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How reliable are New Zealand’s polls? A look at who’s asking and how, as the country heads into election day
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How reliable are New Zealand’s polls? A look at who’s asking and how, as the country heads into election day
Election countdown: Over 1.4 million early votes cast, National and ACT both surpass $2 million in big political donations
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Election countdown: Over 1.4 million early votes cast, National and ACT both surpass $2 million in big political donations
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; housing values fall further, urban areas to grow (some sharply), investor sentiment rises, fewer new loans, strong demand for NZGBs, swaps drop again, NZX jumps, NZD firm, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; housing values fall further, urban areas to grow (some sharply), investor sentiment rises, fewer new loans, strong demand for NZGBs, swaps drop again, NZX jumps, NZD firm, & more
Katharina Pistor sees a new form of governance increasingly overriding the nation-state and the will of the people
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Katharina Pistor sees a new form of governance increasingly overriding the nation-state and the will of the people
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1016 ; Tender Date 5 Nov 2026
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1016 ; Tender Date 5 Nov 2026
Anne Krueger thinks the US president's costly tariff policy could give future leaders a powerful incentive to embrace openness
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Anne Krueger thinks the US president's costly tariff policy could give future leaders a powerful incentive to embrace openness
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BNZ profit hit with CEO seeing 'highly competitive market' but touting signs of optimism from business customers
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BNZ profit hit with CEO seeing 'highly competitive market' but touting signs of optimism from business customers
US midterms: After two years of unchecked Trump we’ll now see if Congress can reassert its democratic role
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US midterms: After two years of unchecked Trump we’ll now see if Congress can reassert its democratic role
Democrats to take control of US Congress in a strong showing; market reacts positively. Iran war more likely to be resolved. Brent crude tumbles 10%. US equities show a strong rebound. Global bonds well supported. USD broadly weaker
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Democrats to take control of US Congress in a strong showing; market reacts positively. Iran war more likely to be resolved. Brent crude tumbles 10%. US equities show a strong rebound. Global bonds well supported. USD broadly weaker
US election reactions positive; US data mixed with trade data showing tariffs are failing other than raising costs; Canada trade surplus rises; EU inflation up; turmoil in Indonesia; UST 10yr at 4.91%; gold rises and oil falls; NZ$1 = 56.2 USc; TWI-5 = 59
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US election reactions positive; US data mixed with trade data showing tariffs are failing other than raising costs; Canada trade surplus rises; EU inflation up; turmoil in Indonesia; UST 10yr at 4.91%; gold rises and oil falls; NZ$1 = 56.2 USc; TWI-5 = 59
There's no guarantee the September quarter 5.7% unemployment rate is the peak, Kiwibank economists say
There's no guarantee the September quarter 5.7% unemployment rate is the peak, Kiwibank economists say
Cotality's latest Home Value Index shows ongoing declines in most parts of the country with even the South Island starting to show some weakness
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Cotality's latest Home Value Index shows ongoing declines in most parts of the country with even the South Island starting to show some weakness
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; mortgage rate tweaking, bad jobs numbers, good dairy prices, positive commodity prices, strong car sales, swaps lower, NZX firmish, NZD down, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; mortgage rate tweaking, bad jobs numbers, good dairy prices, positive commodity prices, strong car sales, swaps lower, NZX firmish, NZD down, & more
EVs and hybrids grab near-record share of new cars sold in a month of robust sales, boosted by strong rental car buying
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EVs and hybrids grab near-record share of new cars sold in a month of robust sales, boosted by strong rental car buying
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Latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll delivers hung Parliament, Luxon rules out NZ First's Michael Laws from his Cabinet after 'stupid' Opportunity comment
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Latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll delivers hung Parliament, Luxon rules out NZ First's Michael Laws from his Cabinet after 'stupid' Opportunity comment
The Financial Markets Authority says it wants to increase transparency and improve confidence in the market regulator by publishing board members' conflicts of interest
The Financial Markets Authority says it wants to increase transparency and improve confidence in the market regulator by publishing board members' conflicts of interest
New Zealand’s jobless rate increased to 5.7% in the September quarter, with 174,000 people unemployed
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New Zealand’s jobless rate increased to 5.7% in the September quarter, with 174,000 people unemployed
The combination of a weak spring selling season in real estate market, unexpected RBNZ OCR moves, and hesitating wholesale money markets sees bank fixed rate offers tighten into narrow ranges
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The combination of a weak spring selling season in real estate market, unexpected RBNZ OCR moves, and hesitating wholesale money markets sees bank fixed rate offers tighten into narrow ranges
Lynda Moore points out that everyone's relationship with money changes over time even if some bedrock principles remain the same
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Lynda Moore points out that everyone's relationship with money changes over time even if some bedrock principles remain the same
Oil prices volatile on mix of headlines regarding US-Iran conflict; net price movement modestly lower. Global rates modestly higher; strong US JOLTS labour market report. RBA hikes as expected, but Australian rates and AUD fall, with dovish commentary
Oil prices volatile on mix of headlines regarding US-Iran conflict; net price movement modestly lower. Global rates modestly higher; strong US JOLTS labour market report. RBA hikes as expected, but Australian rates and AUD fall, with dovish commentary
US data positive although sentiment stays low; markets pause awaiting vote results; dairy prices rise; RBA hikes again but without conviction; China equities can't stop falling; UST 10yr at 4.95%; gold dips and oil holds lower; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 59
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US data positive although sentiment stays low; markets pause awaiting vote results; dairy prices rise; RBA hikes again but without conviction; China equities can't stop falling; UST 10yr at 4.95%; gold dips and oil holds lower; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 59
National and Labour neck and neck as minor parties battle it out in latest 1News poll
Competition from rivals and customers switching banks challenging Westpac NZ in housing market, CEO Catherine McGrath says
Competition from rivals and customers switching banks challenging Westpac NZ in housing market, CEO Catherine McGrath says
Rabobank now says our new goal as food suppliers is to understand where critical exposures sit, identify credible alternatives and selectively invest in capabilities that both improve continuity of supply and create commercial value
Rabobank now says our new goal as food suppliers is to understand where critical exposures sit, identify credible alternatives and selectively invest in capabilities that both improve continuity of supply and create commercial value
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; a new bank registered, Barfoot sales volumes low, residential building consents rise, mortgage stress low, Fiji gets inflation shock, swaps softish, NZX dips, oil drops, NZD dips, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; a new bank registered, Barfoot sales volumes low, residential building consents rise, mortgage stress low, Fiji gets inflation shock, swaps softish, NZX dips, oil drops, NZD dips, & more