3rd Dec 20, 12:09pm
No sign of any slowdown in residential construction
No sign of any slowdown in residential construction
3rd Dec 20, 9:14am
Social Credit leader Chris Leitch argues the clock should be wound back for the future so the Reserve Bank acts in support of government policy rather than against it
Social Credit leader Chris Leitch argues the clock should be wound back for the future so the Reserve Bank acts in support of government policy rather than against it
3rd Dec 20, 8:09am
Mariana Mazzucato, et al. examine the deeper systemic problems lurking behind recent biomedical progress toward defeating COVID-19
Mariana Mazzucato, et al. examine the deeper systemic problems lurking behind recent biomedical progress toward defeating COVID-19
3rd Dec 20, 8:06am
A recent Supreme Court decision will change the nature and impact of class actions in New Zealand, with consequences for consumers, investors, corporates, litigation funders and insurers
A recent Supreme Court decision will change the nature and impact of class actions in New Zealand, with consequences for consumers, investors, corporates, litigation funders and insurers
3rd Dec 20, 8:01am
Arguments about regenerative agriculture illustrate the challenges of creating informed debate. More generally, democracies depend on voters understanding complex issues
Arguments about regenerative agriculture illustrate the challenges of creating informed debate. More generally, democracies depend on voters understanding complex issues
3rd Dec 20, 7:40am
Flat US equities after yesterday's record high. US 10-year rate pushes higher. GBP under pressure as trade deal no guarantee. NZD prints fresh high before paring gains and underperforms AUD
Flat US equities after yesterday's record high. US 10-year rate pushes higher. GBP under pressure as trade deal no guarantee. NZD prints fresh high before paring gains and underperforms AUD
3rd Dec 20, 7:19am
US jobs growth disappoints; Aussie economy bounces back; China's demand distorts prices, raises temperatures; UST 10y at 0.95%; oil and gold up ; NZ$1 = 70.6 USc; TWI-5 = 72.8
US jobs growth disappoints; Aussie economy bounces back; China's demand distorts prices, raises temperatures; UST 10y at 0.95%; oil and gold up ; NZ$1 = 70.6 USc; TWI-5 = 72.8
3rd Dec 20, 6:34am
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says the impact of monetary policy decisions on wealth & income equality is an important topic for considering economic wellbeing, but it's not clear if lower interest rates increase or decrease income & wealth inequality
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says the impact of monetary policy decisions on wealth & income equality is an important topic for considering economic wellbeing, but it's not clear if lower interest rates increase or decrease income & wealth inequality
2nd Dec 20, 5:51pm
Inland Revenue raises 'significant' concerns over people using trusts to avoid the new 39% income tax rate; Suggests the trustee rate be hiked; Grant Robertson open to the idea
Inland Revenue raises 'significant' concerns over people using trusts to avoid the new 39% income tax rate; Suggests the trustee rate be hiked; Grant Robertson open to the idea
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2nd Dec 20, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, a positive dairy auction, Barfoots' best November, 'emergency' declared; bond yields rise, NZD rises, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; no retail rate changes, a positive dairy auction, Barfoots' best November, 'emergency' declared; bond yields rise, NZD rises, & more
2nd Dec 20, 3:15pm
Govt requires public sector to be carbon neutral in 5 years' time, convert to EVs, phase out coal boilers and ensure buildings meet green standards
Govt requires public sector to be carbon neutral in 5 years' time, convert to EVs, phase out coal boilers and ensure buildings meet green standards
2nd Dec 20, 10:16am
Barfoot & Thompson's sales were through the roof in November - prices at record highs
Barfoot & Thompson's sales were through the roof in November - prices at record highs
2nd Dec 20, 10:08am
University of Auckland postgraduate student Connor Sharp explains why he has launched a petition calling on Parliament to implement a capital gains tax on residential property
University of Auckland postgraduate student Connor Sharp explains why he has launched a petition calling on Parliament to implement a capital gains tax on residential property
2nd Dec 20, 9:32am
We look like we have a La Niña weather pattern settling in and that is not all bad for New Zealand agriculture. Guy Trafford reviews the likely impacts
We look like we have a La Niña weather pattern settling in and that is not all bad for New Zealand agriculture. Guy Trafford reviews the likely impacts
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2nd Dec 20, 9:24am
Commerce Commission warns BNZ after deciding issues the bank self reported 'likely breached' responsible lending and disclosure obligations under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act
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Commerce Commission warns BNZ after deciding issues the bank self reported 'likely breached' responsible lending and disclosure obligations under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act
2nd Dec 20, 7:56am
Equities, bond yields, inflation expectations all higher overnight on vaccine hopes, renewed fiscal stimulus talk, strong data. USD falls to a fresh 2½ year low, EUR breaks above 1.20. NZD up to 0.7060, with NZD/AUD cross pushing towards 0.96
Equities, bond yields, inflation expectations all higher overnight on vaccine hopes, renewed fiscal stimulus talk, strong data. USD falls to a fresh 2½ year low, EUR breaks above 1.20. NZD up to 0.7060, with NZD/AUD cross pushing towards 0.96
2nd Dec 20, 7:39am
New research identifies thousands of coastal properties in the 1-in-100-year flood zone that have another 15 years before facing serious insurance issues
New research identifies thousands of coastal properties in the 1-in-100-year flood zone that have another 15 years before facing serious insurance issues
2nd Dec 20, 7:25am
Dairy prices rise; global PMIs expand faster; Hong Kong retail falls; RBA changes its tune on inflation; OECD sees improvements ahead; UST 10y at 0.92%; oil dips and gold up ; NZ$1 = 70.6 USc; TWI-5 = 72.9
Dairy prices rise; global PMIs expand faster; Hong Kong retail falls; RBA changes its tune on inflation; OECD sees improvements ahead; UST 10y at 0.92%; oil dips and gold up ; NZ$1 = 70.6 USc; TWI-5 = 72.9
2nd Dec 20, 5:31am
We may be looking at the beginning of the end of the current housing boom, Realestate.co.nz figures suggest
We may be looking at the beginning of the end of the current housing boom, Realestate.co.nz figures suggest
1st Dec 20, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; many retail rate cuts, FLP details released, retail trade looks up, pandemic travel insurance extended, swaps lower, NZD holds, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; many retail rate cuts, FLP details released, retail trade looks up, pandemic travel insurance extended, swaps lower, NZD holds, & more
1st Dec 20, 3:17pm
Revenue Minister David Parker says the 33% tax rate on trusts could be hiked if high-income earners avoid the new 39% tax rate
Revenue Minister David Parker says the 33% tax rate on trusts could be hiked if high-income earners avoid the new 39% tax rate
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1st Dec 20, 2:50pm
Reserve Bank provides details of its Funding for Lending Programme, which will launch next Monday, December 7 offering banks cheap, three-year funding
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Reserve Bank provides details of its Funding for Lending Programme, which will launch next Monday, December 7 offering banks cheap, three-year funding
1st Dec 20, 1:49pm
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority moves against 'material breaches of prudential liquidity standards' by Westpac, including in relation to Westpac NZ
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority moves against 'material breaches of prudential liquidity standards' by Westpac, including in relation to Westpac NZ
1st Dec 20, 9:30am
Heartland Group Holdings' project aiming to 'optimise value within the Group' mulls idea of pulling vehicle financing arm out of Heartland Bank as stand-alone subsidiary
Heartland Group Holdings' project aiming to 'optimise value within the Group' mulls idea of pulling vehicle financing arm out of Heartland Bank as stand-alone subsidiary
1st Dec 20, 9:05am
Allan Barber says nothing will be easy for the foreseeable future for red meat processors, prices will struggle to match the last 12 months, but exporters know that tension in the China market means alternatives are crucial
Allan Barber says nothing will be easy for the foreseeable future for red meat processors, prices will struggle to match the last 12 months, but exporters know that tension in the China market means alternatives are crucial
