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Negotiations start for 'city and regional deals' as Government signs MoU with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty

Negotiations start for 'city and regional deals' as Government signs MoU with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty

David Hargreaves has a look back at the first half of 2025 and hopes that we haven’t already seen the best part of the expected economic recovery this year

David Hargreaves has a look back at the first half of 2025 and hopes that we haven’t already seen the best part of the expected economic recovery this year

ANZ economists still believe greater stimulus will be needed for the economy from the Reserve Bank and say the Official Cash Rate will be lowered to 2.5%

ANZ economists still believe greater stimulus will be needed for the economy from the Reserve Bank and say the Official Cash Rate will be lowered to 2.5%

The economy grew for the second successive quarter following the sharp contraction seen during last year

The economy grew for the second successive quarter following the sharp contraction seen during last year

After difficulties pulling together census information from poor response rates in each of the last two nationwide surveys, Stats NZ will now compile the required information annually based on a smaller survey and already collected data

After difficulties pulling together census information from poor response rates in each of the last two nationwide surveys, Stats NZ will now compile the required information annually based on a smaller survey and already collected data

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show that food prices rose 4.4% in the past year, while rent prices had their lowest annual increase since 2015; CPI seen heading toward top of RBNZ's target range

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show that food prices rose 4.4% in the past year, while rent prices had their lowest annual increase since 2015; CPI seen heading toward top of RBNZ's target range

Brian Easton says the Government’s plans to remove the wellbeing provisions in the Public Finance Act represents a reversal of the way society is travelling

Brian Easton says the Government’s plans to remove the wellbeing provisions in the Public Finance Act represents a reversal of the way society is travelling

David Hargreaves says with the 20th year anniversary of KiwiSaver coming up, it's time to take a long hard look at what the scheme is and what it could be - otherwise we risk spoiling it

David Hargreaves says with the 20th year anniversary of KiwiSaver coming up, it's time to take a long hard look at what the scheme is and what it could be - otherwise we risk spoiling it

Brian Easton says ACT ‘s neoliberals are still trying to sneak in a change to the constitution

Brian Easton says ACT ‘s neoliberals are still trying to sneak in a change to the constitution

Tower's Michael Stiassny says putting a final limit on Canterbury earthquake claims is about 'putting a stop to the peripheral industry that has created a self-perpetuating gravy train'

Tower's Michael Stiassny says putting a final limit on Canterbury earthquake claims is about 'putting a stop to the peripheral industry that has created a self-perpetuating gravy train'

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show as well as a surge in food prices in April, airfares shot up during the school holiday-Easter period

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show as well as a surge in food prices in April, airfares shot up during the school holiday-Easter period

Brian Easton asks whether we should pursue a ‘Golden Rule’ where any public borrowing for consumption is temporary

Brian Easton asks whether we should pursue a ‘Golden Rule’ where any public borrowing for consumption is temporary

Brian Easton has a look at a major US study that suggests Americans are not paying enough attention to the working class

Brian Easton has a look at a major US study that suggests Americans are not paying enough attention to the working class

Brian Easton says the runup to our Budget this year is far from easy

Brian Easton says the runup to our Budget this year is far from easy

Our national airline is forecasting pre-tax profits of between $150 million and $190 million for the current financial year

Our national airline is forecasting pre-tax profits of between $150 million and $190 million for the current financial year