Economy
Stats NZ says high interest payments on mortgages continue to contribute 'significantly' to living costs
3rd Feb 25, 11:36am
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Stats NZ says high interest payments on mortgages continue to contribute 'significantly' to living costs
Roger J Kerr says the tariffs failed to achieve the objective last time, and the chances are that this time will be no different
3rd Feb 25, 8:32am
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Roger J Kerr says the tariffs failed to achieve the objective last time, and the chances are that this time will be no different
Another monthly rise in the number of filled jobs in December may indicate that New Zealand's rate of unemployment is close to peaking
28th Jan 25, 11:27am
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Another monthly rise in the number of filled jobs in December may indicate that New Zealand's rate of unemployment is close to peaking
Economic growth is possible, Christopher Luxon reassures us, but only under a government that is willing to get out of the way and let those with drive and ambition get on with it
27th Jan 25, 9:09am
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Economic growth is possible, Christopher Luxon reassures us, but only under a government that is willing to get out of the way and let those with drive and ambition get on with it
Roger J Kerr sees an elevated chance the US Dollar's rise may be ending and a new down trend arriving. The NZD will then rise. But he is still looking for policies that improve productivity, so any rise is sustained
27th Jan 25, 8:30am
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Roger J Kerr sees an elevated chance the US Dollar's rise may be ending and a new down trend arriving. The NZD will then rise. But he is still looking for policies that improve productivity, so any rise is sustained
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils new investment agency and hints at radical competition reforms as part of a new 2025 economic growth plan
23rd Jan 25, 1:14pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils new investment agency and hints at radical competition reforms as part of a new 2025 economic growth plan
Roger J Kerr says the long USD speculative positioning on the Trump Trades has become extremely crowded and has lasted for longer than anticipated
20th Jan 25, 8:15am
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Roger J Kerr says the long USD speculative positioning on the Trump Trades has become extremely crowded and has lasted for longer than anticipated
Westpac says spending on its credit and debit cards was up just 2% in December compared with the previous year
16th Jan 25, 9:30am
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Westpac says spending on its credit and debit cards was up just 2% in December compared with the previous year
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
Roger J Kerr says current financial market sentiment, positioning and commentary would not suggest that the US dollar is about to do an “about turn” and fall away over coming months
13th Jan 25, 8:27am
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Roger J Kerr says current financial market sentiment, positioning and commentary would not suggest that the US dollar is about to do an “about turn” and fall away over coming months
Brian Easton says while we may not always have quality political leadership, a couple of recently published autobiographies indicate sometimes we strike it lucky
6th Jan 25, 9:10am
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Brian Easton says while we may not always have quality political leadership, a couple of recently published autobiographies indicate sometimes we strike it lucky
Roger J Kerr sees the US Fed continuing to change its dot-plots in 2025. He also thinks most local analysts are missing the importance of our much better terms of trade
6th Jan 25, 8:30am
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Roger J Kerr sees the US Fed continuing to change its dot-plots in 2025. He also thinks most local analysts are missing the importance of our much better terms of trade
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