Economy
Roger J Kerr says what has been really surprising to see over recent months since Donald Trump came to power is the incredibly poor management of their economic policy changes
31st Mar 25, 9:06am
Roger J Kerr says what has been really surprising to see over recent months since Donald Trump came to power is the incredibly poor management of their economic policy changes
Inflation expectations climb to 4.2% in latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Survey, as consumer confidence drops
28th Mar 25, 12:07pm
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Inflation expectations climb to 4.2% in latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Survey, as consumer confidence drops
Roger J Kerr looks forward into the remainder of 2025 to project what the likely forces will be on the Kiwi dollar
24th Mar 25, 9:26am
Roger J Kerr looks forward into the remainder of 2025 to project what the likely forces will be on the Kiwi dollar
David Hargreaves says the turnaround of co-operative Fonterra at a time of high dairy prices provides a timely boost for our flagging economy
23rd Mar 25, 6:00am
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David Hargreaves says the turnaround of co-operative Fonterra at a time of high dairy prices provides a timely boost for our flagging economy
Dairy giant Fonterra is paying its shareholder farmers a 22c interim dividend, up from 15c last year and narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still a record $10.00
20th Mar 25, 8:54am
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Dairy giant Fonterra is paying its shareholder farmers a 22c interim dividend, up from 15c last year and narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still a record $10.00
Roger J Kerr says the reign of the US dollar is now teetering
Forsyth Barr analysts say record-high milk prices, boosted by a weak Kiwi dollar, robust Fonterra dividends and stabilising costs is driving on-farm returns to levels not experienced before
13th Mar 25, 2:29pm
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Forsyth Barr analysts say record-high milk prices, boosted by a weak Kiwi dollar, robust Fonterra dividends and stabilising costs is driving on-farm returns to levels not experienced before
Dairy co-operative Fonterra says it will now achieve earnings of between 55c and 75c a share for the year, up from a previous forecast of 40c-60c; roadshow details released for sale of 'Mainland Group'
10th Mar 25, 10:19am
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Dairy co-operative Fonterra says it will now achieve earnings of between 55c and 75c a share for the year, up from a previous forecast of 40c-60c; roadshow details released for sale of 'Mainland Group'
Roger J Kerr examines some of the factors behind the US dollar selling
State-owned farmer Pāmu hauls itself out of the economic mire and turns a $62m profit
4th Mar 25, 10:35am
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State-owned farmer Pāmu hauls itself out of the economic mire and turns a $62m profit
Brian Easton says generic management undermines the professional culture within an agency
3rd Mar 25, 9:01am
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Brian Easton says generic management undermines the professional culture within an agency
Roger J Kerr says markets quickly move on to the next economic development and the knee-jerk response to a non-economic shock or risk event is nearly always temporary
3rd Mar 25, 8:40am
Roger J Kerr says markets quickly move on to the next economic development and the knee-jerk response to a non-economic shock or risk event is nearly always temporary
New Zealand adds nearly 8,000 filled jobs in January, but annual job numbers decline
28th Feb 25, 11:55am
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New Zealand adds nearly 8,000 filled jobs in January, but annual job numbers decline
Even if the Alliance Group adds to the disappeared co-operatives list, the co-op model remains resilient elsewhere
26th Feb 25, 2:29pm
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Even if the Alliance Group adds to the disappeared co-operatives list, the co-op model remains resilient elsewhere
Analysts say the fact Fonterra's looking at a profit toward the top end of its guidance despite a record milk price to be paid 'shows strong strategic execution' within the co-operative
25th Feb 25, 12:34pm
Analysts say the fact Fonterra's looking at a profit toward the top end of its guidance despite a record milk price to be paid 'shows strong strategic execution' within the co-operative
A bully in a China shop?
24th Feb 25, 8:55am
A bully in a China shop?
Roger J Kerr says many key US economic indicators are expected to print on the softer side as a result of financial pressures, as well as the Trump regime’s chainsaw attack on Federal Government institutions and jobs
24th Feb 25, 8:39am
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Roger J Kerr says many key US economic indicators are expected to print on the softer side as a result of financial pressures, as well as the Trump regime’s chainsaw attack on Federal Government institutions and jobs
Statistics NZ says people have been spending a higher proportion of their money on housing costs than they did in the past
20th Feb 25, 12:03pm
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Statistics NZ says people have been spending a higher proportion of their money on housing costs than they did in the past
Our national airline says it may have as many as 11 jets out of service between now and the end of June
20th Feb 25, 10:01am
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Our national airline says it may have as many as 11 jets out of service between now and the end of June
In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
20th Feb 25, 10:00am
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In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
Fonterra says if it decides to list its consumer brands on the share market, the spun-off company will be called Mainland Group
19th Feb 25, 12:11pm
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Fonterra says if it decides to list its consumer brands on the share market, the spun-off company will be called Mainland Group
Federated Farmers survey shows 'a significant shift in the mood of rural New Zealand'
19th Feb 25, 11:14am
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Federated Farmers survey shows 'a significant shift in the mood of rural New Zealand'
Brian Easton says severe geological and financial earthquakes are inevitable. We just don’t know how soon and how they will play out. Are we putting the right effort into preparing for them?
17th Feb 25, 9:12am
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Brian Easton says severe geological and financial earthquakes are inevitable. We just don’t know how soon and how they will play out. Are we putting the right effort into preparing for them?
Roger J Kerr says a series of softer economic data prints, similar to the retail sales numbers last week, will lead to a rapid shift in interest rate market pricing for Fed rate cuts this year
17th Feb 25, 8:57am
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Roger J Kerr says a series of softer economic data prints, similar to the retail sales numbers last week, will lead to a rapid shift in interest rate market pricing for Fed rate cuts this year
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