Interest rates
RBNZ releases statement of intent, will work on framework to implement new tools to help OCR, plans for new bank notes
30th Jun 11, 9:28am
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RBNZ releases statement of intent, will work on framework to implement new tools to help OCR, plans for new bank notes
Roger J Kerr challenges RBNZ view on inflation - thinks it is being driven by different factors
27th Jun 11, 12:57pm
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Roger J Kerr challenges RBNZ view on inflation - thinks it is being driven by different factors
Economist inflation, OCR hike expectations not dented by Brownlee comment that no rebuilding will happen in Chch for 12 months
23rd Jun 11, 9:46am
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Economist inflation, OCR hike expectations not dented by Brownlee comment that no rebuilding will happen in Chch for 12 months
Unique situation holding interest rates artificially low
20th Jun 11, 2:05pm
Unique situation holding interest rates artificially low
RBNZ happy with short-term borrowers, expects Kiwis to stay more short-term like Aussies meaning less need for OCR hikes
9th Jun 11, 12:48pm
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RBNZ happy with short-term borrowers, expects Kiwis to stay more short-term like Aussies meaning less need for OCR hikes
Auckland property market turning in sellers' favour as new listings fall, realestate.co.nz says; NZ average asking price falls 4% in May from April
1st Jun 11, 9:22am
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Auckland property market turning in sellers' favour as new listings fall, realestate.co.nz says; NZ average asking price falls 4% in May from April
Reserve Bank will have to hike OCR to 4% in 2012 to offset quake rebuild inflation pressures, NZIER says. Your view?
1st Jun 11, 8:46am
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Reserve Bank will have to hike OCR to 4% in 2012 to offset quake rebuild inflation pressures, NZIER says. Your view?
NZ dollar hits new post-float high of 82.5 USc as National Bank Business confidence jumps 24 points in May from April
31st May 11, 1:20pm
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NZ dollar hits new post-float high of 82.5 USc as National Bank Business confidence jumps 24 points in May from April
Inflation expectations for 2 yrs time spike in June qtr to equal high since 1991, Reserve Bank survey shows
24th May 11, 3:41pm
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Inflation expectations for 2 yrs time spike in June qtr to equal high since 1991, Reserve Bank survey shows
Small swing from National to Labour over last two weeks, but still no plausible left-wing combination for government, iPredict says
23rd May 11, 12:13pm
Small swing from National to Labour over last two weeks, but still no plausible left-wing combination for government, iPredict says
Savings Working Group suggests interest be charged on student loans to stop exploitation; blase attitudes toward debt. Your view?
9th May 11, 4:52pm
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Savings Working Group suggests interest be charged on student loans to stop exploitation; blase attitudes toward debt. Your view?
TSB cuts 6 mth and 1 year mortgage rates; 1 year rate of 5.5% now lowest on market, as banks vie to expand lending
9th May 11, 9:30am
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TSB cuts 6 mth and 1 year mortgage rates; 1 year rate of 5.5% now lowest on market, as banks vie to expand lending
Labour not keen on inflation indexation for interest earned on savings, as it benefits those who can already afford to save, Cunliffe says
5th May 11, 7:34pm
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Labour not keen on inflation indexation for interest earned on savings, as it benefits those who can already afford to save, Cunliffe says
Transport Minister Joyce says fuel tax hike deferment to cost NZ$72 mln, won't increase govt debt or hurt credit rating
2nd May 11, 12:03pm
Transport Minister Joyce says fuel tax hike deferment to cost NZ$72 mln, won't increase govt debt or hurt credit rating
RBNZ leaves OCR at 2.5%; says this level likely “for some time,” but takes out mention of tightening when Chch rebuild begins
28th Apr 11, 9:08am
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RBNZ leaves OCR at 2.5%; says this level likely “for some time,” but takes out mention of tightening when Chch rebuild begins
Westpac forecasts house prices to rise 4% over coming year as interest rates stay low
27th Apr 11, 10:12am
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Westpac forecasts house prices to rise 4% over coming year as interest rates stay low
Economists split on timing of first OCR hike - end of 2011 or first quarter of 2012? Depends on quake rebuild, underlying inflation pressure
26th Apr 11, 7:00pm
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Economists split on timing of first OCR hike - end of 2011 or first quarter of 2012? Depends on quake rebuild, underlying inflation pressure
Finance Minister English satisfied with Reserve Bank consideration of additional tools to constrain price bubbles
13th Apr 11, 4:37pm
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Finance Minister English satisfied with Reserve Bank consideration of additional tools to constrain price bubbles
RBA holds rates, says overall 'financial conditions for the global economy remain accommodative'
5th Apr 11, 4:40pm
RBA holds rates, says overall 'financial conditions for the global economy remain accommodative'
Opinion: Bernard Hickey gives 5 reasons why low interest rates here and overseas are bad for us all in the long run
15th Mar 11, 11:33am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey gives 5 reasons why low interest rates here and overseas are bad for us all in the long run
RBNZ's monetary policy to gain traction as more Kiwis move on to floating mortgage rates, Governor Bollard says
10th Mar 11, 1:14pm
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RBNZ's monetary policy to gain traction as more Kiwis move on to floating mortgage rates, Governor Bollard says
RBNZ Governor Bollard says he was not pressured by govt to cut OCR; Met with Finance Minister to discuss quake responses
10th Mar 11, 12:10pm
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RBNZ Governor Bollard says he was not pressured by govt to cut OCR; Met with Finance Minister to discuss quake responses
ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank and Westpac follow RBNZ move, cut floating mortgage rates by 50 basis points
10th Mar 11, 9:28am
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ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank and Westpac follow RBNZ move, cut floating mortgage rates by 50 basis points
Lower interest rates would help NZ, Prime Minister John Key says ahead of Reserve bank's OCR decision on Thursday
7th Mar 11, 8:13am
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Lower interest rates would help NZ, Prime Minister John Key says ahead of Reserve bank's OCR decision on Thursday
TSB cuts 1 year mortgage rate by 40 bps to 5.95%, which matches ANZ, ASB and Westpac
2nd Mar 11, 10:58am
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TSB cuts 1 year mortgage rate by 40 bps to 5.95%, which matches ANZ, ASB and Westpac