migration
David Hargreaves asks how much longer the Government can afford to wait before taking action on the country's surging immigration levels
22nd Oct 15, 5:01am
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David Hargreaves asks how much longer the Government can afford to wait before taking action on the country's surging immigration levels
Migration gains surpass 61,200 in the year to September; more people coming to NZ from AUS than the other way around for the sixth month in a row
21st Oct 15, 10:51am
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Migration gains surpass 61,200 in the year to September; more people coming to NZ from AUS than the other way around for the sixth month in a row
Rodney Dickens says the risk isn't that economic & employment growth will deteriorate, but rather low rates & high migration will drive growth in spending, GDP & jobs
10th Oct 15, 10:03am
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Rodney Dickens says the risk isn't that economic & employment growth will deteriorate, but rather low rates & high migration will drive growth in spending, GDP & jobs
Westpac economists see unemployment hitting 6.5%, partly due to high immigration; but also see 'disappointment' for property speculators when migration boom tails off
8th Oct 15, 11:26am
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Westpac economists see unemployment hitting 6.5%, partly due to high immigration; but also see 'disappointment' for property speculators when migration boom tails off
Dairy's down but don't panic... New Zealand's economy is still in the middle of the pack across the OECD, says HSBC's Paul Bloxham
6th Oct 15, 4:17pm
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Dairy's down but don't panic... New Zealand's economy is still in the middle of the pack across the OECD, says HSBC's Paul Bloxham
Rodney Dickens says we've reached a critical stage in the economic cycle with Wheeler in danger of repeating the mistakes of Bollard & Brash
6th Oct 15, 5:03am
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Rodney Dickens says we've reached a critical stage in the economic cycle with Wheeler in danger of repeating the mistakes of Bollard & Brash
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
PM says record high net migration a "vote of confidence" in NZ; says housing issues "can take care of themselves"; effect on unemployment and wages "debateable."
21st Sep 15, 7:28pm
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PM says record high net migration a "vote of confidence" in NZ; says housing issues "can take care of themselves"; effect on unemployment and wages "debateable."
Migration gain hits all time high of 60,290 in the year to August led by growth in migration from India
21st Sep 15, 11:33am
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Migration gain hits all time high of 60,290 in the year to August led by growth in migration from India
The NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka encourages businesses and professional networks to take the risk and tap into the abilities that refugees bring into the country with them
21st Sep 15, 9:11am
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The NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka encourages businesses and professional networks to take the risk and tap into the abilities that refugees bring into the country with them
Migrants who come to NZ and Aust targeted by new insurance cover underwritten by Lloyd's of London
18th Sep 15, 12:35pm
Migrants who come to NZ and Aust targeted by new insurance cover underwritten by Lloyd's of London
John Mauldin argues monetary deflation is the new threat & central bankers worrying about inflation are like generals fighting the last war
17th Sep 15, 11:07am
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John Mauldin argues monetary deflation is the new threat & central bankers worrying about inflation are like generals fighting the last war
The Reserve Bank's picking that the immigration boom's plateauing: David Hargreaves has a crunch of some numbers
17th Sep 15, 10:24am
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The Reserve Bank's picking that the immigration boom's plateauing: David Hargreaves has a crunch of some numbers
English agrees high migration, particularly of students and those on working holidays, has suppressed wage inflation; but sees migration flattening and says real wage growth stronger than elsewhere
15th Sep 15, 6:41pm
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English agrees high migration, particularly of students and those on working holidays, has suppressed wage inflation; but sees migration flattening and says real wage growth stronger than elsewhere
IAG NZ chief executive Jacki Johnson on ensuring migrants have insurance, facing new competition, getting support from Australia to pay quake claims, and the future of EQC
2nd Sep 15, 1:33pm
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IAG NZ chief executive Jacki Johnson on ensuring migrants have insurance, facing new competition, getting support from Australia to pay quake claims, and the future of EQC
Susan Guthrie claims we need to start thinking quickly about the effects on New Zealand of China’s economy
29th Aug 15, 11:23am
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Susan Guthrie claims we need to start thinking quickly about the effects on New Zealand of China’s economy
NZIER survey sits between Westpac's negativity and ASB's optimism in its view of the NZ economy
26th Aug 15, 1:02am
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NZIER survey sits between Westpac's negativity and ASB's optimism in its view of the NZ economy
ASB economists say some commentators may be seeking attention by talking down the economy; Cite tourism, immigration & low inflation as positives
24th Aug 15, 1:47pm
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ASB economists say some commentators may be seeking attention by talking down the economy; Cite tourism, immigration & low inflation as positives
Population growth from migration breaks all previous records in July
A flood of student migrants who will move into the workforce and want their own homes has serious implications for the housing market
20th Aug 15, 3:20pm
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A flood of student migrants who will move into the workforce and want their own homes has serious implications for the housing market
Michael Reddell argues sky high house prices & plummeting affordability are what happens when land use restrictions run head-on into population pressures
12th Aug 15, 12:12pm
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Michael Reddell argues sky high house prices & plummeting affordability are what happens when land use restrictions run head-on into population pressures
Economist Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy analyses the Auckland house price data to see if it really is a 'bubble'; and if it is will it collapse or is it a 'rational bubble'
6th Aug 15, 9:30am
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Economist Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy analyses the Auckland house price data to see if it really is a 'bubble'; and if it is will it collapse or is it a 'rational bubble'
Alison Cadman says our housing 'social asset' is as vital as our roading 'social asset' and needs a similar "15 year whole-of-govt & integrated planning model"
5th Aug 15, 5:00am
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Alison Cadman says our housing 'social asset' is as vital as our roading 'social asset' and needs a similar "15 year whole-of-govt & integrated planning model"
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
Bernard Hickey says rather than just debating foreign buying of houses we should be having a tougher debate about migration
2nd Aug 15, 5:01am
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Bernard Hickey says rather than just debating foreign buying of houses we should be having a tougher debate about migration