Dan Brunskill

New Zealand's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% as 32,000 workers drop out of the labour force

New Zealand's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% as 32,000 workers drop out of the labour force

The Government’s plan to cut Kāinga Ora’s debt by $1.8 billion will halt construction of new homes despite 20,000-person waitlist

The Government’s plan to cut Kāinga Ora’s debt by $1.8 billion will halt construction of new homes despite 20,000-person waitlist

David Seymour wants New Zealand to copy Trump and withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord

David Seymour wants New Zealand to copy Trump and withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord

The United States says it will hit Mexico, Canada, and China with tariffs in the next few hours, creating risks and opportunities for Kiwi exporters

The United States says it will hit Mexico, Canada, and China with tariffs in the next few hours, creating risks and opportunities for Kiwi exporters

Stuart Smith, chairman of Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee, dropped in favour of National Party insider Cameron Brewer

Stuart Smith, chairman of Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee, dropped in favour of National Party insider Cameron Brewer

The Prime Minister wants to 'end the culture of saying no' but won't say whether he now supports or still opposes construction in his own backyard

The Prime Minister wants to 'end the culture of saying no' but won't say whether he now supports or still opposes construction in his own backyard

Budget 2025 will focus more on economic development and not just annual spending decisions, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says

Budget 2025 will focus more on economic development and not just annual spending decisions, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says

Labour says new Economic Growth Minister should focus on helping small businesses access capital, not ‘tinker’ with digital nomad visa rules

Labour says new Economic Growth Minister should focus on helping small businesses access capital, not ‘tinker’ with digital nomad visa rules

New Zealand welcomes digital nomads with new visa rules for remote work as Coalition Government aims to loosen restrictions on economic activity

New Zealand welcomes digital nomads with new visa rules for remote work as Coalition Government aims to loosen restrictions on economic activity

The Coalition Government promises an economic growth plan within weeks, but can it deliver results?

The Coalition Government promises an economic growth plan within weeks, but can it deliver results?

The RBNZ’s Monetary Policy Committee should meet more regularly, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says

The RBNZ’s Monetary Policy Committee should meet more regularly, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils new investment agency and hints at radical competition reforms as part of a new 2025 economic growth plan

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils new investment agency and hints at radical competition reforms as part of a new 2025 economic growth plan

Economists say an uptick in headline inflation due to the weak dollar and rising oil prices shouldn’t discourage the RBNZ from cutting interest rates as core inflation is cooling

Economists say an uptick in headline inflation due to the weak dollar and rising oil prices shouldn’t discourage the RBNZ from cutting interest rates as core inflation is cooling

Consumer prices rose 2.2% in 2024 as high interest rates slowed economic activity and falling import costs eased inflation pressures in New Zealand

Consumer prices rose 2.2% in 2024 as high interest rates slowed economic activity and falling import costs eased inflation pressures in New Zealand

A ministerial reshuffle puts Nicola Willis in charge of economic growth and hands responsibility for the health sector to loyalist Simeon Brown

A ministerial reshuffle puts Nicola Willis in charge of economic growth and hands responsibility for the health sector to loyalist Simeon Brown

Surprise poll shows the Labour Party shifting ahead of National, although still unable to form a Government

Surprise poll shows the Labour Party shifting ahead of National, although still unable to form a Government

Business sentiment has risen to its highest level since 2021 despite weak demand in the Christmas quarter

Business sentiment has risen to its highest level since 2021 despite weak demand in the Christmas quarter

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year

Massive revisions to Gross Domestic Product data shows the economy took a sudden dive in March this year

Massive revisions to Gross Domestic Product data shows the economy took a sudden dive in March this year

Revised economic data shows New Zealand only entered recession in March 2024

Revised economic data shows New Zealand only entered recession in March 2024

Kiwibank says it could slash big bank profits by $1.5 billion a year if it is allowed to raise growth capital and compete at scale

Kiwibank says it could slash big bank profits by $1.5 billion a year if it is allowed to raise growth capital and compete at scale

Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle

Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle

NZ First leader Winston Peters says an increase to the minimum wage could be on the table next year, as Cabinet approves second effective cut

NZ First leader Winston Peters says an increase to the minimum wage could be on the table next year, as Cabinet approves second effective cut

The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery

The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery

Coalition Government faces a severe stress test as Winston Peters and David Seymour face off in high stakes battle over the future of the ferries

Coalition Government faces a severe stress test as Winston Peters and David Seymour face off in high stakes battle over the future of the ferries