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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; jobless rate ticks up, financial stress still very low; housing market languishes, LGFA offers popular, swaps stable, NZD weaker, & more
1st May 24, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; jobless rate ticks up, financial stress still very low; housing market languishes, LGFA offers popular, swaps stable, NZD weaker, & more
Softer labour market data won’t be enough to make the RBNZ cut the OCR before late 2024 or 2025, bank economists say
1st May 24, 3:56pm
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Softer labour market data won’t be enough to make the RBNZ cut the OCR before late 2024 or 2025, bank economists say
Updated purchasing power parities reveal while NZ's per capita GDP sits lower than South Korea, our consumption levels are at the OECD average, and our cost of living is above that average
1st May 24, 2:37pm
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Updated purchasing power parities reveal while NZ's per capita GDP sits lower than South Korea, our consumption levels are at the OECD average, and our cost of living is above that average
Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao sentenced to 4 months prison, for money laundering at crypto exchange Binance
1st May 24, 1:41pm
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Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao sentenced to 4 months prison, for money laundering at crypto exchange Binance
Live-streamed video from the May 2024 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Adrian Orr & Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby
1st May 24, 12:51pm
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Live-streamed video from the May 2024 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Adrian Orr & Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby
Will New Zealand’s school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity
1st May 24, 11:59am
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Will New Zealand’s school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity
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The Reserve Bank says financial stress is building from very low levels with particular pressure on the commercial property sector
1st May 24, 11:08am
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The Reserve Bank says financial stress is building from very low levels with particular pressure on the commercial property sector
Unemployment rate climbed to 4.3% in the March quarter from 4%, just exceeding the Reserve Bank’s expectations
1st May 24, 10:56am
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Unemployment rate climbed to 4.3% in the March quarter from 4%, just exceeding the Reserve Bank’s expectations
Vendors with unsold properties will face some difficult decisions heading into winter
1st May 24, 10:27am
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Vendors with unsold properties will face some difficult decisions heading into winter
Stronger than expected US employment cost data raises concerns that sticky wage inflation could further delay the Fed’s rate cutting cycle and weighed on risk sentiment
1st May 24, 7:45am
Stronger than expected US employment cost data raises concerns that sticky wage inflation could further delay the Fed’s rate cutting cycle and weighed on risk sentiment
US labour costs and retail sales rise; US sentiment sags; China PMI's marginally positive; EU growth better; Aussie retail soft; UST 10yr 4.68%; gold and oil lower; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 68.9
1st May 24, 7:19am
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US labour costs and retail sales rise; US sentiment sags; China PMI's marginally positive; EU growth better; Aussie retail soft; UST 10yr 4.68%; gold and oil lower; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 68.9
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) coming for NZ EVs and hybrids
Local Government New Zealand wants the Government to give councils more than $1.1 billion earned each year from the GST on local rates
1st May 24, 6:48am
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Local Government New Zealand wants the Government to give councils more than $1.1 billion earned each year from the GST on local rates
Independent Renumeration Authority recommends a 2.8% pay rise for Members of Parliament
30th Apr 24, 4:54pm
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Independent Renumeration Authority recommends a 2.8% pay rise for Members of Parliament
Kenneth Rogoff welcomes economists' recent reassessment of the costs and benefits of public borrowing
30th Apr 24, 4:47pm
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Kenneth Rogoff welcomes economists' recent reassessment of the costs and benefits of public borrowing
CoreLogic says buyer's market continued in April as average values stalled, house prices 'lacking any strong momentum'
30th Apr 24, 4:33pm
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CoreLogic says buyer's market continued in April as average values stalled, house prices 'lacking any strong momentum'
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; a 6.25% TD for 6 months, migrant house buyers scarce, business sentiment sags but still positive, cash balances build, swaps steady, NZD holds, & more
30th Apr 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; a 6.25% TD for 6 months, migrant house buyers scarce, business sentiment sags but still positive, cash balances build, swaps steady, NZD holds, & more
The University of Auckland's Wasay Majid argues three flaws in the accommodation supplement need fixing
30th Apr 24, 3:33pm
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The University of Auckland's Wasay Majid argues three flaws in the accommodation supplement need fixing
Construction sector leads the way as monthly liquidations hit a nine year high, credit bureau Centrix says
30th Apr 24, 2:48pm
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Construction sector leads the way as monthly liquidations hit a nine year high, credit bureau Centrix says
For those who choose to live a frugal life, Lynda Moore points out some downsides, especially the ones counterproductive to building wealth
30th Apr 24, 1:34pm
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For those who choose to live a frugal life, Lynda Moore points out some downsides, especially the ones counterproductive to building wealth
Migrants with residence visas accounted for 13.1% of dwelling purchases in the first quarter
30th Apr 24, 12:36pm
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Migrants with residence visas accounted for 13.1% of dwelling purchases in the first quarter
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KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals hit an all-time high of $29.3 million in March, while first home withdrawals jumped to $143.7 million
30th Apr 24, 12:31pm
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KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals hit an all-time high of $29.3 million in March, while first home withdrawals jumped to $143.7 million
Google's Honomoana cable to get a 30 Tbps branch to Auckland, in partnership with Vocus
30th Apr 24, 12:30pm
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Google's Honomoana cable to get a 30 Tbps branch to Auckland, in partnership with Vocus
Martin Dilly & Fiona Hall warn job cuts for anti-money laundering staff at the Department of Internal Affairs risk putting New Zealand on a path to the dreaded 'grey list'
30th Apr 24, 10:03am
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Martin Dilly & Fiona Hall warn job cuts for anti-money laundering staff at the Department of Internal Affairs risk putting New Zealand on a path to the dreaded 'grey list'
Ross Stitt asks whether the Aussie government can cut taxes, stimulate economic growth, increase welfare spending, maintain low unemployment, and balance the budget while suppressing inflation
30th Apr 24, 10:01am
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Ross Stitt asks whether the Aussie government can cut taxes, stimulate economic growth, increase welfare spending, maintain low unemployment, and balance the budget while suppressing inflation
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