Unemployment
Stats NZ says unemployment rate fell to 6.2% in Sept quarter and employment rose 1.2%; better than economists' forecasts
6th Nov 13, 10:55am
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Stats NZ says unemployment rate fell to 6.2% in Sept quarter and employment rose 1.2%; better than economists' forecasts
NZIER quarterly consensus forecasts see average 2.6% economic growth over next 3 years
16th Sep 13, 12:42pm
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NZIER quarterly consensus forecasts see average 2.6% economic growth over next 3 years
Key says Labour leadership candidates' 'Living Wage' proposals too expensive and would cost jobs
2nd Sep 13, 6:58pm
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Key says Labour leadership candidates' 'Living Wage' proposals too expensive and would cost jobs
Latest ANZ job ads survey shows 'a decent lift' in the number of advertisements; points to continuing improvement in job market
15th Aug 13, 10:42am
Latest ANZ job ads survey shows 'a decent lift' in the number of advertisements; points to continuing improvement in job market
Opinion: Latest figures will show a slight rise in the level of unemployment to 6.3%; or they will show something else
6th Aug 13, 11:39am
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Opinion: Latest figures will show a slight rise in the level of unemployment to 6.3%; or they will show something else
Roger J Kerr on 'bloody good news for NZ,', US non-farm payrolls & the likely currency impact of next week's expected RBA rate cut
2nd Aug 13, 12:50pm
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Roger J Kerr on 'bloody good news for NZ,', US non-farm payrolls & the likely currency impact of next week's expected RBA rate cut
Latest ANZ job ads survey shows the employment market remains flat and recovery from recession has been a 'slog'
18th Jul 13, 10:42am
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Latest ANZ job ads survey shows the employment market remains flat and recovery from recession has been a 'slog'
Credit information bureau Dun & Bradstreet says consumer financial stress is down markedly and the appetite for credit is growing
29th May 13, 10:50am
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Credit information bureau Dun & Bradstreet says consumer financial stress is down markedly and the appetite for credit is growing
Unemployment plummets to 6.2% according to Statistics New Zealand; Market had expected a rate of 6.8%
9th May 13, 10:48am
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Unemployment plummets to 6.2% according to Statistics New Zealand; Market had expected a rate of 6.8%
Economists are doubtful this week's fresh Household Labour Force figures will solve the vexed puzzle of why unemployment figures are still stubbornly high
7th May 13, 10:37am
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Economists are doubtful this week's fresh Household Labour Force figures will solve the vexed puzzle of why unemployment figures are still stubbornly high
ANZ says it aims to lend at least NZ$500 mln to start-up businesses over two years in an effort to help reduce unemployment
23rd Apr 13, 9:40am
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ANZ says it aims to lend at least NZ$500 mln to start-up businesses over two years in an effort to help reduce unemployment
ANZ's latest job ads survey suggests unemployment set to continue 'bouncing around' 7% for the next six months
22nd Mar 13, 11:03am
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ANZ's latest job ads survey suggests unemployment set to continue 'bouncing around' 7% for the next six months
Matt Nolan looks at unemployment and calls for policies that help match employees skills to employers requirements in a positive way. Your view?
6th Mar 13, 9:26am
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Matt Nolan looks at unemployment and calls for policies that help match employees skills to employers requirements in a positive way. Your view?
Is our economy heading into a new series of job losses, or is that just part of the transitioning of our economy? We are collecting the evidence
14th Feb 13, 4:36pm
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Is our economy heading into a new series of job losses, or is that just part of the transitioning of our economy? We are collecting the evidence
PM Key outlines Govt's 2013 plans in statement to Parliament with responsible financial management the No. 1 priority
29th Jan 13, 2:46pm
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PM Key outlines Govt's 2013 plans in statement to Parliament with responsible financial management the No. 1 priority
Prime Minister John Key says his 'State of the Nation' speech to focus on the economy and employment
21st Jan 13, 2:37pm
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Prime Minister John Key says his 'State of the Nation' speech to focus on the economy and employment
HiFX's Dan Bell looks ahead to 2013 and names five key issues set to make waves in the currencies markets
21st Dec 12, 3:20pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell looks ahead to 2013 and names five key issues set to make waves in the currencies markets
PM Key says goal for 2013 is to reduce unemployment rate; Acknowledges NZers "cut us a fair bit of slack" due to headwinds
17th Dec 12, 8:38am
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PM Key says goal for 2013 is to reduce unemployment rate; Acknowledges NZers "cut us a fair bit of slack" due to headwinds
Bernard Hickey says all low inflation did was encourage deregulation, spark an explosion of debt and unleash floods of hot money. He says it is time to abandon the "magical powers". Do you agree?
9th Dec 12, 10:02am
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Bernard Hickey says all low inflation did was encourage deregulation, spark an explosion of debt and unleash floods of hot money. He says it is time to abandon the "magical powers". Do you agree?
Roger J Kerr likes what he sees in an improving economy, but he worries about a 'nightmare scenario' of a dry summer and a high currency. Your view?
3rd Dec 12, 10:25am
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Roger J Kerr likes what he sees in an improving economy, but he worries about a 'nightmare scenario' of a dry summer and a high currency. Your view?
Roger J Kerr expects a December cut by the RBA and their currency drop. Equity and currency market volatility is negative for the NZD. Your view?
3rd Dec 12, 9:13am
Roger J Kerr expects a December cut by the RBA and their currency drop. Equity and currency market volatility is negative for the NZD. Your view?
Roger J Kerr warns corporate risk managers to act now to avoid getting caught a retail mortgage stampede to fix, says look futher ahead than just next 12 months. Your view?
26th Nov 12, 10:18am
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Roger J Kerr warns corporate risk managers to act now to avoid getting caught a retail mortgage stampede to fix, says look futher ahead than just next 12 months. Your view?
Roger J Kerr won't be surprised by negative GDP in Q3, nor a December cut by the RBA. If our weather goes dry as well, he also sees a rating cut for NZ. Your view?
26th Nov 12, 9:20am
Roger J Kerr won't be surprised by negative GDP in Q3, nor a December cut by the RBA. If our weather goes dry as well, he also sees a rating cut for NZ. Your view?
Readymix concrete production shows uneven construction activity; Wellington at 20 year low
13th Nov 12, 8:58am
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Readymix concrete production shows uneven construction activity; Wellington at 20 year low
Roger J Kerr thinks one rogue number will not panic the RBNZ who are trying to avoid an inflation pincer move where tradable and non-tradable prices both spike next year. Your view?
12th Nov 12, 4:39pm
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Roger J Kerr thinks one rogue number will not panic the RBNZ who are trying to avoid an inflation pincer move where tradable and non-tradable prices both spike next year. Your view?