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Dan is interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
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Trump’s trade war could cause households to pay attention to inflation again, even as underlying price pressures trend downwards
17th Apr 25, 3:14pm
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Trump’s trade war could cause households to pay attention to inflation again, even as underlying price pressures trend downwards
Stats NZ says the proportion of large price increases have fallen to a five year low, even as quarterly inflation pushes higher due to petrol prices and tertiary education
17th Apr 25, 10:48am
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Stats NZ says the proportion of large price increases have fallen to a five year low, even as quarterly inflation pushes higher due to petrol prices and tertiary education
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The central bank has negotiated an increase in its annual average spend, despite having to slash spending by up to 25% in the next financial year
16th Apr 25, 12:48pm
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The central bank has negotiated an increase in its annual average spend, despite having to slash spending by up to 25% in the next financial year
A new central bank tool will forecast quarterly economic activity based on high frequency data
15th Apr 25, 2:12pm
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A new central bank tool will forecast quarterly economic activity based on high frequency data
Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
12th Apr 25, 9:00am
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Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
10th Apr 25, 1:38pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee says further rate cuts may be needed as Donald Trump’s trade war poses downside risk to NZ economy
9th Apr 25, 2:19pm
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RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee says further rate cuts may be needed as Donald Trump’s trade war poses downside risk to NZ economy
Departing David Parker says Labour Party still working on ‘serious policy’ to tackle inequality ahead of the next election but it was time for him to step down
9th Apr 25, 6:53am
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Departing David Parker says Labour Party still working on ‘serious policy’ to tackle inequality ahead of the next election but it was time for him to step down
Acting-Governor Christian Hawkesby will continue in the role, vacated by Adrian Orr, for up to nine months as a permanent candidate is sought
8th Apr 25, 4:27pm
Acting-Governor Christian Hawkesby will continue in the role, vacated by Adrian Orr, for up to nine months as a permanent candidate is sought
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
8th Apr 25, 4:14pm
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Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows business leaders expect economy to improve but are holding off on hiring staff or making investments
8th Apr 25, 10:15am
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Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows business leaders expect economy to improve but are holding off on hiring staff or making investments
New Zealand’s Government plans to spend $9 billion upgrading its military as it prepares for a possible conflict between China and the United States
7th Apr 25, 5:53pm
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New Zealand’s Government plans to spend $9 billion upgrading its military as it prepares for a possible conflict between China and the United States
Trump’s tariffs have triggered a market crash in the United States and sent stocks, currencies, commodities, and crypto tumbling
7th Apr 25, 1:43pm
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Trump’s tariffs have triggered a market crash in the United States and sent stocks, currencies, commodities, and crypto tumbling
An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
6th Apr 25, 7:43am
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An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
A pair of polls show a revival for the embattled governing Coalition
The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
4th Apr 25, 9:29am
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The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
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US President Donald Trump announces a baseline import tariff of 10% which will apply to New Zealand
3rd Apr 25, 9:55am
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US President Donald Trump announces a baseline import tariff of 10% which will apply to New Zealand
Government mulls radical supermarket reform, but an expert warns excess profits are just a small piece of the high grocery price puzzle
3rd Apr 25, 5:00am
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Government mulls radical supermarket reform, but an expert warns excess profits are just a small piece of the high grocery price puzzle
A temporary replacement for Adrian Orr will be recommended to Finance Minister Nicola Willis soon, starting a nine-month countdown to find a permanent replacement
1st Apr 25, 1:12pm
A temporary replacement for Adrian Orr will be recommended to Finance Minister Nicola Willis soon, starting a nine-month countdown to find a permanent replacement
Political pressure pushes the Reserve Bank to review prudential capital requirements
31st Mar 25, 2:38pm
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Political pressure pushes the Reserve Bank to review prudential capital requirements
Chris Bishop’s ambitious housing policies have run into inevitable roadblocks in Cabinet, which includes a number of NIMBY ministers
29th Mar 25, 9:06am
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Chris Bishop’s ambitious housing policies have run into inevitable roadblocks in Cabinet, which includes a number of NIMBY ministers
The National Party’s proposed housing reforms will be delayed until 2027 while it overhauls the Resource Management Act
27th Mar 25, 2:37pm
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The National Party’s proposed housing reforms will be delayed until 2027 while it overhauls the Resource Management Act
Westpac argues the Reserve Bank should consider following other countries in relaxing banks' capital requirements to improve access to lending
26th Mar 25, 11:50am
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Westpac argues the Reserve Bank should consider following other countries in relaxing banks' capital requirements to improve access to lending
Sweeping reforms to the Resource Management Act will assume owners have the right to develop property and erase the need to consent routine construction work
24th Mar 25, 5:23pm
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Sweeping reforms to the Resource Management Act will assume owners have the right to develop property and erase the need to consent routine construction work
New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
23rd Mar 25, 6:30am
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New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships