Coronavirus
The timing for the completion of a swag of new commercial building projects could not be worse as we stare down the barrel of recession
10th May 20, 6:02am
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The timing for the completion of a swag of new commercial building projects could not be worse as we stare down the barrel of recession
Gareth Vaughan on land-based cruise ships, a one-two punch for the world's energy capital, Romania's million-mask mess, possible pandemic wave scenarios, Taiwan's lessons from the past
9th May 20, 10:30am
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Gareth Vaughan on land-based cruise ships, a one-two punch for the world's energy capital, Romania's million-mask mess, possible pandemic wave scenarios, Taiwan's lessons from the past
FMA cautions new investors against piling into the NZX if they haven't done their homework, as its Aussie counterpart proves retail investors trying to time the market are failing miserably
8th May 20, 2:22pm
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FMA cautions new investors against piling into the NZX if they haven't done their homework, as its Aussie counterpart proves retail investors trying to time the market are failing miserably
The onset of the Covid-19 crisis has sent expectations of inflation over the next two years plummeting to new lows in a new influential RBNZ survey; house price drop of nearly 5.5% seen in next year
7th May 20, 3:22pm
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The onset of the Covid-19 crisis has sent expectations of inflation over the next two years plummeting to new lows in a new influential RBNZ survey; house price drop of nearly 5.5% seen in next year
PM: A move to Level 2 could be phased in; Gatherings limited to 100 people; Domestic travel allowed; Retail, hospitality and beauty businesses can open under restrictions
7th May 20, 1:45pm
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PM: A move to Level 2 could be phased in; Gatherings limited to 100 people; Domestic travel allowed; Retail, hospitality and beauty businesses can open under restrictions
Ministry of Health news conference of the review of the lockdown status for New Zealand, starts at 1pm
7th May 20, 12:51pm
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Ministry of Health news conference of the review of the lockdown status for New Zealand, starts at 1pm
Next week's Budget to focus on strengthening the public sector, providing increasingly targeted support for households and businesses and rebuilding a new-look New Zealand
7th May 20, 12:19pm
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Next week's Budget to focus on strengthening the public sector, providing increasingly targeted support for households and businesses and rebuilding a new-look New Zealand
Consumer credit demand fell by up to 71% and commercial credit demand dropped by up to 63% during the Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, credit bureau Equifax says
7th May 20, 12:14pm
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Consumer credit demand fell by up to 71% and commercial credit demand dropped by up to 63% during the Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, credit bureau Equifax says
Infometrics says we should look to the 1930s for a solution to help the economy recover from a COVID-19 recession by building more state houses
7th May 20, 10:29am
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Infometrics says we should look to the 1930s for a solution to help the economy recover from a COVID-19 recession by building more state houses
Low North-East Asian birth rates are leading to population declines that create market development challenges for New Zealand, as it seeks alternative to China
7th May 20, 9:57am
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Low North-East Asian birth rates are leading to population declines that create market development challenges for New Zealand, as it seeks alternative to China
S&P lowers outlook on Kiwibank's 'A' credit rating to stable from positive citing uncertainty about the bank's digital strategy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
7th May 20, 8:36am
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S&P lowers outlook on Kiwibank's 'A' credit rating to stable from positive citing uncertainty about the bank's digital strategy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
CEO Matt Whineray says NZ Super Fund still keen on Auckland light rail project; also interested in climate adaption projects & expects government contributions to continue
6th May 20, 6:21pm
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CEO Matt Whineray says NZ Super Fund still keen on Auckland light rail project; also interested in climate adaption projects & expects government contributions to continue
Farmers might have to prepare for a return of under $6 per kilogram of milk solids in the forthcoming season
6th May 20, 3:35pm
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Farmers might have to prepare for a return of under $6 per kilogram of milk solids in the forthcoming season
Despite the apparent shunning, by the masses, of cash, the amount of cash in circulation has never been higher - and there was plenty of it moving around before the start of the lockdown
6th May 20, 2:00pm
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Despite the apparent shunning, by the masses, of cash, the amount of cash in circulation has never been higher - and there was plenty of it moving around before the start of the lockdown
David Hargreaves says the Government now needs to trust the people and let the economy be opened up again otherwise the unseen costs could be very high
6th May 20, 1:50pm
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David Hargreaves says the Government now needs to trust the people and let the economy be opened up again otherwise the unseen costs could be very high
Outlook grim for owners of shopping malls, even grimmer for mum and dad investors with small suburban retail premises
6th May 20, 10:13am
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Outlook grim for owners of shopping malls, even grimmer for mum and dad investors with small suburban retail premises
Law professor and economist flag concerns over Cabinet excusing government departments from providing Regulatory Impact Assessments on COVID-19 policies until August 31
5th May 20, 4:53pm
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Law professor and economist flag concerns over Cabinet excusing government departments from providing Regulatory Impact Assessments on COVID-19 policies until August 31
Brian Fallow takes a look at tourism, the sector of the economy perhaps most impacted by Covid-19 and travel restrictions
5th May 20, 3:29pm
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Brian Fallow takes a look at tourism, the sector of the economy perhaps most impacted by Covid-19 and travel restrictions
Simon Bridges says if in government the National Party would offer GST cash refunds to small businesses left 'shouldering a disproportionate amount' of the Covid-19 economic burden
5th May 20, 1:32pm
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Simon Bridges says if in government the National Party would offer GST cash refunds to small businesses left 'shouldering a disproportionate amount' of the Covid-19 economic burden
Gareth Vaughan on more globalisation as a solution for globalisation, why the pandemic isn't a black swan event, too many alpha men, China swoops into a vacuum & a pawpaw tests positive for Covid-19
5th May 20, 12:39pm
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Gareth Vaughan on more globalisation as a solution for globalisation, why the pandemic isn't a black swan event, too many alpha men, China swoops into a vacuum & a pawpaw tests positive for Covid-19
Westpac NZ takes 'conservative' position on loan provisioning in uncertain COVID-19 dominated world, chief financial officer Ian Hankins says
5th May 20, 7:45am
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Westpac NZ takes 'conservative' position on loan provisioning in uncertain COVID-19 dominated world, chief financial officer Ian Hankins says
Jacinda Ardern expects the formation of a trans-Tasman bubble to see quarantine restrictions lifted, but says this won't happen in the 'very, very near short-term'
4th May 20, 6:34pm
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Jacinda Ardern expects the formation of a trans-Tasman bubble to see quarantine restrictions lifted, but says this won't happen in the 'very, very near short-term'
Jason Stewart is worried that we have crossed a line by using the Police and health professionals to enforce a community lockdown when he thinks the legal basis was never in place
4th May 20, 5:51pm
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Jason Stewart is worried that we have crossed a line by using the Police and health professionals to enforce a community lockdown when he thinks the legal basis was never in place
Terry Baucher looks at the home office expenditure payments situation and updates, the IRD gets a surprising new role, and a reminder it’s provisional tax time
4th May 20, 11:38am
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Terry Baucher looks at the home office expenditure payments situation and updates, the IRD gets a surprising new role, and a reminder it’s provisional tax time
Big decline in sales at Barfoot & Thompson while prices dropped slightly in April
4th May 20, 10:38am
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Big decline in sales at Barfoot & Thompson while prices dropped slightly in April