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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
Girol Karacaoglu sees a battle of the priesthoods underway while the economy goes down the drain
11th Feb 25, 10:37am
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Girol Karacaoglu sees a battle of the priesthoods underway while the economy goes down the drain
Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it
10th Feb 25, 9:59am
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Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it
Brian Easton presents a definitely not verified transcript of a recent conversation between the Prime Minister and his chief economic adviser
10th Feb 25, 8:54am
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Brian Easton presents a definitely not verified transcript of a recent conversation between the Prime Minister and his chief economic adviser
Roger J Kerr says there are a number of US economic data releases that have the potential to cause more USD selling than buying
10th Feb 25, 8:34am
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Roger J Kerr says there are a number of US economic data releases that have the potential to cause more USD selling than buying
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