Economy
The 2024 Interesties Awards featuring Christopher Luxon, Adrian Orr, Nicola Willis, David Seymour, Antonia Watson, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Jerome Powell, JFoe, Palmtree08, banks, Federated Farmers, the Commerce Commission, bitcoin, Du Val & more
22nd Dec 24, 6:00am
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The 2024 Interesties Awards featuring Christopher Luxon, Adrian Orr, Nicola Willis, David Seymour, Antonia Watson, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Jerome Powell, JFoe, Palmtree08, banks, Federated Farmers, the Commerce Commission, bitcoin, Du Val & more
Brian Easton says it is difficult to make sense of the Luxon Coalition Government’s economic management, so he is focusing on the two minor parties' influence
20th Dec 24, 10:19am
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Brian Easton says it is difficult to make sense of the Luxon Coalition Government’s economic management, so he is focusing on the two minor parties' influence
DairyNZ says a combination of higher income and reduced interest costs will result in 'a substantial increase in cash surplus' for the country's dairy farmers
17th Dec 24, 2:43pm
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DairyNZ says a combination of higher income and reduced interest costs will result in 'a substantial increase in cash surplus' for the country's dairy farmers
The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery
17th Dec 24, 1:05pm
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The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery
Successful political leadership embodies a keen awareness of past, present, and future: along with the wisdom to adjudicate what is owed, and should be paid, to each; writes Chris Trotter. Sadly, such leadership has not been much in evidence during 2024
16th Dec 24, 9:21am
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Successful political leadership embodies a keen awareness of past, present, and future: along with the wisdom to adjudicate what is owed, and should be paid, to each; writes Chris Trotter. Sadly, such leadership has not been much in evidence during 2024
Ahead of the Half Yearly Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU), Brian Easton looks at economic prospects - particularly in respect to unemployment and the fiscal position
16th Dec 24, 8:52am
Ahead of the Half Yearly Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU), Brian Easton looks at economic prospects - particularly in respect to unemployment and the fiscal position
Roger J Kerr looks at the rollercoaster ride the New Zealand dollar has been on since it was unshackled after the 1984 election
16th Dec 24, 8:25am
Roger J Kerr looks at the rollercoaster ride the New Zealand dollar has been on since it was unshackled after the 1984 election
David Hargreaves examines the prospects for a New Year that appears to offer a lot - but in both potentially good and bad ways
14th Dec 24, 9:40am
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David Hargreaves examines the prospects for a New Year that appears to offer a lot - but in both potentially good and bad ways
Ministry of Primary Industries forecasting a recovery of exports after last year's drop
12th Dec 24, 7:15am
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Ministry of Primary Industries forecasting a recovery of exports after last year's drop
Roger J Kerr offers an 'alternative' view of how the New Zealand economy will fare over the coming year
9th Dec 24, 8:59am
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Roger J Kerr offers an 'alternative' view of how the New Zealand economy will fare over the coming year
David Hargreaves sums up a year notable for getting inflation under control - but at great cost to the economy
8th Dec 24, 6:30am
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David Hargreaves sums up a year notable for getting inflation under control - but at great cost to the economy
Fonterra raises what was already a record milk price forecast by another 50c and says it's on track to make forecast earnings guidance this year
5th Dec 24, 9:21am
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Fonterra raises what was already a record milk price forecast by another 50c and says it's on track to make forecast earnings guidance this year
Departing head of the Climate Change Commission says emissions reductions here should not be blocked because other countries are worse
3rd Dec 24, 3:20pm
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Departing head of the Climate Change Commission says emissions reductions here should not be blocked because other countries are worse
Roger J Kerr says the one-way hurtle up the hill for the US dollar on the Trump election euphoria is displaying distinct signs of spluttering and stalling
2nd Dec 24, 8:55am
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Roger J Kerr says the one-way hurtle up the hill for the US dollar on the Trump election euphoria is displaying distinct signs of spluttering and stalling
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A Labour Government would be willing to delay a surplus to spend more on healthcare and boost productivity, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said in a speech
30th Nov 24, 1:59pm
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A Labour Government would be willing to delay a surplus to spend more on healthcare and boost productivity, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said in a speech
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Latest Statistics NZ figures show there are over 35,500 fewer filled jobs in the country than a year ago
28th Nov 24, 11:38am
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Latest Statistics NZ figures show there are over 35,500 fewer filled jobs in the country than a year ago
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Stats NZ figures show that seasonally adjusted retail sales by volume decreased by 0.1% in the September quarter, but the figures were down 2.8% on the volumes recorded for the same quarter in 2023
25th Nov 24, 11:51am
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Stats NZ figures show that seasonally adjusted retail sales by volume decreased by 0.1% in the September quarter, but the figures were down 2.8% on the volumes recorded for the same quarter in 2023
Roger J Kerr expects the US Fed will continue to cut interest rates by 0.25% at each meeting over coming months as the US annual inflation rate (PCE measure) slides below 2.00%
25th Nov 24, 8:46am
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Roger J Kerr expects the US Fed will continue to cut interest rates by 0.25% at each meeting over coming months as the US annual inflation rate (PCE measure) slides below 2.00%
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
Roger J Kerr says speculators are sitting on large profits and he wonders when they will cash up
18th Nov 24, 8:14am
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Roger J Kerr says speculators are sitting on large profits and he wonders when they will cash up
Fonterra chairman Peter McBride pushes the case with farmer-shareholders for why the co-operative wants to sell household name brands such as Anchor and Mainland
14th Nov 24, 2:07pm
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Fonterra chairman Peter McBride pushes the case with farmer-shareholders for why the co-operative wants to sell household name brands such as Anchor and Mainland
BNZ economists raise their forecast farmgate milk price to $9.75 on the back of buoyant global prices and a dip in the value of the NZ dollar
13th Nov 24, 2:52pm
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BNZ economists raise their forecast farmgate milk price to $9.75 on the back of buoyant global prices and a dip in the value of the NZ dollar
Westpac economists say the change in US administration reinforces their expectations that the RBNZ's approach to monetary policy easing over the New Year will be more cautious
11th Nov 24, 11:46am
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Westpac economists say the change in US administration reinforces their expectations that the RBNZ's approach to monetary policy easing over the New Year will be more cautious
Fonterra's now forecasting a potential record $9.50 farmgate milk price and says it will go ahead with plans to sell its consumer businesses including household name brands such as Anchor and Mainland
11th Nov 24, 9:32am
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Fonterra's now forecasting a potential record $9.50 farmgate milk price and says it will go ahead with plans to sell its consumer businesses including household name brands such as Anchor and Mainland
Brian Easton wonders whether the Autumn 2024 British budget points to a change in fiscal strategies
11th Nov 24, 8:40am
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Brian Easton wonders whether the Autumn 2024 British budget points to a change in fiscal strategies