NZ economy
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New Zealand firms still hopeful about an improvement in the economy despite demand remaining weak - latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion
1st Jul 25, 11:03am
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New Zealand firms still hopeful about an improvement in the economy despite demand remaining weak - latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion
Voters are losing confidence in National's ability to manage the economy and the cost of living as election 2026 creeps closer
29th Jun 25, 6:01am
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Voters are losing confidence in National's ability to manage the economy and the cost of living as election 2026 creeps closer
Kiwi cosmetics are set to hit Chinese store shelves and a new air freight route to South America will open, after NZ diplomats strike deals in Shanghai
20th Jun 25, 8:07am
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Kiwi cosmetics are set to hit Chinese store shelves and a new air freight route to South America will open, after NZ diplomats strike deals in Shanghai
Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing
19th Jun 25, 6:27am
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Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing
The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend remains at levels generally seen as too high but has reduced by more than economists were forecasting
18th Jun 25, 11:13am
The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend remains at levels generally seen as too high but has reduced by more than economists were forecasting
Paul Conway says businesses don't appear motivated to make the investments needed to improve productivity in an isolated economy
9th Jun 25, 1:41pm
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Paul Conway says businesses don't appear motivated to make the investments needed to improve productivity in an isolated economy
A number of senior staff will leave the Treasury after not securing roles in a restructure led by Secretary Iain Rennie
6th Jun 25, 6:29am
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A number of senior staff will leave the Treasury after not securing roles in a restructure led by Secretary Iain Rennie
The Reserve Bank says it isn’t biased towards lowering the Official Cash Rate further after cutting it to 3.25% in a 5-1 vote on Wednesday
28th May 25, 7:58pm
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The Reserve Bank says it isn’t biased towards lowering the Official Cash Rate further after cutting it to 3.25% in a 5-1 vote on Wednesday
The chief economist of NZ’s largest bank thinks the economy is well-positioned to recover but still needs an extra push from RBNZ
28th May 25, 11:27am
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The chief economist of NZ’s largest bank thinks the economy is well-positioned to recover but still needs an extra push from RBNZ
The Growth Budget doesn’t succeed in boosting wage growth, despite improving productivity with tax incentives for capital investments, Dan Brunskill says
24th May 25, 10:15am
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The Growth Budget doesn’t succeed in boosting wage growth, despite improving productivity with tax incentives for capital investments, Dan Brunskill says
S&P, some economists and opposition parties criticise, or are underwhelmed by, Budget 2025
22nd May 25, 8:33pm
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S&P, some economists and opposition parties criticise, or are underwhelmed by, Budget 2025
Budget 2025 grants the Reserve Bank’s wish for monthly CPI data and other more accurate economic statistic reporting
22nd May 25, 2:57pm
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Budget 2025 grants the Reserve Bank’s wish for monthly CPI data and other more accurate economic statistic reporting
Government to increase KiwiSaver contribution rates and give firms a tax break on asset purchases to support New Zealand’s faltering economic recovery
22nd May 25, 2:02pm
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Government to increase KiwiSaver contribution rates and give firms a tax break on asset purchases to support New Zealand’s faltering economic recovery
Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ ‘Growth Budget’ will aim to expand the economy and slowly shrink the Government
22nd May 25, 8:00am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ ‘Growth Budget’ will aim to expand the economy and slowly shrink the Government
Despite talking up difficult choices, Nicola Willis is finding funding for some nice-to-have budget items as she directs a cinematic reshuffle of Government spending
17th May 25, 9:10am
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Despite talking up difficult choices, Nicola Willis is finding funding for some nice-to-have budget items as she directs a cinematic reshuffle of Government spending