NZ economy
The Reserve Bank will cut the Official Cash Rate more quickly than expected as it predicts a rapid return to economic equilibrium
20th Feb 25, 8:00am
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The Reserve Bank will cut the Official Cash Rate more quickly than expected as it predicts a rapid return to economic equilibrium
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has told foreign supermarket chains she will clear any barrier possible to bring them to New Zealand
13th Feb 25, 10:48am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has told foreign supermarket chains she will clear any barrier possible to bring them to New Zealand
Dan Brunskill says much can be taken from Ngāi Tahu chairman Justin Tipa's Waitangi Day speech about not getting bogged down in unnecessary ideological battles
9th Feb 25, 6:00am
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Dan Brunskill says much can be taken from Ngāi Tahu chairman Justin Tipa's Waitangi Day speech about not getting bogged down in unnecessary ideological battles
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New Zealand's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% as 32,000 workers drop out of the labour force
5th Feb 25, 10:58am
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New Zealand's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% as 32,000 workers drop out of the labour force
The Prime Minister wants to 'end the culture of saying no' but won't say whether he now supports or still opposes construction in his own backyard
30th Jan 25, 5:09pm
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The Prime Minister wants to 'end the culture of saying no' but won't say whether he now supports or still opposes construction in his own backyard
Budget 2025 will focus more on economic development and not just annual spending decisions, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
29th Jan 25, 11:33am
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Budget 2025 will focus more on economic development and not just annual spending decisions, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
Labour says new Economic Growth Minister should focus on helping small businesses access capital, not ‘tinker’ with digital nomad visa rules
28th Jan 25, 2:38pm
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Labour says new Economic Growth Minister should focus on helping small businesses access capital, not ‘tinker’ with digital nomad visa rules
New Zealand welcomes digital nomads with new visa rules for remote work as Coalition Government aims to loosen restrictions on economic activity
27th Jan 25, 3:34pm
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New Zealand welcomes digital nomads with new visa rules for remote work as Coalition Government aims to loosen restrictions on economic activity
The Coalition Government promises an economic growth plan within weeks, but can it deliver results?
26th Jan 25, 6:01am
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The Coalition Government promises an economic growth plan within weeks, but can it deliver results?
The RBNZ’s Monetary Policy Committee should meet more regularly, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says
23rd Jan 25, 3:44pm
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The RBNZ’s Monetary Policy Committee should meet more regularly, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says
Economists say an uptick in headline inflation due to the weak dollar and rising oil prices shouldn’t discourage the RBNZ from cutting interest rates as core inflation is cooling
23rd Jan 25, 9:21am
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Economists say an uptick in headline inflation due to the weak dollar and rising oil prices shouldn’t discourage the RBNZ from cutting interest rates as core inflation is cooling
Consumer prices rose 2.2% in 2024 as high interest rates slowed economic activity and falling import costs eased inflation pressures in New Zealand
22nd Jan 25, 10:52am
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Consumer prices rose 2.2% in 2024 as high interest rates slowed economic activity and falling import costs eased inflation pressures in New Zealand
Business sentiment has risen to its highest level since 2021 despite weak demand in the Christmas quarter
14th Jan 25, 10:10am
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Business sentiment has risen to its highest level since 2021 despite weak demand in the Christmas quarter
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year
20th Dec 24, 2:45pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year
Massive revisions to Gross Domestic Product data shows the economy took a sudden dive in March this year
19th Dec 24, 3:02pm
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Massive revisions to Gross Domestic Product data shows the economy took a sudden dive in March this year
Revised economic data shows New Zealand only entered recession in March 2024
19th Dec 24, 10:56am
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Revised economic data shows New Zealand only entered recession in March 2024
The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has dropped to 6.4% of GDP, but remains at levels seen as too high by economists
18th Dec 24, 10:59am
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The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has dropped to 6.4% of GDP, but remains at levels seen as too high by economists
Three recent polls show support slipping for the Coalition after its first year in Government yields limited results
7th Dec 24, 9:15am
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Three recent polls show support slipping for the Coalition after its first year in Government yields limited results
Government should consider breaking up big energy companies to drive down electricity prices and support economic growth, the OECD says in updated report
6th Dec 24, 10:52am
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Government should consider breaking up big energy companies to drive down electricity prices and support economic growth, the OECD says in updated report
Domestic inflation would flare up if interest rates were cut too quickly, RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says
29th Nov 24, 9:08am
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Domestic inflation would flare up if interest rates were cut too quickly, RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says
The Reserve Bank says it will likely cut the Official Cash Rate to 3.75% in February, if economic data plays out as expected
28th Nov 24, 5:00am
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The Reserve Bank says it will likely cut the Official Cash Rate to 3.75% in February, if economic data plays out as expected
Protests and economic criticism cloud Coalition’s first anniversary as pressure mounts for it to deliver on campaign promises
24th Nov 24, 8:35am
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Protests and economic criticism cloud Coalition’s first anniversary as pressure mounts for it to deliver on campaign promises
Updated Treasury forecasts will show the recession lasting longer and budget deficits worsening, chief economist Dominick Stephens says
21st Nov 24, 12:01pm
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Updated Treasury forecasts will show the recession lasting longer and budget deficits worsening, chief economist Dominick Stephens says
An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals
21st Nov 24, 5:00am
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An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals
Donald Trump’s return to power could force a rethink of New Zealand’s China trade policy and create unexpected opportunities to access the US market
10th Nov 24, 6:01am
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Donald Trump’s return to power could force a rethink of New Zealand’s China trade policy and create unexpected opportunities to access the US market