NZ economy
Falling transport costs and flat food prices dragged annual inflation to just above the 1% to 3% target band during the June quarter
17th Jul 24, 10:56am
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Falling transport costs and flat food prices dragged annual inflation to just above the 1% to 3% target band during the June quarter
A nation reinvented: 40 years on from its 1984 victory, the Fourth Labour Government still defines NZ, Richard Shaw says
15th Jul 24, 1:07pm
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A nation reinvented: 40 years on from its 1984 victory, the Fourth Labour Government still defines NZ, Richard Shaw says
ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says the Reserve Bank’s dovish turn would have been based on fresh forecasts which show a much weak economy than in May
14th Jul 24, 9:01am
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ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says the Reserve Bank’s dovish turn would have been based on fresh forecasts which show a much weak economy than in May
Policymakers should stop fighting the last war and start focusing on New Zealand’s post-inflation recovery, Dan Brunskill argues
13th Jul 24, 9:21am
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Policymakers should stop fighting the last war and start focusing on New Zealand’s post-inflation recovery, Dan Brunskill argues
Economists say interest rates could be cut as soon as August after the Reserve Bank performs ‘dovish pivot’ at July meeting
10th Jul 24, 6:37pm
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Economists say interest rates could be cut as soon as August after the Reserve Bank performs ‘dovish pivot’ at July meeting
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held the Official Cash Rate at 5.50% but noted this policy may be hurting the economy more than expected
10th Jul 24, 2:21pm
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held the Official Cash Rate at 5.50% but noted this policy may be hurting the economy more than expected
ASB brings Official Cash Rate cut forecast forward three months and warns that the risk of damage to the economy is growing
4th Jul 24, 11:31am
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ASB brings Official Cash Rate cut forecast forward three months and warns that the risk of damage to the economy is growing
Economists are eyeing earlier interest rate cuts after ‘dire’ business survey shows inflation has been ‘beaten’
2nd Jul 24, 1:49pm
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Economists are eyeing earlier interest rate cuts after ‘dire’ business survey shows inflation has been ‘beaten’
Most businesses saw less trading activity in the past three months and expect conditions to worsen in the coming quarter, according to NZIER’s June survey
2nd Jul 24, 10:43am
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Most businesses saw less trading activity in the past three months and expect conditions to worsen in the coming quarter, according to NZIER’s June survey
New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
26th Jun 24, 6:23pm
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New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
RBNZ won’t let the New Zealand economy grow until inflation is under control
Economy flatlines for sixth quarter as sharp construction slowdown is partly offset by record kiwifruit harvest
20th Jun 24, 10:51am
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Economy flatlines for sixth quarter as sharp construction slowdown is partly offset by record kiwifruit harvest
New Zealand’s inflation was more driven by product and labour shortages than other countries were, RBNZ says
20th Jun 24, 8:30am
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New Zealand’s inflation was more driven by product and labour shortages than other countries were, RBNZ says
Five businesses emit as much carbon as half of New Zealand’s vehicle fleet and Christian climate campaigners want them to pay for it
19th Jun 24, 6:46am
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Five businesses emit as much carbon as half of New Zealand’s vehicle fleet and Christian climate campaigners want them to pay for it
The value of New Zealand's exports to China fell 8% in the past year while complications in the political relationship continue to grow
14th Jun 24, 6:39am
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The value of New Zealand's exports to China fell 8% in the past year while complications in the political relationship continue to grow
Crown finances for the first 10 months of the year are some $1.7 billion better than was forecast in last week's Budget due to higher than expected tax revenue
5th Jun 24, 11:14am
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Crown finances for the first 10 months of the year are some $1.7 billion better than was forecast in last week's Budget due to higher than expected tax revenue
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will stay open for the next 20 years after signing an electricity supply agreement with energy companies
31st May 24, 10:54am
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The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will stay open for the next 20 years after signing an electricity supply agreement with energy companies
Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come
31st May 24, 6:36am
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Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers on her income tax promise
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will use Budget 2024 to rein in government spending after the pandemic-era boost
29th May 24, 5:00am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis will use Budget 2024 to rein in government spending after the pandemic-era boost
Headline inflation should still hit the target band this year as the RBNZ has brought balance back to most parts of the economy, chief economist Paul Conway says
26th May 24, 6:00am
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Headline inflation should still hit the target band this year as the RBNZ has brought balance back to most parts of the economy, chief economist Paul Conway says
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says technology is the answer to banking competition and not capital requirements
23rd May 24, 1:23pm
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RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says technology is the answer to banking competition and not capital requirements
Reserve Bank considered lifting interest rates to offset a decline in productivity which is making inflation worse
23rd May 24, 6:00am
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Reserve Bank considered lifting interest rates to offset a decline in productivity which is making inflation worse
A short-sighted Budget 2024 will leave 'deep economic scars' for the next Labour Government to fix, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says
21st May 24, 10:24am
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A short-sighted Budget 2024 will leave 'deep economic scars' for the next Labour Government to fix, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says
The full force of monetary policy has yet to be felt in the New Zealand economy and will arrive alongside a pull-back in public spending later this year
8th May 24, 7:50am
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The full force of monetary policy has yet to be felt in the New Zealand economy and will arrive alongside a pull-back in public spending later this year