Michael Gordon
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Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows the highest level of business confidence since early in the year
30th Oct 25, 1:28pm
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Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows the highest level of business confidence since early in the year
Westpac economists have come to the conclusion the massive 0.9% June GDP slump was an anomaly due to a series of events stemming back to the closure of New Zealand's only oil refinery and they say the 'real' result was more like a 0.1% drop
29th Oct 25, 2:07pm
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Westpac economists have come to the conclusion the massive 0.9% June GDP slump was an anomaly due to a series of events stemming back to the closure of New Zealand's only oil refinery and they say the 'real' result was more like a 0.1% drop
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A 50 basis-point cut to the Official Cash Rate would not be difficult to justify, economist says, as long-running NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows falling confidence in September quarter
7th Oct 25, 10:27am
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A 50 basis-point cut to the Official Cash Rate would not be difficult to justify, economist says, as long-running NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows falling confidence in September quarter
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Monthly filled jobs data shows a slight rise in June, but the May figures showed a rise initially as well - and that's now been revised down to a fall; primary sector continues to be a notable bright spot for employment
28th Jul 25, 11:32am
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Monthly filled jobs data shows a slight rise in June, but the May figures showed a rise initially as well - and that's now been revised down to a fall; primary sector continues to be a notable bright spot for employment
The economy grew for the second successive quarter following the sharp contraction seen during last year
19th Jun 25, 10:51am
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The economy grew for the second successive quarter following the sharp contraction seen during last year
The economy's showing increasing signs of responding to the lower interest rates, with GDP expected to have grown again in the March quarter
15th Jun 25, 6:30am
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The economy's showing increasing signs of responding to the lower interest rates, with GDP expected to have grown again in the March quarter
Labour market figures to be released in the coming week are likely to show a continuation of the recent rise in unemployment. David Hargreaves has a look at what we might expect
4th May 25, 5:00am
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Labour market figures to be released in the coming week are likely to show a continuation of the recent rise in unemployment. David Hargreaves has a look at what we might expect
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ANZ chief economist says firms' pricing and cost expectations have risen again 'and are not consistent with' the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts
31st Mar 25, 1:25pm
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ANZ chief economist says firms' pricing and cost expectations have risen again 'and are not consistent with' the Reserve Bank's inflation forecasts
Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows lowest levels of confidence since the immediate aftermath of the first Covid lockdown in 2020
25th Mar 25, 9:03am
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Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows lowest levels of confidence since the immediate aftermath of the first Covid lockdown in 2020
After plunging in the previous two quarters, GDP grew a better-than expected 0.7% in the December quarter; figures 'a genuine upside surprise'
20th Mar 25, 10:57am
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After plunging in the previous two quarters, GDP grew a better-than expected 0.7% in the December quarter; figures 'a genuine upside surprise'
Westpac economists believe the record returns likely coming to dairy farmers this milking season can be just about maintained in the next season as well
11th Feb 25, 2:42pm
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Westpac economists believe the record returns likely coming to dairy farmers this milking season can be just about maintained in the next season as well
Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows rise, but confidence remains close to its lowest levels since the 2020 Covid lockdown
15th Jan 25, 10:28am
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Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Survey shows rise, but confidence remains close to its lowest levels since the 2020 Covid lockdown
Latest Stats NZ figures show filled jobs rose by nearly 6,000 in November - the first monthly rise since March 2024
13th Jan 25, 11:32am
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Latest Stats NZ figures show filled jobs rose by nearly 6,000 in November - the first monthly rise since March 2024
Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows the economy is still very weak 'but things are starting to turn higher'
28th Nov 24, 1:29pm
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Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows the economy is still very weak 'but things are starting to turn higher'
Following another strong dairy auction, Westpac economists now have the highest milk price forecast; ASB economists have also raised their forecast as a record payout for this season looks ever more likely
20th Nov 24, 3:05pm
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Following another strong dairy auction, Westpac economists now have the highest milk price forecast; ASB economists have also raised their forecast as a record payout for this season looks ever more likely