NZ economy
Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says supply shocks are not easy for central banks and the Monetary Policy Committee will need to make ‘some finely balanced judgments’
30th Mar 26, 3:15pm
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Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says supply shocks are not easy for central banks and the Monetary Policy Committee will need to make ‘some finely balanced judgments’
Reserve Bank top brass to front publicly after April OCR review, and outline thoughts on impact of Middle East conflict
20th Mar 26, 9:49am
Reserve Bank top brass to front publicly after April OCR review, and outline thoughts on impact of Middle East conflict
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The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has increased, though at 3.7% of GDP it remains manageable particularly compared with some of the figures in our recent past
18th Mar 26, 11:20am
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The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has increased, though at 3.7% of GDP it remains manageable particularly compared with some of the figures in our recent past
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Hearing underway at Wellington High Court as climate advocacy groups challenge Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and the Government’s emissions reduction plan
16th Mar 26, 2:29pm
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Hearing underway at Wellington High Court as climate advocacy groups challenge Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and the Government’s emissions reduction plan
RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says it’s not optimism to think inflation will fall to 2%, it’s New Zealand’s economic fundamentals
23rd Feb 26, 9:33am
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RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says it’s not optimism to think inflation will fall to 2%, it’s New Zealand’s economic fundamentals
Treasury secretary Iain Rennie talks superannuation, rebuilding fiscal buffers, innovation and capital investment at the New Zealand Economics Forum
13th Feb 26, 1:50pm
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Treasury secretary Iain Rennie talks superannuation, rebuilding fiscal buffers, innovation and capital investment at the New Zealand Economics Forum
Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds discusses economic leadership, retirement and focusing on 'growth that makes life better for everyone' at the New Zealand Economics Forum
12th Feb 26, 6:21pm
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Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds discusses economic leadership, retirement and focusing on 'growth that makes life better for everyone' at the New Zealand Economics Forum
‘Tax policy certainty needs to span successive governments’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks investment boost policy, productivity and the long term at the New Zealand Economics Forum
12th Feb 26, 12:32pm
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‘Tax policy certainty needs to span successive governments’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks investment boost policy, productivity and the long term at the New Zealand Economics Forum
'Tight control of discretionary government spending': Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Budget 2026 will focus on 'supporting the delivery of core public services'
28th Jan 26, 10:41am
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'Tight control of discretionary government spending': Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Budget 2026 will focus on 'supporting the delivery of core public services'
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‘Our new laser-focussed-on-inflation RBNZ Governor will not be amused’: Economists say OCR hike in 2026 ‘likelier than not’ following latest annual inflation figures
23rd Jan 26, 4:33pm
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‘Our new laser-focussed-on-inflation RBNZ Governor will not be amused’: Economists say OCR hike in 2026 ‘likelier than not’ following latest annual inflation figures
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Annual inflation rises to 3.1% in the December quarter - with electricity, rent, local government rates continuing to drive the increase
23rd Jan 26, 11:00am
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Annual inflation rises to 3.1% in the December quarter - with electricity, rent, local government rates continuing to drive the increase
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NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising
13th Jan 26, 10:26am
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NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families
21st Dec 25, 6:00am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families
'Do we really think we are currently growing at the same pace as China and three times that of Australia?': BNZ's head of research says latest GDP result delivered 'more noise than signal', encourages scepticism
18th Dec 25, 2:42pm
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'Do we really think we are currently growing at the same pace as China and three times that of Australia?': BNZ's head of research says latest GDP result delivered 'more noise than signal', encourages scepticism
The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has continued to narrow, now to 3.5% of GDP, compared with a level of 9% three years ago; global credit rating agencies should be happy
17th Dec 25, 11:22am
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The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has continued to narrow, now to 3.5% of GDP, compared with a level of 9% three years ago; global credit rating agencies should be happy