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Statistics NZ has taken the most unusual step of delaying release of the Household Labour Force Survey for two weeks
29th Jul 16, 2:00pm
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Statistics NZ has taken the most unusual step of delaying release of the Household Labour Force Survey for two weeks
Matt Nolan on the Top 10 misleading economic facts
Kerry McDonald analyses the many challenges the country faces and concludes we need effective leadership and recognition that good policy, in a sound strategic framework, is critical
15th Jun 16, 10:40am
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Kerry McDonald analyses the many challenges the country faces and concludes we need effective leadership and recognition that good policy, in a sound strategic framework, is critical
Simon Bennett of blue-collar recruiter AWF says NZ almost entirely lacks consistent and efficient pathways for school-leavers, the unemployed and the low-skilled to train on-the-job and gain the necessary basic skills to be able to adapt to survive
18th May 16, 2:18pm
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Simon Bennett of blue-collar recruiter AWF says NZ almost entirely lacks consistent and efficient pathways for school-leavers, the unemployed and the low-skilled to train on-the-job and gain the necessary basic skills to be able to adapt to survive
HSBC economists say an upswing in the Australian economy may dampen NZ's migration growth, tightening the labour market, generating wage growth and lifting inflation
13th May 16, 2:07pm
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HSBC economists say an upswing in the Australian economy may dampen NZ's migration growth, tightening the labour market, generating wage growth and lifting inflation
Bernard Hickey asks why over a third of a million unemployed and underemployed New Zealanders can't find jobs at the same time that employers want migration rules to be relaxed so they can import more workers
8th May 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey asks why over a third of a million unemployed and underemployed New Zealanders can't find jobs at the same time that employers want migration rules to be relaxed so they can import more workers
Statistics NZ reports 1.2% jobs growth in March quarter; private sector LCI wage growth 1.8% for year; both jobs and wages growth above most forecasts; Jobless rate up to 5.7% as participation rate rises
4th May 16, 10:53am
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Statistics NZ reports 1.2% jobs growth in March quarter; private sector LCI wage growth 1.8% for year; both jobs and wages growth above most forecasts; Jobless rate up to 5.7% as participation rate rises
Deputy Governor explains how net migration has helped boost labour supply and contain wage pressures; says it's one factor allowing 'accommodative' interest rate settings; notes more young workers arriving in this migration cycle
7th Apr 16, 12:23pm
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Deputy Governor explains how net migration has helped boost labour supply and contain wage pressures; says it's one factor allowing 'accommodative' interest rate settings; notes more young workers arriving in this migration cycle
Bernard Hickey says New Zealand may be increasing the size of its economy by adding people and resources, but is not improving the productivity that will make everyone truly richer in the long run
3rd Apr 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey says New Zealand may be increasing the size of its economy by adding people and resources, but is not improving the productivity that will make everyone truly richer in the long run
Bernard Hickey thinks New Zealand should have a considered debate over a Guaranteed Minimum Income rather than just throw slogans around
27th Mar 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey thinks New Zealand should have a considered debate over a Guaranteed Minimum Income rather than just throw slogans around
Labour looking at whether NZ should trial a Universal Basic Income as part of Future of Work Commission
25th Mar 16, 3:51pm
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Labour looking at whether NZ should trial a Universal Basic Income as part of Future of Work Commission
Elizabeth Kerr asks whether women have less in their retirement funds because they own more cats than men. The numbers might surprise you
8th Mar 16, 5:02am
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Elizabeth Kerr asks whether women have less in their retirement funds because they own more cats than men. The numbers might surprise you
Motu research analysts on Auckland NIMBYs, the uneven US recovery, driverless cars, the Robin Hood of science, the cheating economy & more
4th Mar 16, 10:02am
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Motu research analysts on Auckland NIMBYs, the uneven US recovery, driverless cars, the Robin Hood of science, the cheating economy & more
Elizabeth Kerr says ‘playing house’ can be a trap for hopeful homeowners
David Chaston on market movements and their drivers, assets & debt, unemployment & wages, solar wars, falling interest rates & inequality, negative interest rates & banks, Dilbert & more
5th Feb 16, 11:20am
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David Chaston on market movements and their drivers, assets & debt, unemployment & wages, solar wars, falling interest rates & inequality, negative interest rates & banks, Dilbert & more
Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate of 5.3% in December, down from 6%; But participation rate lower; Annual wage inflation only 1.5%
3rd Feb 16, 11:04am
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Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate of 5.3% in December, down from 6%; But participation rate lower; Annual wage inflation only 1.5%
Getting harder to buy a first home in Auckland as rising property prices offset falling interest rates and incomes stay largely flat
22nd Dec 15, 2:28pm
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Getting harder to buy a first home in Auckland as rising property prices offset falling interest rates and incomes stay largely flat
Statistics NZ reports jobs fell 0.4% in Sept qtr and unemployment rate rose to 6.0% from 5.9% as participation rate also fell; jobs growth weaker than expected
4th Nov 15, 10:53am
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Statistics NZ reports jobs fell 0.4% in Sept qtr and unemployment rate rose to 6.0% from 5.9% as participation rate also fell; jobs growth weaker than expected
Bernard Hickey calls for a Productivity Commission Inquiry into whether record high migration actually improves per-capita GDP in the long run. The latest data suggests it's not working for the economy or the Government
27th Sep 15, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey calls for a Productivity Commission Inquiry into whether record high migration actually improves per-capita GDP in the long run. The latest data suggests it's not working for the economy or the Government
NZIER bucks trend of major bank economists, saying the RBNZ has no choice but to keep the OCR stable for another two years
27th May 15, 1:02am
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NZIER bucks trend of major bank economists, saying the RBNZ has no choice but to keep the OCR stable for another two years
Cabinet decides to change law for Remuneration Authority to ensure future pay increases in line with rest of public sector
2nd Mar 15, 5:12pm
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Cabinet decides to change law for Remuneration Authority to ensure future pay increases in line with rest of public sector
Matt Nolan takes a look at the drivers of New Zealand growth over the next year
23rd Jan 15, 11:24am
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Matt Nolan takes a look at the drivers of New Zealand growth over the next year
Matt Nolan takes a look at income inequality in NZ, including why it is there
21st Nov 14, 10:30am
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Matt Nolan takes a look at income inequality in NZ, including why it is there
Monday's Top 10: David Chaston on The Economist's Big Mac index, why Auckland is rich, World Bank's fight for relevance, rising sea levels, Yogi Berra, Dilbert & more
28th Jul 14, 12:57pm
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Monday's Top 10: David Chaston on The Economist's Big Mac index, why Auckland is rich, World Bank's fight for relevance, rising sea levels, Yogi Berra, Dilbert & more
Bank workers union looks for increased pay and improved conditions for staff facing 'high levels of stress'
4th Mar 14, 8:38am
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Bank workers union looks for increased pay and improved conditions for staff facing 'high levels of stress'