Coronavirus
BNZ economist Paul Conway says the overarching objective of rebuilding the economy in the wake of COVID-19 must be to improve productivity and ensure the benefits are widely spread
24th May 20, 6:02am
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BNZ economist Paul Conway says the overarching objective of rebuilding the economy in the wake of COVID-19 must be to improve productivity and ensure the benefits are widely spread
The Government's IRD administered Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme has lent more than $824 mln to more than 47,000 SMEs so far
22nd May 20, 1:40pm
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The Government's IRD administered Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme has lent more than $824 mln to more than 47,000 SMEs so far
Few new people went on Jobseeker Support last week compared to previous weeks; The number has still increased by 30% or 43,426 people from two months ago
22nd May 20, 1:09pm
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Few new people went on Jobseeker Support last week compared to previous weeks; The number has still increased by 30% or 43,426 people from two months ago
Gareth Vaughan on social distancing & temperature testing in pubs, the potential for no Chinese growth target, a manual for living during a pandemic, fossil fuel subsidies for the poor, SUVs stuck on ships
22nd May 20, 10:00am
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Gareth Vaughan on social distancing & temperature testing in pubs, the potential for no Chinese growth target, a manual for living during a pandemic, fossil fuel subsidies for the poor, SUVs stuck on ships
Mariana Mazzucato and Giulio Quaggiotto show why countries that embraced a proactive state have fared better against COVID-19
21st May 20, 10:44am
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Mariana Mazzucato and Giulio Quaggiotto show why countries that embraced a proactive state have fared better against COVID-19
Peter Dunne says regardless of the winner, the public will be asking whether a party as divided as it is can present itself as a credible, united team with a coherent and focused plan when the election comes round in just 17 weeks
21st May 20, 9:45am
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Peter Dunne says regardless of the winner, the public will be asking whether a party as divided as it is can present itself as a credible, united team with a coherent and focused plan when the election comes round in just 17 weeks
If New Zealand wants to diversify it trade away from China then the ten ASEAN countries will be important markets. However, the commercial realities, particularly for value-add products, will be challenging
21st May 20, 9:37am
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If New Zealand wants to diversify it trade away from China then the ten ASEAN countries will be important markets. However, the commercial realities, particularly for value-add products, will be challenging
Fonterra says wide ranging milk price forecast for new season reflects global uncertainty; mid price for current season now set at $7.20; earnings for current year still picked to be between 15c-25c a share
21st May 20, 8:53am
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Fonterra says wide ranging milk price forecast for new season reflects global uncertainty; mid price for current season now set at $7.20; earnings for current year still picked to be between 15c-25c a share
The Government hasn't asked Treasury to model tax hikes, but has asked it to consider further ways of stimulating the economy, including helicopter money
20th May 20, 3:49pm
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The Government hasn't asked Treasury to model tax hikes, but has asked it to consider further ways of stimulating the economy, including helicopter money
Participants in the Reserve Bank's household expectations survey are forecasting inflation of 3.2% over the next year, while over half of them are worried about losing their jobs
20th May 20, 3:39pm
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Participants in the Reserve Bank's household expectations survey are forecasting inflation of 3.2% over the next year, while over half of them are worried about losing their jobs
Climate Change Commissioner Rod Carr wants climate change investment added as a chapter heading in next year's Budget
20th May 20, 2:52pm
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Climate Change Commissioner Rod Carr wants climate change investment added as a chapter heading in next year's Budget
Manaaki co-founder Andy Hamilton highlights areas where SMEs could use assistance during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
20th May 20, 10:30am
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Manaaki co-founder Andy Hamilton highlights areas where SMEs could use assistance during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
The hugely successful coronavirus response means NZ is well-placed for an export-led recovery, writes Charles Finny in this paper for the SSANSE Commission for a Post-Covid Future at the University of Canterbury
20th May 20, 10:15am
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The hugely successful coronavirus response means NZ is well-placed for an export-led recovery, writes Charles Finny in this paper for the SSANSE Commission for a Post-Covid Future at the University of Canterbury
RBNZ Governor says banks will need to be 'forgiving' as more people are set to lose their jobs as mortgage repayment deferrals expire
19th May 20, 5:12pm
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RBNZ Governor says banks will need to be 'forgiving' as more people are set to lose their jobs as mortgage repayment deferrals expire
Brian Fallow looks at whether it's fair to burden future taxpayers with a huge public debt while failing to address the cost of an ageing population
19th May 20, 11:24am
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Brian Fallow looks at whether it's fair to burden future taxpayers with a huge public debt while failing to address the cost of an ageing population
ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson says NZ has an incredible opportunity and there's nowhere else in the world she'd rather be, sees opportunity to make tourism more sustainable
19th May 20, 9:44am
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ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson says NZ has an incredible opportunity and there's nowhere else in the world she'd rather be, sees opportunity to make tourism more sustainable
Rent arrears figures suggest commercial landlords and tenants in Otago/Southland likely to be having the hardest time as tourism wipeout bites hard
18th May 20, 2:23pm
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Rent arrears figures suggest commercial landlords and tenants in Otago/Southland likely to be having the hardest time as tourism wipeout bites hard
Gareth Vaughan on big banks' loan impairments, hotels for a post-COVID-19 world, a business opportunity for criminals, the anti-vaxxer threat to a COVID-19 vaccine & the end of neo-liberalism
18th May 20, 11:56am
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Gareth Vaughan on big banks' loan impairments, hotels for a post-COVID-19 world, a business opportunity for criminals, the anti-vaxxer threat to a COVID-19 vaccine & the end of neo-liberalism
Raf Manji argues we must forget about government debt to GDP targets and run deficits to make up for a contracting economy
18th May 20, 9:26am
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Raf Manji argues we must forget about government debt to GDP targets and run deficits to make up for a contracting economy
The Spinoff's Duncan Greive on how Jacinda Ardern, Ashley Bloomfield & communications workers accomplished what we would have thought impossible just weeks ago
17th May 20, 11:29am
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The Spinoff's Duncan Greive on how Jacinda Ardern, Ashley Bloomfield & communications workers accomplished what we would have thought impossible just weeks ago
Mechanical engineering professor Susan Krumdieck says the COVID-19 crisis shows the assumptions behind how we were living our lives can be questioned
17th May 20, 6:31am
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Mechanical engineering professor Susan Krumdieck says the COVID-19 crisis shows the assumptions behind how we were living our lives can be questioned
Terry Baucher is surprised the Government is expecting more from key agencies but gives them no new resources. He finds other puzzling policy disconnects too
16th May 20, 10:55am
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Terry Baucher is surprised the Government is expecting more from key agencies but gives them no new resources. He finds other puzzling policy disconnects too
In Henry Thomson's Arizona home town, the easing of lockdown rules causes a minor stir, but most people seem genuinely respectful of the continuing need to take the virus threat seriously
16th May 20, 9:55am
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In Henry Thomson's Arizona home town, the easing of lockdown rules causes a minor stir, but most people seem genuinely respectful of the continuing need to take the virus threat seriously
The NZ Initiative's Roger Partridge says NZ should leverage opportunities to attract foreign students and sports competitions from its virus subduing strength
16th May 20, 9:32am
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The NZ Initiative's Roger Partridge says NZ should leverage opportunities to attract foreign students and sports competitions from its virus subduing strength
More young, white, middle-class people become beneficiaries, as 2,422 more people received Jobseeker Support last week
15th May 20, 5:06pm
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More young, white, middle-class people become beneficiaries, as 2,422 more people received Jobseeker Support last week