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The New Zealand Tax Podcast - Inland Revenue gains another tool for its crypto-asset activities. And Iran, and the All Whites, might have tax problems at the football World Cup

The New Zealand Tax Podcast - Inland Revenue gains another tool for its crypto-asset activities. And Iran, and the All Whites, might have tax problems at the football World Cup

Keith Woodford says stagflation is the reality with hard decisions needed now

Keith Woodford says stagflation is the reality with hard decisions needed now

Don't expect the March quarter to show much price pressure, economists say as some suggest annual inflation will soften slightly before it accelerates in the June quarter

Don't expect the March quarter to show much price pressure, economists say as some suggest annual inflation will soften slightly before it accelerates in the June quarter

Isabella Weber & Gregor Semieniuk propose a framework to limit inflationary and recessionary pressures amid an intensifying global energy crisis

Isabella Weber & Gregor Semieniuk propose a framework to limit inflationary and recessionary pressures amid an intensifying global energy crisis

Mohamed El-Erian argues that in a world of frequent and violent shocks, the first step is to stop yearning for the past

Mohamed El-Erian argues that in a world of frequent and violent shocks, the first step is to stop yearning for the past

Dave Ananth wants to see a different approach to collecting tax arrears from businesses that probably deserve to survive; de-emphasise hard penalty escalation, re-emphasise early intervention to preserve viable businesses

Dave Ananth wants to see a different approach to collecting tax arrears from businesses that probably deserve to survive; de-emphasise hard penalty escalation, re-emphasise early intervention to preserve viable businesses

Iran opens Gulf of Hormuz; markets cheer, ignoring conditions; Canada data resilient; India loan growth surges; Singapore exports surge; risk appetite jumps; UST 10yr at 4.25%; gold rises as oil retreats; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Iran opens Gulf of Hormuz; markets cheer, ignoring conditions; Canada data resilient; India loan growth surges; Singapore exports surge; risk appetite jumps; UST 10yr at 4.25%; gold rises as oil retreats; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Bounce-back in the number of residential properties going to auction but sales rate little-changed, with achieving rating valuation proving challenging

Bounce-back in the number of residential properties going to auction but sales rate little-changed, with achieving rating valuation proving challenging

From ready to lead to ready to recite: Christopher Luxon’s battle to hold the line

From ready to lead to ready to recite: Christopher Luxon’s battle to hold the line

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no-one follows ANZ, fuel prices jump, other prices don't, a new hydro plant approved, livestock prices ease, Mobil finds local buyer, swaps steepen, NZD softish, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; no-one follows ANZ, fuel prices jump, other prices don't, a new hydro plant approved, livestock prices ease, Mobil finds local buyer, swaps steepen, NZD softish, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 ends the week mixed as Oceania, Vista, Skellerup and Kiwi Property rise but Fletchers, Gentrack, AirNZ and Mercury retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 ends the week mixed as Oceania, Vista, Skellerup and Kiwi Property rise but Fletchers, Gentrack, AirNZ and Mercury retreat

Spending on fuel rose in March, but it sucked the retail impulse out of apparel and hospitality, and we used credit cards to do most of that spending

Spending on fuel rose in March, but it sucked the retail impulse out of apparel and hospitality, and we used credit cards to do most of that spending

Petrol prices jumped 19% while diesel prices increased 43% from February to March, according to Statistics New Zealand's latest Selected Price Indexes figures

Petrol prices jumped 19% while diesel prices increased 43% from February to March, according to Statistics New Zealand's latest Selected Price Indexes figures

S&P Global Ratings floats potential for stagflation in NZ in event of prolonged Middle East war

S&P Global Ratings floats potential for stagflation in NZ in event of prolonged Middle East war

US-Iran two-week ceasefire holding and Trump says no need to extend it as he predicts a resolution 'fairly soon'. Market trading more cautiously; Brent crude back up near US$100 per barrel; US rates push higher

US-Iran two-week ceasefire holding and Trump says no need to extend it as he predicts a resolution 'fairly soon'. Market trading more cautiously; Brent crude back up near US$100 per barrel; US rates push higher

US data lackluster; China data better than expected; Australia data lackluster too, knocked by Geelong fire; bulk freight rates rise; big shifts in tourism focus; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold holds as oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

US data lackluster; China data better than expected; Australia data lackluster too, knocked by Geelong fire; bulk freight rates rise; big shifts in tourism focus; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold holds as oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

The housing market faces a swirling sea of uncertainty as Cyclone Donald makes landfall, Greg Ninness says

The housing market faces a swirling sea of uncertainty as Cyclone Donald makes landfall, Greg Ninness says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ANZ raises rates, REINZ sees buyer caution, more cattle fewer cows and sheep, benefit claims rise, strong NZGB demand, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; ANZ raises rates, REINZ sees buyer caution, more cattle fewer cows and sheep, benefit claims rise, strong NZGB demand, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more

NZ Govt Bond Tender #988; Tender Date 16 Apr 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #988; Tender Date 16 Apr 2026

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Genesis, Chorus, Investore Property and Infratil lead the gainers as Gentrack, Kathmandu, a2 Milk and Channel Infrastructure weigh on a flat NZX50

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Genesis, Chorus, Investore Property and Infratil lead the gainers as Gentrack, Kathmandu, a2 Milk and Channel Infrastructure weigh on a flat NZX50

Report argues a sustainable growth strategy is New Zealand's best defense against global volatility

Report argues a sustainable growth strategy is New Zealand's best defense against global volatility

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins nations in urgent call for full ceasefire to US, Israel, and Iran conflict

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins nations in urgent call for full ceasefire to US, Israel, and Iran conflict

Flavio Macau questions whether the days of cheap oil may have come to an end, and looks at what it means if they have

Flavio Macau questions whether the days of cheap oil may have come to an end, and looks at what it means if they have

March housing sales numbers and prices little changed from March last year but buyers becoming more cautious, REINZ says

March housing sales numbers and prices little changed from March last year but buyers becoming more cautious, REINZ says

Risk-sensitive assets underpinned on hopes for a ceasefire extension and further US-Iran talks. S&P reaches fresh record high. Brent crude prices stable near US$95 per barrel. US Treasury yields higher

Risk-sensitive assets underpinned on hopes for a ceasefire extension and further US-Iran talks. S&P reaches fresh record high. Brent crude prices stable near US$95 per barrel. US Treasury yields higher