NZ economy
'We're different economies': As the Government says it's not prepared to pay for offshore mitigation to meet climate targets, Australian politicians say both countries have different ways of getting to net zero
5th Dec 25, 3:32pm
'We're different economies': As the Government says it's not prepared to pay for offshore mitigation to meet climate targets, Australian politicians say both countries have different ways of getting to net zero
New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman pledges to stay 'laser focused' on low, stable inflation, a stable financial system, and safe and efficient payments
2nd Dec 25, 2:21pm
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New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman pledges to stay 'laser focused' on low, stable inflation, a stable financial system, and safe and efficient payments
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the Government should consider selling underperforming assets next term
10th Nov 25, 7:31pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the Government should consider selling underperforming assets next term
Surprise changes to Emission Trading Scheme settings spark questions over the market’s credibility and the Government’s climate commitments
5th Nov 25, 6:09pm
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Surprise changes to Emission Trading Scheme settings spark questions over the market’s credibility and the Government’s climate commitments
September quarter saw the first increase in working hours in almost two years, hinting a job market recovery may be beginning
5th Nov 25, 1:38pm
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September quarter saw the first increase in working hours in almost two years, hinting a job market recovery may be beginning
Reserve Bank cuts almost 200 positions, folds Te Ao Māori and climate teams into wider groups, but retains most economic policy roles
29th Oct 25, 4:32pm
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Reserve Bank cuts almost 200 positions, folds Te Ao Māori and climate teams into wider groups, but retains most economic policy roles
Would the Labour Party’s first policy proposals actually create any jobs?
Economists say the September quarter annual inflation figure likely marks the peak and they still expect the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate again next month
20th Oct 25, 2:19pm
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Economists say the September quarter annual inflation figure likely marks the peak and they still expect the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate again next month
Labour's Future Fund could borrow against up to $20 billion of existing state assets to enable new investments in local businesses and infrastructure
20th Oct 25, 1:30pm
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Labour's Future Fund could borrow against up to $20 billion of existing state assets to enable new investments in local businesses and infrastructure
Annual inflation rises to 3% in the September quarter, with the increase driven by electricity, rent and local authority rates and payments
20th Oct 25, 10:57am
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Annual inflation rises to 3% in the September quarter, with the increase driven by electricity, rent and local authority rates and payments
Fonterra wants to maximise commercial returns for farmers, while Winston Peters wants to manage geopolitical risks and strategic interests of New Zealand broadly
18th Oct 25, 12:34pm
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Fonterra wants to maximise commercial returns for farmers, while Winston Peters wants to manage geopolitical risks and strategic interests of New Zealand broadly
The OCR could rise to 4% by 2027 as the Reserve Bank risks reigniting inflation through aggressive rate cuts, market economists say
17th Oct 25, 10:37am
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The OCR could rise to 4% by 2027 as the Reserve Bank risks reigniting inflation through aggressive rate cuts, market economists say
A capital gains tax would be almost ‘irrelevant’ with house price growth unlikely to continue at pre-pandemic pace, former finance minister Bill English says
17th Oct 25, 5:00am
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A capital gains tax would be almost ‘irrelevant’ with house price growth unlikely to continue at pre-pandemic pace, former finance minister Bill English says
RBNZ chief economist acknowledges being nervous that inflation could get embedded in peoples' expectations
16th Oct 25, 10:40am
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RBNZ chief economist acknowledges being nervous that inflation could get embedded in peoples' expectations
Reserve Bank says it sees little risk of inflation and is willing to keep cutting interest rates even with inflation near 3%
9th Oct 25, 5:00am
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Reserve Bank says it sees little risk of inflation and is willing to keep cutting interest rates even with inflation near 3%