1st Mar 21, 2:08pm
Westpac economists believe the latest inflation spike will prove temporary and won't require interest rate hikes, while they say the markets also over reacted to RBNZ remit changes from Grant Robertson
Westpac economists believe the latest inflation spike will prove temporary and won't require interest rate hikes, while they say the markets also over reacted to RBNZ remit changes from Grant Robertson
22nd Feb 21, 10:49am
The Government will need to consider immigration's effect on housing demand before it starts reopening the borders
The Government will need to consider immigration's effect on housing demand before it starts reopening the borders
17th Feb 21, 8:11am
David Hargreaves says the RBNZ was always going to remain 'dovish' in its review next week anyway, which is probably okay for now. But the future is a worry
David Hargreaves says the RBNZ was always going to remain 'dovish' in its review next week anyway, which is probably okay for now. But the future is a worry
16th Feb 21, 12:01pm
Annual net migration gain drops 40% in 2020 to 44,126 from 73,097 in 2019
Annual net migration gain drops 40% in 2020 to 44,126 from 73,097 in 2019
16th Feb 21, 8:27am
In their latest quarterly overview Westpac economists warn that when interest rates do eventually rise 'house prices will fall'; also caution that the Govt may consider limiting deductibility on interest for investors
In their latest quarterly overview Westpac economists warn that when interest rates do eventually rise 'house prices will fall'; also caution that the Govt may consider limiting deductibility on interest for investors
15th Feb 21, 11:53am
Westpac economists say the weekly hit to the economy with Auckland on Level 3 and the rest of NZ at Level 2 is about $300 million
Westpac economists say the weekly hit to the economy with Auckland on Level 3 and the rest of NZ at Level 2 is about $300 million
11th Feb 21, 10:51am
Overseas student numbers down by 15.4% compared to a year ago, foreign workers down by 11.9%
Overseas student numbers down by 15.4% compared to a year ago, foreign workers down by 11.9%
9th Feb 21, 10:27am
Westpac economists say the severe housing shortages that have been dogging New Zealand are now 'rapidly eroding'
Westpac economists say the severe housing shortages that have been dogging New Zealand are now 'rapidly eroding'
22nd Jan 21, 9:12am
Net migration gain of just 672 in November last year, way down from gain of 8744 in November 2019
Net migration gain of just 672 in November last year, way down from gain of 8744 in November 2019
14th Dec 20, 11:57am
Population growth from migration down by more than 90% compared to a year ago
Population growth from migration down by more than 90% compared to a year ago
7th Dec 20, 2:19pm
ASB economists say NZ can now 'probably overbuild' for the next couple of years, though there is 'some risk' in doing this
ASB economists say NZ can now 'probably overbuild' for the next couple of years, though there is 'some risk' in doing this
4th Dec 20, 10:42am
The Productivity Commission details ways to improve the performance of New Zealand’s so-called frontier firms, saying doing so would be a key plank in boosting productivity
The Productivity Commission details ways to improve the performance of New Zealand’s so-called frontier firms, saying doing so would be a key plank in boosting productivity
18th Nov 20, 9:36am
Big drops in migrant worker and overseas student numbers in New Zealand since COVID-related border restrictions were introduced in March
Big drops in migrant worker and overseas student numbers in New Zealand since COVID-related border restrictions were introduced in March
13th Nov 20, 9:00am
Claims that returning New Zealanders could have a big impact on the economy and the property market appear to be severely overstated
Claims that returning New Zealanders could have a big impact on the economy and the property market appear to be severely overstated
9th Nov 20, 9:55am
New survey of 15,000 expat Kiwis suggests about half of them plan to return to New Zealand
New survey of 15,000 expat Kiwis suggests about half of them plan to return to New Zealand
6th Nov 20, 6:29am
New report by heavy-hitter academics and economists says in order to create a knowledge hub in Auckland it will be necessary to have affordable housing for people moving from the regions; land tax mooted again
New report by heavy-hitter academics and economists says in order to create a knowledge hub in Auckland it will be necessary to have affordable housing for people moving from the regions; land tax mooted again
19th Oct 20, 12:29pm
Work visa numbers down 10% from March peak, student visa numbers down 20% from a year ago
Work visa numbers down 10% from March peak, student visa numbers down 20% from a year ago
12th Oct 20, 11:25am
The net population gain from migration, including returning NZ citizens, was just 1700 in the five months to August, down from 21,500 the previous year
The net population gain from migration, including returning NZ citizens, was just 1700 in the five months to August, down from 21,500 the previous year
5th Oct 20, 12:24pm
David Hargreaves says with the NZ borders closed, now is when we should be having a national discussion on migration and population - so why aren't we?
David Hargreaves says with the NZ borders closed, now is when we should be having a national discussion on migration and population - so why aren't we?
21st Sep 20, 2:40pm
The number of overseas students in this country in August was down 17% year-on-year and the rate of decline is increasing
The number of overseas students in this country in August was down 17% year-on-year and the rate of decline is increasing
14th Sep 20, 2:11pm
New Zealand experiences negative population growth from migration for the first time in seven years
New Zealand experiences negative population growth from migration for the first time in seven years
9th Sep 20, 4:27pm
The Government has announced new border exceptions that will allow temporary work visa holders to return to NZ; new exceptions will now also be made to allow partners of NZ citizens and residents to return here
The Government has announced new border exceptions that will allow temporary work visa holders to return to NZ; new exceptions will now also be made to allow partners of NZ citizens and residents to return here
13th Aug 20, 11:57am
Migration's impact on housing demand is now almost negligible, which should ease housing supply pressures over coming months
Migration's impact on housing demand is now almost negligible, which should ease housing supply pressures over coming months
13th Aug 20, 9:03am
Massey University's Paul Spoonley says we need to have a comprehensive and informed discussion about population change and options sooner rather than later
Massey University's Paul Spoonley says we need to have a comprehensive and informed discussion about population change and options sooner rather than later
12th Aug 20, 11:56am
Early estimates suggest only 35% of returning kiwis will remain in the country long term
Early estimates suggest only 35% of returning kiwis will remain in the country long term
