Economic growth
The OCR could rise to 4% by 2027 as the Reserve Bank risks reigniting inflation through aggressive rate cuts, market economists say
17th Oct 25, 10:37am
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The OCR could rise to 4% by 2027 as the Reserve Bank risks reigniting inflation through aggressive rate cuts, market economists say
‘Doughnut economics’ shows how global growth is out of balance and how we can fix it, Warwick Smith says
14th Oct 25, 12:01pm
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‘Doughnut economics’ shows how global growth is out of balance and how we can fix it, Warwick Smith says
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The services sector remains in contraction, suggesting the help from the Reserve Bank's jumbo cut to the Official Cash Rate last week can't flow through fast enough; BNZ economists nudge down economic growth and employment forecasts
13th Oct 25, 10:48am
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The services sector remains in contraction, suggesting the help from the Reserve Bank's jumbo cut to the Official Cash Rate last week can't flow through fast enough; BNZ economists nudge down economic growth and employment forecasts
Brian Easton says political bullying does happen in New Zealand - and local autonomy suffers
6th Oct 25, 8:20am
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Brian Easton says political bullying does happen in New Zealand - and local autonomy suffers
Brian Easton looks at what the latest Statistics New Zealand GDP figures might be telling us
29th Sep 25, 9:12am
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Brian Easton looks at what the latest Statistics New Zealand GDP figures might be telling us
Murray Grimwood says we are headed for a global one-off readjustment of life as we know it that will be of epic proportions - unless we respect basic physical laws
27th Sep 25, 9:00am
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Murray Grimwood says we are headed for a global one-off readjustment of life as we know it that will be of epic proportions - unless we respect basic physical laws
Voters should blame Donald Trump for New Zealand’s slow economic recovery and 0.9% GDP slump in June, according to Finance Minister Nicola Willis
18th Sep 25, 2:40pm
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Voters should blame Donald Trump for New Zealand’s slow economic recovery and 0.9% GDP slump in June, according to Finance Minister Nicola Willis
Activity slumped in the services sector again last month, echoing a drop in the manufacturing sector and suggesting the anticipated pick-up in economic activity is struggling to get started
15th Sep 25, 11:13am
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Activity slumped in the services sector again last month, echoing a drop in the manufacturing sector and suggesting the anticipated pick-up in economic activity is struggling to get started
GDP figures out in the coming week will likely show our economy stalled again in the second quarter of the year - but there's already signs of a pick-up kicking in, giving confidence that the worst is behind us
14th Sep 25, 6:31am
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GDP figures out in the coming week will likely show our economy stalled again in the second quarter of the year - but there's already signs of a pick-up kicking in, giving confidence that the worst is behind us
Lili Yan Ing urges policymakers in Indonesia to cut waste, strengthen oversight, and ensure fair access to jobs and security to prevent an uncontrollable populist explosion
9th Sep 25, 3:57pm
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Lili Yan Ing urges policymakers in Indonesia to cut waste, strengthen oversight, and ensure fair access to jobs and security to prevent an uncontrollable populist explosion
Manufacturing volumes fell 2.9% in the June quarter, prompting BNZ economists to forecast a GDP drop of 0.5% for the quarter
9th Sep 25, 1:51pm
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Manufacturing volumes fell 2.9% in the June quarter, prompting BNZ economists to forecast a GDP drop of 0.5% for the quarter
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Government to make 'urgent' legislative and policy changes as it aims to remove 'barriers' preventing competitor supermarkets from launching and expanding in New Zealand
27th Aug 25, 2:00pm
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Government to make 'urgent' legislative and policy changes as it aims to remove 'barriers' preventing competitor supermarkets from launching and expanding in New Zealand
An improved performance from the services sector in July on top of the manufacturing sector returning to expansion indicates the economy may be picking up again from a mid-year slump
18th Aug 25, 11:45am
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An improved performance from the services sector in July on top of the manufacturing sector returning to expansion indicates the economy may be picking up again from a mid-year slump
Yi Fuxian draws parallels between the Roman empire's missteps and the Chinese government's efforts to avoid a similar fate
9th Aug 25, 11:22am
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Yi Fuxian draws parallels between the Roman empire's missteps and the Chinese government's efforts to avoid a similar fate
Nouriel Roubini expects a tech-driven growth boom in the US to outweigh the effects of stagflationary politics
9th Aug 25, 10:47am
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Nouriel Roubini expects a tech-driven growth boom in the US to outweigh the effects of stagflationary politics