16th Aug 20, 8:02am
Any debate on immigration has to consider the fixed natural resources that have to be spread across increasing numbers of citizens
Any debate on immigration has to consider the fixed natural resources that have to be spread across increasing numbers of citizens
16th Aug 20, 6:02am
Henry Thomson is tracking how Americans are reacting to New Zealand's return to lockdown. And he is watching with some anxiety as classes start to reopen in the US in an environment where social responsibility is low
Henry Thomson is tracking how Americans are reacting to New Zealand's return to lockdown. And he is watching with some anxiety as classes start to reopen in the US in an environment where social responsibility is low
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15th Aug 20, 1:15pm
Covid update: Director-General of Health says six of the latest cases have been linked to the new cluster, with one under investigation; Hipkins not drawn on election timing
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Covid update: Director-General of Health says six of the latest cases have been linked to the new cluster, with one under investigation; Hipkins not drawn on election timing
15th Aug 20, 11:02am
Angus Kebbell investigates how the wilding pine weed is being tackled, the challenges, and the paths to successful control
Angus Kebbell investigates how the wilding pine weed is being tackled, the challenges, and the paths to successful control
15th Aug 20, 10:16am
The Taxpayers Union calls for a GST cut from 15% to 10% for one year as an easy, effective way to get fiscal stimulus into the hands of everyone during the pandemic, and at half the cost of the wage subsidy
The Taxpayers Union calls for a GST cut from 15% to 10% for one year as an easy, effective way to get fiscal stimulus into the hands of everyone during the pandemic, and at half the cost of the wage subsidy
15th Aug 20, 9:59am
PSA National Secretary Erin Polaczuk calls for a commitment to universal basic services for all New Zealanders via the Aotearoa Wellbeing Commitment
PSA National Secretary Erin Polaczuk calls for a commitment to universal basic services for all New Zealanders via the Aotearoa Wellbeing Commitment
15th Aug 20, 9:46am
Guy Trafford says a looser response to the pandemic threat favouring the economy over the health risks won't result in better outcomes in the long run
Guy Trafford says a looser response to the pandemic threat favouring the economy over the health risks won't result in better outcomes in the long run
15th Aug 20, 9:27am
Auction results suggest the buoyant residential property market shows no sign of slowing down
Auction results suggest the buoyant residential property market shows no sign of slowing down
15th Aug 20, 8:42am
US retail sales, industrial production and consumer sentiment weak; China retail sales industrial production, rents weak; South Asia faces killer risks; UST 10yr yield at 0.71%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 65.4 USc; TWI-5 = 68.6
US retail sales, industrial production and consumer sentiment weak; China retail sales industrial production, rents weak; South Asia faces killer risks; UST 10yr yield at 0.71%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 65.4 USc; TWI-5 = 68.6
15th Aug 20, 6:51am
Some surprising price trends in the latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand House Price Index figures
Some surprising price trends in the latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand House Price Index figures
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14th Aug 20, 5:47pm
Auckland to remain at L3, the rest of the country to remain at L2 until August 26; Decision to be reviewed on August 21; Wage subsidy extended nationwide while L3 restrictions remain in place
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Auckland to remain at L3, the rest of the country to remain at L2 until August 26; Decision to be reviewed on August 21; Wage subsidy extended nationwide while L3 restrictions remain in place
14th Aug 20, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; few rate changes, house rates jump, PMI up, rents slip, hydro lakes low, China stumbles, eye on swap rates, NZD slips, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; few rate changes, house rates jump, PMI up, rents slip, hydro lakes low, China stumbles, eye on swap rates, NZD slips, & more
[Updated]
14th Aug 20, 1:16pm
13 new and probable cases of Covid-19; 12 linked to Auckland cluster; 1 under investigation; 2 cases in Tokoroa
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13 new and probable cases of Covid-19; 12 linked to Auckland cluster; 1 under investigation; 2 cases in Tokoroa
14th Aug 20, 10:00am
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr on economic forecasts in this Covid year, transaction data, the housing market's resilience, concerns over another extended lockdown & lower for longer interest rates
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr on economic forecasts in this Covid year, transaction data, the housing market's resilience, concerns over another extended lockdown & lower for longer interest rates
14th Aug 20, 9:48am
Winter weather and economic uncertainty not holding back the real estate industry with residential sales surging in July
Winter weather and economic uncertainty not holding back the real estate industry with residential sales surging in July
14th Aug 20, 7:49am
S&P500 makes a new all-time high, before slipping back. Global rates head higher again but not in NZ with time lows in the NZ 10-yr swap rate as market digests the RBNZ MPS
S&P500 makes a new all-time high, before slipping back. Global rates head higher again but not in NZ with time lows in the NZ 10-yr swap rate as market digests the RBNZ MPS
14th Aug 20, 7:21am
US jobless claims fall, benefit qualifications expiring fast; Mexico cuts; China faces bad debt flood; India inflation picks up; more than 1 mln jobless in Australia; UST 10yr yield at 0.72%; oil down, gold up; NZ$1 = 65.6 USc; TWI-5 = 68.8
US jobless claims fall, benefit qualifications expiring fast; Mexico cuts; China faces bad debt flood; India inflation picks up; more than 1 mln jobless in Australia; UST 10yr yield at 0.72%; oil down, gold up; NZ$1 = 65.6 USc; TWI-5 = 68.8
13th Aug 20, 5:44pm
Adrian Orr on how a second Covid-19 outbreak will affect the RBNZ's QE programme, why he likes a negative OCR/term lending duo, and what the side-effects of all this stimulus could be
Adrian Orr on how a second Covid-19 outbreak will affect the RBNZ's QE programme, why he likes a negative OCR/term lending duo, and what the side-effects of all this stimulus could be
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13th Aug 20, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Westpac cuts TD rates, fruit & veg prices jump, rent pressure uneven, online shopping pace slackens, swaps fall, NZD soft, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Westpac cuts TD rates, fruit & veg prices jump, rent pressure uneven, online shopping pace slackens, swaps fall, NZD soft, & more
13th Aug 20, 3:43pm
Latest Reserve Bank figures on household debt to income ratios show that still more house buyers are borrowing more than five times their annual income
Latest Reserve Bank figures on household debt to income ratios show that still more house buyers are borrowing more than five times their annual income
