Dan Brunskill

Reserve Bank declares victory on inflation and delivers double whammy rate cut

Reserve Bank declares victory on inflation and delivers double whammy rate cut

Construction boom could act as ‘circuit breaker’ and drive the New Zealand economy out of recession, leading stock brokerage says

Construction boom could act as ‘circuit breaker’ and drive the New Zealand economy out of recession, leading stock brokerage says

A luxury golf course, a ski resort village, and a new roof for Eden Park are all included in the mega-list of projects to be included in the Fast-track Approvals Bill

A luxury golf course, a ski resort village, and a new roof for Eden Park are all included in the mega-list of projects to be included in the Fast-track Approvals Bill

New Zealand could face another electricity shortage in 2025 as natural gas remains in short supply and Tiwai Point backstop won’t be available

New Zealand could face another electricity shortage in 2025 as natural gas remains in short supply and Tiwai Point backstop won’t be available

The Coalition Government plans to revive a Kiwibuild-style scheme to support housing developments with a Crown guarantee

The Coalition Government plans to revive a Kiwibuild-style scheme to support housing developments with a Crown guarantee

Home ownership rates rose for the first time in three decades due to better affordability in 2019 and 2020, according to 2023 census data

Home ownership rates rose for the first time in three decades due to better affordability in 2019 and 2020, according to 2023 census data

Working from home could help New Zealand tackle its productivity problem, according to one Stanford economist

Working from home could help New Zealand tackle its productivity problem, according to one Stanford economist

Economists warn there is a rising risk of deflation if the Reserve Bank doesn’t cut interest rates fast enough

Economists warn there is a rising risk of deflation if the Reserve Bank doesn’t cut interest rates fast enough

Weak pricing data in business survey supports further interest rate cuts, NZIER says

Weak pricing data in business survey supports further interest rate cuts, NZIER says

Stabilising debt is only the first step to sustainable spending policies and more changes are needed as New Zealand population ages, says Treasury’s Dominick Stephens

Stabilising debt is only the first step to sustainable spending policies and more changes are needed as New Zealand population ages, says Treasury’s Dominick Stephens

Trade Minister Todd McClay signs a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates which could save Kiwi exporters millions of dollars

Trade Minister Todd McClay signs a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates which could save Kiwi exporters millions of dollars

ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson says the time has come for a capital gains tax, despite it coming with high compliance costs

ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson says the time has come for a capital gains tax, despite it coming with high compliance costs

Government agencies should recall more staff to the office but not as a form of Soviet-style economic stimulus

Government agencies should recall more staff to the office but not as a form of Soviet-style economic stimulus

The Coalition Government wants less public servants working from home

The Coalition Government wants less public servants working from home

Mortgage rate relief could bring about a breakthrough in the polls that has otherwise eluded Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Mortgage rate relief could bring about a breakthrough in the polls that has otherwise eluded Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Economists call for faster rate cuts as the recent slowdown in economic activity outpaces the 2008 recession

Economists call for faster rate cuts as the recent slowdown in economic activity outpaces the 2008 recession

New Zealand’s per capita recession has surpassed the Global Financial Crisis after contracting for seven consecutive quarters

New Zealand’s per capita recession has surpassed the Global Financial Crisis after contracting for seven consecutive quarters

A regulatory impact assessment of David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill has failed a quality assurance test carried out by his own Ministry for Regulation

A regulatory impact assessment of David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill has failed a quality assurance test carried out by his own Ministry for Regulation

Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail

Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail

Treasury staff say a government plan to pay for superannuation should not be delayed, as the ageing population may need decades to respond to policy changes

Treasury staff say a government plan to pay for superannuation should not be delayed, as the ageing population may need decades to respond to policy changes

Treasury advised Nicola Willis her tax package would reduce inflation and interest rates but should be trimmed by $500 million to help balance the budget faster

Treasury advised Nicola Willis her tax package would reduce inflation and interest rates but should be trimmed by $500 million to help balance the budget faster

The New Zealand Super Fund will begin contributing to Crown coffers from next year as its tax bill outgrows taxpayer contributions

The New Zealand Super Fund will begin contributing to Crown coffers from next year as its tax bill outgrows taxpayer contributions

Chris Hipkins says new taxes will be needed to fund healthcare and pensions for an ageing population without running up debt in the future

Chris Hipkins says new taxes will be needed to fund healthcare and pensions for an ageing population without running up debt in the future

New Zealand's supermarkets are facing increased scrutiny after expanding their profit margins on non-fresh food, leading the Grocery Commissioner to call for stronger intervention powers

New Zealand's supermarkets are facing increased scrutiny after expanding their profit margins on non-fresh food, leading the Grocery Commissioner to call for stronger intervention powers

The Reserve Bank may pause OCR cuts in November to monitor the economy for a possible rebound in consumer demand as mortgage rates fall

The Reserve Bank may pause OCR cuts in November to monitor the economy for a possible rebound in consumer demand as mortgage rates fall