morgan. Do you agree?
2nd May 12, 12:05am
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Opinion: Property mania hurts our ability to build businesses and wealth, says Gareth Morgan. Do you agree?
KiwiSaver 1st quarter 2012 performance rankings; top three plus finisher by peer group.
1st May 12, 3:38pm
KiwiSaver 1st quarter 2012 performance rankings; top three plus finisher by peer group.
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
China targets lower growth but has exceeded its target every year for eight years
6th Mar 12, 7:44am
China targets lower growth but has exceeded its target every year for eight years
US consumers feel more comfortable about spending; jobless claims drop again
2nd Mar 12, 7:52am
US consumers feel more comfortable about spending; jobless claims drop again
'Monetary policy is not a panacea ... the long-term health of the economy depends mostly on Congress and the Administration': Bernanke
1st Mar 12, 7:55am
'Monetary policy is not a panacea ... the long-term health of the economy depends mostly on Congress and the Administration': Bernanke
BusinessDesk: 'The big question is how will consumers respond to higher energy and gasoline prices'
29th Feb 12, 7:43am
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BusinessDesk: 'The big question is how will consumers respond to higher energy and gasoline prices'
BusinessDesk: 'The dark side of the story is still the oversupply and the expected pickup in foreclosures'
28th Feb 12, 8:32am
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BusinessDesk: 'The dark side of the story is still the oversupply and the expected pickup in foreclosures'
BusinessDesk: 'A stronger labour market and stronger consumer spending go hand in hand'
24th Feb 12, 7:53am
BusinessDesk: 'A stronger labour market and stronger consumer spending go hand in hand'