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Covid-19 update: Director-General of Health says two work colleagues and two people from a 'related household' of confirmed cases are suspected to have Covid
12th Aug 20, 4:39pm
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Covid-19 update: Director-General of Health says two work colleagues and two people from a 'related household' of confirmed cases are suspected to have Covid
Covid-19 update: Parliament dissolution deferred until at least Monday; Aged care facilities put in lockdown; Covid-19 cases travelled to Rotorua
12th Aug 20, 11:06am
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Covid-19 update: Parliament dissolution deferred until at least Monday; Aged care facilities put in lockdown; Covid-19 cases travelled to Rotorua
Four cases of Covid-19 community transmission found in south Auckland; Auckland to go into Level 3 lockdown; Rest of NZ to go into Level 2
11th Aug 20, 9:57pm
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Four cases of Covid-19 community transmission found in south Auckland; Auckland to go into Level 3 lockdown; Rest of NZ to go into Level 2
The COVID-19 lockdown delivered a massive hit to the real estate industry's commission revenue but it's bouncing back quite quickly
8th Aug 20, 6:33am
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The COVID-19 lockdown delivered a massive hit to the real estate industry's commission revenue but it's bouncing back quite quickly
Gareth Vaughan on bloated bank balance sheets, a second Keynesian revolution, business owners afraid to ask for help, American mask hysteria redux & Ghosn's escape
7th Aug 20, 10:00am
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Gareth Vaughan on bloated bank balance sheets, a second Keynesian revolution, business owners afraid to ask for help, American mask hysteria redux & Ghosn's escape
The retail sector still seeing two-speed trading with many operators reporting sales up up but a significant minority reporting falling sales
6th Aug 20, 1:54pm
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The retail sector still seeing two-speed trading with many operators reporting sales up up but a significant minority reporting falling sales
David Hargreaves says the next Government needs to give a much bigger priority to ensuring we have the best statistical information possible
6th Aug 20, 11:40am
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David Hargreaves says the next Government needs to give a much bigger priority to ensuring we have the best statistical information possible
Kiwibank economist Mary Jo Vergara says women have traditionally done well in the workforce in times of war and crises - but 90% of the drop in employment according to latest figures was women
5th Aug 20, 2:46pm
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Kiwibank economist Mary Jo Vergara says women have traditionally done well in the workforce in times of war and crises - but 90% of the drop in employment according to latest figures was women
Statistics New Zealand says unemployment rate actually FELL to 4%, but the 'underutilisation' rate had a record climb, up to 12%, employment fell by 11,000 jobs and 37,000 people left the workforce
5th Aug 20, 11:13am
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Statistics New Zealand says unemployment rate actually FELL to 4%, but the 'underutilisation' rate had a record climb, up to 12%, employment fell by 11,000 jobs and 37,000 people left the workforce
JP Morgan analysts suggest a top-up of ASB's loan provisioning may be a feature of parent Commonwealth Bank of Australia's annual results
5th Aug 20, 9:36am
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JP Morgan analysts suggest a top-up of ASB's loan provisioning may be a feature of parent Commonwealth Bank of Australia's annual results
Motu research analysts on social networks for students' mental health, the songs that bind, self-interest vs. altruistic behaviour, what's in a name and more
4th Aug 20, 10:50am
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Motu research analysts on social networks for students' mental health, the songs that bind, self-interest vs. altruistic behaviour, what's in a name and more
Xero small business data shows NZ businesses faring better than their Australian and UK counterparts, but urges continued local support
30th Jul 20, 5:00am
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Xero small business data shows NZ businesses faring better than their Australian and UK counterparts, but urges continued local support
A new weekly data series from the Reserve Bank is giving extensive information on bank customer lending flows going back to the start of the lockdown
28th Jul 20, 11:48am
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A new weekly data series from the Reserve Bank is giving extensive information on bank customer lending flows going back to the start of the lockdown
David Hargreaves fears valuable time will be lost as the political parties now prioritise petty electioneering over long term strategies to deal with Covid-19 and its economic effects
26th Jul 20, 6:02am
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David Hargreaves fears valuable time will be lost as the political parties now prioritise petty electioneering over long term strategies to deal with Covid-19 and its economic effects
Policy Director and Economist for the Council of Trade Unions Andrea Black on five things that would make a difference in the lives of our essential workers
24th Jul 20, 10:00am
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Policy Director and Economist for the Council of Trade Unions Andrea Black on five things that would make a difference in the lives of our essential workers
Peter Dunne says the 52nd term of Parliament has been dramatic but in recent weeks the focus has been more on what many would describe as farce
23rd Jul 20, 9:19am
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Peter Dunne says the 52nd term of Parliament has been dramatic but in recent weeks the focus has been more on what many would describe as farce
ANZ economists now say the downturn in the housing market will come later - at the end of this year and into next
21st Jul 20, 2:56pm
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ANZ economists now say the downturn in the housing market will come later - at the end of this year and into next
David Hargreaves is pleased the Government has decided to hold aside most of its designated pandemic money till after the election
21st Jul 20, 2:05pm
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David Hargreaves is pleased the Government has decided to hold aside most of its designated pandemic money till after the election
David Hargreaves hopes the banks won't be too guarded with their lending because of preconceived expectations of what will happen with the economy - rather than just seeing what does happen
19th Jul 20, 6:02am
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David Hargreaves hopes the banks won't be too guarded with their lending because of preconceived expectations of what will happen with the economy - rather than just seeing what does happen
The country's banks report that both demand and availability for credit over the next six months are set to be sharply down, with things looking particularly tough in the commercial property sector
15th Jul 20, 1:06pm
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The country's banks report that both demand and availability for credit over the next six months are set to be sharply down, with things looking particularly tough in the commercial property sector
Westpac economists say it now looks like our economic downturn will be 'at the more moderate end of expectations'
13th Jul 20, 12:42pm
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Westpac economists say it now looks like our economic downturn will be 'at the more moderate end of expectations'
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare CEO Lewis Gradon talks to Gareth Vaughan about his company's extraordinary 2020 as a key global provider of products to treat COVID-19
12th Jul 20, 7:38am
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare CEO Lewis Gradon talks to Gareth Vaughan about his company's extraordinary 2020 as a key global provider of products to treat COVID-19
The Warehouse Group has enjoyed strong trading so far since lockdown but is warning of likely need for asset writedowns and is still not prepared to give any profit guidance for the financial year ending this month
9th Jul 20, 11:38am
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The Warehouse Group has enjoyed strong trading so far since lockdown but is warning of likely need for asset writedowns and is still not prepared to give any profit guidance for the financial year ending this month
NZIER economists say we need to build a home-grown workforce that is fit for purpose rather than focusing on short-term objectives that might lead to pressure to bring in migrants quickly
8th Jul 20, 2:14pm
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NZIER economists say we need to build a home-grown workforce that is fit for purpose rather than focusing on short-term objectives that might lead to pressure to bring in migrants quickly
Research by NZ Retail finds over half of retailers reported better business in June compared with a year ago but over a quarter fared worse; 6000 jobs seen as going over next three months
7th Jul 20, 2:45pm
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Research by NZ Retail finds over half of retailers reported better business in June compared with a year ago but over a quarter fared worse; 6000 jobs seen as going over next three months