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Joseph Darby examines the thorny issues of intergenerational wealth transfer

Joseph Darby examines the thorny issues of intergenerational wealth transfer

Brian Judge warns that the financial system is increasingly exposed to complex deals that few can assess

Brian Judge warns that the financial system is increasingly exposed to complex deals that few can assess

Rob Reynish says that by staying informed and adaptable, farmers can not only survive this new uncertainty but thrive amid the volatility

Rob Reynish says that by staying informed and adaptable, farmers can not only survive this new uncertainty but thrive amid the volatility

Natural Hazards Commission says RMA reforms not just about improving processes, but also whether NZ's planning framework 'recognises and manages natural hazard risk at its least costly intervention point'

Natural Hazards Commission says RMA reforms not just about improving processes, but also whether NZ's planning framework 'recognises and manages natural hazard risk at its least costly intervention point'

Yu Yongding explains why fiscal expansion to finance noninflationary spending would help China meet its GDP targets

Yu Yongding explains why fiscal expansion to finance noninflationary spending would help China meet its GDP targets

Investors panic over inflation threats; IEA sees historic disruption; Taiwan export orders up +24%; China FDI weak; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold soft; reason for silver surge revealed; oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Investors panic over inflation threats; IEA sees historic disruption; Taiwan export orders up +24%; China FDI weak; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold soft; reason for silver surge revealed; oil rises again; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Fitch downgrades its outlook for New Zealand because meaningful debt reduction is becoming 'more difficult to envisage' and the upcoming election adds uncertainty

Fitch downgrades its outlook for New Zealand because meaningful debt reduction is becoming 'more difficult to envisage' and the upcoming election adds uncertainty

Just a third of the properties on offer at the latest auctions sold under the hammer

Just a third of the properties on offer at the latest auctions sold under the hammer

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; rents & demand weaker, trade balance back in deficit, few tractor sales, job ad momentum eases, NZGB demand solid with higher yields, swaps up, NZD up, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; rents & demand weaker, trade balance back in deficit, few tractor sales, job ad momentum eases, NZGB demand solid with higher yields, swaps up, NZD up, & more

Gentrack, a2 Milk, Briscoes, and The NZX's gains outweighed by declines from Vulcan Steel, Air NZ, SkyTV, and SkyCity casino

Gentrack, a2 Milk, Briscoes, and The NZX's gains outweighed by declines from Vulcan Steel, Air NZ, SkyTV, and SkyCity casino

Just over half of February's early withdrawals were due to financial hardship, latest KiwiSaver figures from Inland Revenue show

Just over half of February's early withdrawals were due to financial hardship, latest KiwiSaver figures from Inland Revenue show

Return of the oil shock: Lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before

Return of the oil shock: Lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before

Median rents on Trade Me Property down 3.1% year-on-year, renting getting easier for tenants with pets

Median rents on Trade Me Property down 3.1% year-on-year, renting getting easier for tenants with pets

Reserve Bank top brass to front publicly after April OCR review, and outline thoughts on impact of Middle East conflict

Reserve Bank top brass to front publicly after April OCR review, and outline thoughts on impact of Middle East conflict

Reserve Bank decides to leave settlement account interest rate at OCR, and set reverse repo rate 10 basis points higher

Reserve Bank decides to leave settlement account interest rate at OCR, and set reverse repo rate 10 basis points higher

Large moves higher in global bond yields led by shorter maturities. Investor risk appetite remains subdued - global equities under pressure. ECB leaves rates unchanged as markets reflect expectations of hikes ahead. Ditto Bank of England

Large moves higher in global bond yields led by shorter maturities. Investor risk appetite remains subdued - global equities under pressure. ECB leaves rates unchanged as markets reflect expectations of hikes ahead. Ditto Bank of England

US data weaker but mostly second-tier; nine central banks decide to hold their policy rates; Australian labour market marginally softer; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold dives; oil & gas stay very high; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

US data weaker but mostly second-tier; nine central banks decide to hold their policy rates; Australian labour market marginally softer; UST 10yr at 4.28%; gold dives; oil & gas stay very high; NZ$1 = 58.4 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Whether Chris Hipkins survives this week is almost beside the point. Labour has no coalition architecture. That does not change whoever is at the podium

Whether Chris Hipkins survives this week is almost beside the point. Labour has no coalition architecture. That does not change whoever is at the podium

Officials eye targeted support as fuel crisis deepens, with economists warning of widespread cost pressures and inequality researcher noting some people have no resilience against this kind of shock

Officials eye targeted support as fuel crisis deepens, with economists warning of widespread cost pressures and inequality researcher noting some people have no resilience against this kind of shock

While GDP data shows economic growth, ‘it was still barely at a pace that would have halted the rise in unemployment or added to domestic inflation pressures,’ Westpac senior economist says

While GDP data shows economic growth, ‘it was still barely at a pace that would have halted the rise in unemployment or added to domestic inflation pressures,’ Westpac senior economist says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more mortgage & TD rate rises, GDP rise less than expected, residential property returns vanish, swaps firm, NZX50 falls sharply, NZD lower, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more mortgage & TD rate rises, GDP rise less than expected, residential property returns vanish, swaps firm, NZX50 falls sharply, NZD lower, & more

NZ Govt Bond Tender #984; Tender Date 19 Mar 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #984; Tender Date 19 Mar 2026

PM Christopher Luxon signals 'things could get worse', as fuel prices surge and government contingency plan ramps up

PM Christopher Luxon signals 'things could get worse', as fuel prices surge and government contingency plan ramps up

ANZ staff are reporting that customers are 'wary so far', but not panicking - however, some businesses are saying that the phones have stopped ringing

ANZ staff are reporting that customers are 'wary so far', but not panicking - however, some businesses are saying that the phones have stopped ringing

Household term deposit balances have flat-lined since early 2024. But now that bank offer rates are rising, with 4%-plus rates even offered by some main banks, will that encourage savers to move back?

Household term deposit balances have flat-lined since early 2024. But now that bank offer rates are rising, with 4%-plus rates even offered by some main banks, will that encourage savers to move back?