NZ economy
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
Budget 2025 will establish a small Social Investment Fund to test a new approach to contracting social services out to community groups
15th May 25, 11:10am
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Budget 2025 will establish a small Social Investment Fund to test a new approach to contracting social services out to community groups
The Green Party says its would raise $88 billion in taxes over four years to expand public services and reduce poverty if able to lead a government
14th May 25, 1:35pm
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The Green Party says its would raise $88 billion in taxes over four years to expand public services and reduce poverty if able to lead a government
Finance Minister Nicola Willis plans to give Crown-owned venture fund Elevate NZ a $100 million capital injection in the Budget, leaving the sector relieved but disappointed
13th May 25, 2:57pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis plans to give Crown-owned venture fund Elevate NZ a $100 million capital injection in the Budget, leaving the sector relieved but disappointed
Tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the US could cause a slowdown in the New Zealand economy and put pressure on indebted households and businesses
7th May 25, 9:55am
Tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the US could cause a slowdown in the New Zealand economy and put pressure on indebted households and businesses
Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging for Winston Peters’ spot as populist champion of the regions
1st May 25, 12:40pm
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Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging for Winston Peters’ spot as populist champion of the regions
The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity
30th Apr 25, 12:24pm
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The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity
Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue
29th Apr 25, 10:43am
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Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue
The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth
23rd Apr 25, 2:00pm
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The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth
Stats NZ says the proportion of large price increases have fallen to a five year low, even as quarterly inflation pushes higher due to petrol prices and tertiary education
17th Apr 25, 10:48am
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Stats NZ says the proportion of large price increases have fallen to a five year low, even as quarterly inflation pushes higher due to petrol prices and tertiary education
Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
12th Apr 25, 9:00am
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Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
10th Apr 25, 1:38pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee says further rate cuts may be needed as Donald Trump’s trade war poses downside risk to NZ economy
9th Apr 25, 2:19pm
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RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee says further rate cuts may be needed as Donald Trump’s trade war poses downside risk to NZ economy
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
8th Apr 25, 4:14pm
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Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows business leaders expect economy to improve but are holding off on hiring staff or making investments
8th Apr 25, 10:15am
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Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows business leaders expect economy to improve but are holding off on hiring staff or making investments