NZ economy
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
Trump Administration puts forward proposal requiring visa-exempt tourists, including New Zealanders, to share social media history, biometric information and family details
11th Dec 25, 3:19pm
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Trump Administration puts forward proposal requiring visa-exempt tourists, including New Zealanders, to share social media history, biometric information and family details
New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman on inflation, housing, mortgage rates, prudential regulation and RBNZ independence from politicians
10th Dec 25, 11:56am
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New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman on inflation, housing, mortgage rates, prudential regulation and RBNZ independence from politicians
'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