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Politicians didn’t use fiscal policy to fight inflation and should just stop talking about it, Dan Brunskill says
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Politicians didn’t use fiscal policy to fight inflation and should just stop talking about it, Dan Brunskill says
Falling transport costs and flat food prices dragged annual inflation to just above the 1% to 3% target band during the June quarter
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Falling transport costs and flat food prices dragged annual inflation to just above the 1% to 3% target band during the June quarter
Government to limit the amount of new forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme
ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says the Reserve Bank’s dovish turn would have been based on fresh forecasts which show a much weak economy than in May
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ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says the Reserve Bank’s dovish turn would have been based on fresh forecasts which show a much weak economy than in May
Policymakers should stop fighting the last war and start focusing on New Zealand’s post-inflation recovery, Dan Brunskill argues
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Policymakers should stop fighting the last war and start focusing on New Zealand’s post-inflation recovery, Dan Brunskill argues
Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says the US presidential election is a ‘Sword of Damocles’ threatening the global economy and could seriously harm New Zealand’s exports
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Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says the US presidential election is a ‘Sword of Damocles’ threatening the global economy and could seriously harm New Zealand’s exports
Economists say interest rates could be cut as soon as August after the Reserve Bank performs ‘dovish pivot’ at July meeting
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Economists say interest rates could be cut as soon as August after the Reserve Bank performs ‘dovish pivot’ at July meeting
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held the Official Cash Rate at 5.50% but noted this policy may be hurting the economy more than expected
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held the Official Cash Rate at 5.50% but noted this policy may be hurting the economy more than expected
Darleen Tana has been booted from Green Party but hasn’t resigned from Parliament after investigation into migrant exploitation allegations
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Darleen Tana has been booted from Green Party but hasn’t resigned from Parliament after investigation into migrant exploitation allegations
Sweeping central government rules will promote smaller homes, sprawling cities, and hopefully lower house prices
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Sweeping central government rules will promote smaller homes, sprawling cities, and hopefully lower house prices
ASB brings Official Cash Rate cut forecast forward three months and warns that the risk of damage to the economy is growing
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ASB brings Official Cash Rate cut forecast forward three months and warns that the risk of damage to the economy is growing
Bishop will abolish urban limits, set housing growth targets, and define rapid transport in plan to tackle the housing crisis
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Bishop will abolish urban limits, set housing growth targets, and define rapid transport in plan to tackle the housing crisis
Economists are eyeing earlier interest rate cuts after ‘dire’ business survey shows inflation has been ‘beaten’
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Economists are eyeing earlier interest rate cuts after ‘dire’ business survey shows inflation has been ‘beaten’
Most businesses saw less trading activity in the past three months and expect conditions to worsen in the coming quarter, according to NZIER’s June survey
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Most businesses saw less trading activity in the past three months and expect conditions to worsen in the coming quarter, according to NZIER’s June survey
An unlikely coalition of New Zealand voters are backing Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s mission to bring down house prices
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An unlikely coalition of New Zealand voters are backing Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s mission to bring down house prices
Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
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Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
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New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
Parliament could start its own probe into business and rural lending as early as August, while Coalition parties jostle for the spotlight
Parliament could start its own probe into business and rural lending as early as August, while Coalition parties jostle for the spotlight
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wants 'downward pressure' on house prices but not necessarily real decreases
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wants 'downward pressure' on house prices but not necessarily real decreases
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister tells Commerce Commission to take more aggressive legal action against suspected anti-competitive behavior, even if it ends up losing some court cases
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister tells Commerce Commission to take more aggressive legal action against suspected anti-competitive behavior, even if it ends up losing some court cases
RBNZ won’t let the New Zealand economy grow until inflation is under control
Economy flatlines for sixth quarter as sharp construction slowdown is partly offset by record kiwifruit harvest
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Economy flatlines for sixth quarter as sharp construction slowdown is partly offset by record kiwifruit harvest
New Zealand’s inflation was more driven by product and labour shortages than other countries were, RBNZ says
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New Zealand’s inflation was more driven by product and labour shortages than other countries were, RBNZ says
Five businesses emit as much carbon as half of New Zealand’s vehicle fleet and Christian climate campaigners want them to pay for it
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Five businesses emit as much carbon as half of New Zealand’s vehicle fleet and Christian climate campaigners want them to pay for it
Housing is too expensive and average prices need to fall even if it scares existing homeowners, Minister for Housing Chris Bishop says
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Housing is too expensive and average prices need to fall even if it scares existing homeowners, Minister for Housing Chris Bishop says