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Forest owners need higher prices as harvesting costs jump. But domestic demand is turning very uncertain. Export markets may get less without higher prices. Fortunately a lower NZD helps them, but not local buyers

Forest owners need higher prices as harvesting costs jump. But domestic demand is turning very uncertain. Export markets may get less without higher prices. Fortunately a lower NZD helps them, but not local buyers

Brian Fallow argues as NZ businesses battle higher fuel costs, they ought to be mindful of who their customers are and how able and willing they are to have price increases passed on to them

Brian Fallow argues as NZ businesses battle higher fuel costs, they ought to be mindful of who their customers are and how able and willing they are to have price increases passed on to them

Iran conflict developments haven't improved, with Trump repeating his threat to obliterate Iranian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Market further unwinds Fed hike bets; Chair Powell reiterates policy on hold

Iran conflict developments haven't improved, with Trump repeating his threat to obliterate Iranian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Market further unwinds Fed hike bets; Chair Powell reiterates policy on hold

US struggles to smooth over Trump mistakes; enormous China current account surplus; China now dominates aluminium markets; air cargo activity surges; UST 10yr at 4.34%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 57.1 USc; TWI-5 = 61.1

US struggles to smooth over Trump mistakes; enormous China current account surplus; China now dominates aluminium markets; air cargo activity surges; UST 10yr at 4.34%; gold and oil rise; NZ$1 = 57.1 USc; TWI-5 = 61.1

Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury

Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury

Allan Barber now thinks 100% overseas acquisition of a local business is generally the first step on a path to closing local processing. But there are notable exceptions, who commit to long-term local positions

Allan Barber now thinks 100% overseas acquisition of a local business is generally the first step on a path to closing local processing. But there are notable exceptions, who commit to long-term local positions

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; more retail rise rises, Auckland house building slows, more February jobs, fuel situation tracked, benefits update, swaps on hold, NZX down, NZD down, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; more retail rise rises, Auckland house building slows, more February jobs, fuel situation tracked, benefits update, swaps on hold, NZX down, NZD down, & more

QV CostBuilder says excavation costs up 7.8% in March due to higher diesel prices - other work involving heavy equipment also facing cost pressures

QV CostBuilder says excavation costs up 7.8% in March due to higher diesel prices - other work involving heavy equipment also facing cost pressures

Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says supply shocks are not easy for central banks and the Monetary Policy Committee will need to make ‘some finely balanced judgments’

Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says supply shocks are not easy for central banks and the Monetary Policy Committee will need to make ‘some finely balanced judgments’

The introduction of a rates cap on local councils ‘will erode the sector’s flexibility to raise revenues’, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says

The introduction of a rates cap on local councils ‘will erode the sector’s flexibility to raise revenues’, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gains by Vista Group, Serko and NZX outweighed by sharp falls for Oceania, Fletcher, Ryman and Vulcan Steel

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gains by Vista Group, Serko and NZX outweighed by sharp falls for Oceania, Fletcher, Ryman and Vulcan Steel

New homes being completed each month in Auckland down 463 from 2024 peak

New homes being completed each month in Auckland down 463 from 2024 peak

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casts doubt over whether plans to build a LNG import terminal will definitely go ahead

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casts doubt over whether plans to build a LNG import terminal will definitely go ahead

Statistics NZ's monthly employment indicators showed a 0.3% rise for jobs in February - but that was before you-know-what

Statistics NZ's monthly employment indicators showed a 0.3% rise for jobs in February - but that was before you-know-what

Michael Strain argues that the benefits of substantial gains from AI adoption would outweigh the costs in most advanced economies

Michael Strain argues that the benefits of substantial gains from AI adoption would outweigh the costs in most advanced economies

Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?

Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?

Why the likes of Statistics NZ may have to abandon sampling and seek to collect every price paid to 'save inflation'

Why the likes of Statistics NZ may have to abandon sampling and seek to collect every price paid to 'save inflation'

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – good news for holders of financial arrangements and controversial Inland Revenue proposals for shareholder loans hit a major roadblock

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – good news for holders of financial arrangements and controversial Inland Revenue proposals for shareholder loans hit a major roadblock

Brian Easton says we may regret we have not put enough effort into building resilience

Brian Easton says we may regret we have not put enough effort into building resilience

Roger J Kerr says the open question for the future direction of the NZD against the USD is whether a change in the interest rate differential between New Zealand and the US will also stimulate similar NZ dollar gains on its own account

Roger J Kerr says the open question for the future direction of the NZD against the USD is whether a change in the interest rate differential between New Zealand and the US will also stimulate similar NZ dollar gains on its own account

Our quiz has been refreshed and ready for you to challenge yourself

Our quiz has been refreshed and ready for you to challenge yourself

Risk sentiment stayed fragile, with equities under pressure alongside geopolitical and energy uncertainty. Markets pare Fed hike expectations, shifting the focus from inflation risk to growth downside. Material steepening for the treasury curve

Risk sentiment stayed fragile, with equities under pressure alongside geopolitical and energy uncertainty. Markets pare Fed hike expectations, shifting the focus from inflation risk to growth downside. Material steepening for the treasury curve

US sentiment falls further; China and US trade anti-trade probes; China's profits rise; countries enact various fuel affordability measures; diesel crisis grows; UST 10yr at 4.44%; gold dips; oil rises; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4

US sentiment falls further; China and US trade anti-trade probes; China's profits rise; countries enact various fuel affordability measures; diesel crisis grows; UST 10yr at 4.44%; gold dips; oil rises; NZ$1 = 57.5 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4

Neither Labour nor National have survived the revolution that New Zealand had to have

Neither Labour nor National have survived the revolution that New Zealand had to have

Alex Yang and Angela Huyue Zhang explain why China's approach to scaling AI could determine who wins the global tech race

Alex Yang and Angela Huyue Zhang explain why China's approach to scaling AI could determine who wins the global tech race