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Winston Peters’ campaign for reelection in 2026 has a running start as new polls show growing support for the New Zealand First Party
10th Jul 25, 3:24pm
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Winston Peters’ campaign for reelection in 2026 has a running start as new polls show growing support for the New Zealand First Party
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 slips -0.3% despite gains by Goodman, Argosy, Stride, and Infratil; SkyCity casino drops -3% alongside falls by The Warehouse, a2 Milk, and Sky TV
10th Jul 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 slips -0.3% despite gains by Goodman, Argosy, Stride, and Infratil; SkyCity casino drops -3% alongside falls by The Warehouse, a2 Milk, and Sky TV
NZ Govt Bond Tender #954; Tender Date 10 Jul 2025
10th Jul 25, 2:50pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #954; Tender Date 10 Jul 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has cleared French company Lactalis to buy Fonterra's up-for-sale consumer business
10th Jul 25, 2:47pm
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has cleared French company Lactalis to buy Fonterra's up-for-sale consumer business
Population gain from migration down by 81.5% in year to May compared to previous 12 months
10th Jul 25, 12:31pm
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Population gain from migration down by 81.5% in year to May compared to previous 12 months
We need to ask hard questions about the claimed economic benefits of fast-track mining projects
10th Jul 25, 12:29pm
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We need to ask hard questions about the claimed economic benefits of fast-track mining projects
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Inland Revenue’s draft long-term insights briefing; the G7 agreement seems to have killed off the OECD international tax deal; time for a major rethink of the student loan scheme
10th Jul 25, 12:26pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Inland Revenue’s draft long-term insights briefing; the G7 agreement seems to have killed off the OECD international tax deal; time for a major rethink of the student loan scheme
More tariff letters but for US trading partners well down the pecking order; more to come. Optimism around a US-EU trade deal in coming days. Global equities higher. US Treasuries well supported
10th Jul 25, 7:46am
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More tariff letters but for US trading partners well down the pecking order; more to come. Optimism around a US-EU trade deal in coming days. Global equities higher. US Treasuries well supported
Climate change will continue to bring 'substantial financial costs', need for change urgent - Independent Reference Group says in document on adaptation framework
10th Jul 25, 7:44am
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Climate change will continue to bring 'substantial financial costs', need for change urgent - Independent Reference Group says in document on adaptation framework
Mark Tanner says China's leapfrog straight into a mobile-first, app-based digital ecosystem, and that has set it up for a fast-adopted and turbocharged AI retail landscape that will help brands who embrace it
10th Jul 25, 7:31am
Mark Tanner says China's leapfrog straight into a mobile-first, app-based digital ecosystem, and that has set it up for a fast-adopted and turbocharged AI retail landscape that will help brands who embrace it
US travellers shunned, turn to trading houses; US Fed minutes reveal split; Japanese machine too orders healthy; Nvidia hits a unique valuation; UST 10yr at 4.34%; gold and oil unchanged; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 67.5
10th Jul 25, 7:19am
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US travellers shunned, turn to trading houses; US Fed minutes reveal split; Japanese machine too orders healthy; Nvidia hits a unique valuation; UST 10yr at 4.34%; gold and oil unchanged; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 67.5
The number of properties listed for rent last month was at an eight year high for the month of June
10th Jul 25, 7:18am
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The number of properties listed for rent last month was at an eight year high for the month of June
The Reserve Bank plans to keep cutting rates but doesn’t want to risk inflation reigniting
9th Jul 25, 6:01pm
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The Reserve Bank plans to keep cutting rates but doesn’t want to risk inflation reigniting
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes as RBNZ releases a dovish review, new borrowers hang out there with floating rates, rents lower, swaps stable, NZD lower, NZX lower, & more
9th Jul 25, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; no retail rate changes as RBNZ releases a dovish review, new borrowers hang out there with floating rates, rents lower, swaps stable, NZD lower, NZX lower, & more
New proposed anti-money laundering measures include banning crypto ATM machines and limits on overseas cash transfers
9th Jul 25, 3:24pm
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New proposed anti-money laundering measures include banning crypto ATM machines and limits on overseas cash transfers
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; The NZX50 drops almost -1%; The Warehouse, Vulcan Steel, Spark, and Mainfreight edge higher, while a2 Milk, Kathmandu, SkyTV, and The NZX decline
9th Jul 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; The NZX50 drops almost -1%; The Warehouse, Vulcan Steel, Spark, and Mainfreight edge higher, while a2 Milk, Kathmandu, SkyTV, and The NZX decline
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand plans to cut the Official Cash Rate at its next meeting after leaving it unchanged at 3.25% in July
9th Jul 25, 2:20pm
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand plans to cut the Official Cash Rate at its next meeting after leaving it unchanged at 3.25% in July
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Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that in May, a third of the new mortgages taken out were on floating terms; homeowners are still waiting for more OCR cuts
9th Jul 25, 9:37am
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Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that in May, a third of the new mortgages taken out were on floating terms; homeowners are still waiting for more OCR cuts
Desmond Lachman highlights the myriad ways Donald Trump is undermining markets' faith in the US economy and the US dollar
9th Jul 25, 8:10am
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Desmond Lachman highlights the myriad ways Donald Trump is undermining markets' faith in the US economy and the US dollar
David Mahon counsels against interpreting trends in China in the context of other countries economic history instead of trying to understand China in its unique context
9th Jul 25, 8:06am
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David Mahon counsels against interpreting trends in China in the context of other countries economic history instead of trying to understand China in its unique context
US equities trading flat, complacent about threat of higher tariffs; US Treasury yields higher and curve steeper. Net currency movements have been modest, with the AUD a clear outperformer after the RBA shock
9th Jul 25, 7:52am
US equities trading flat, complacent about threat of higher tariffs; US Treasury yields higher and curve steeper. Net currency movements have been modest, with the AUD a clear outperformer after the RBA shock
US data stable but consumer debt demand falls; Canada expands; German exports dip; Australian sentiment improves; copper prices leap in the US; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold dips and oil rises; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 67.6
9th Jul 25, 7:21am
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US data stable but consumer debt demand falls; Canada expands; German exports dip; Australian sentiment improves; copper prices leap in the US; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold dips and oil rises; NZ$1 = 60 USc; TWI-5 = 67.6
Residential construction cost inflation was 2.7% in year to June, down from the 10.4% peak in 2022
9th Jul 25, 12:02am
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Residential construction cost inflation was 2.7% in year to June, down from the 10.4% peak in 2022
Another rate cut by the Australian central bank was expected but didn't happen. But it was a split 6-3 decision
8th Jul 25, 4:36pm
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Another rate cut by the Australian central bank was expected but didn't happen. But it was a split 6-3 decision
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes, property & retail markets lackluster, new lending trends, wholesale energy costs low, RBA declines to cut, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more
8th Jul 25, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; no retail rate changes, property & retail markets lackluster, new lending trends, wholesale energy costs low, RBA declines to cut, swaps stable, NZD holds, & more