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Labour market figures to be released in the coming week are expected to show sharply higher numbers of people out of work, but David Hargreaves says it would take a very substantial increase to surprise the Reserve Bank
3rd Nov 24, 7:00am
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Labour market figures to be released in the coming week are expected to show sharply higher numbers of people out of work, but David Hargreaves says it would take a very substantial increase to surprise the Reserve Bank
Xero says the country's small businesses are reporting continuing sales declines and slowing wages growth
31st Oct 24, 5:00am
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Xero says the country's small businesses are reporting continuing sales declines and slowing wages growth
Seek reports slowdown in annual advertised salary growth but says education and healthcare sectors lead increases in the annual salary department
30th Sep 24, 12:01am
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Seek reports slowdown in annual advertised salary growth but says education and healthcare sectors lead increases in the annual salary department
Population growth outpaced employment in the June quarter, pushing New Zealand’s jobless rate up to 4.6% with youth unemployment rising the most
7th Aug 24, 10:53am
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Population growth outpaced employment in the June quarter, pushing New Zealand’s jobless rate up to 4.6% with youth unemployment rising the most
A rising number of applicants are chasing fewer jobs with some workers even having to take pay cuts, Frog Recruitment's Shannon Barlow says
5th Aug 24, 9:20am
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A rising number of applicants are chasing fewer jobs with some workers even having to take pay cuts, Frog Recruitment's Shannon Barlow says
Labour market figures out in the coming week are universally expected to show higher numbers of people out of work, but David Hargreaves says it would need surprisingly high numbers to get the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates as soon as this month
4th Aug 24, 6:00am
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Labour market figures out in the coming week are universally expected to show higher numbers of people out of work, but David Hargreaves says it would need surprisingly high numbers to get the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates as soon as this month
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First Union calls for government to 'do whatever's necessary' to stop big banks offshoring & outsourcing jobs, fearing there's more of it to come
30th Jul 24, 12:17pm
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First Union calls for government to 'do whatever's necessary' to stop big banks offshoring & outsourcing jobs, fearing there's more of it to come
Xero says monthly small business sales fell by the most in June since May 2020 during the pandemic lockdown
25th Jul 24, 5:00am
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Xero says monthly small business sales fell by the most in June since May 2020 during the pandemic lockdown
Improving affordability for first home buyers could mark a turning point in the housing market
20th Jul 24, 9:23am
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Improving affordability for first home buyers could mark a turning point in the housing market
Kiwibank economists say as migrants send some portion of their wages back to their home countries this suggests weaker local consumption than otherwise
6th May 24, 12:23pm
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Kiwibank economists say as migrants send some portion of their wages back to their home countries this suggests weaker local consumption than otherwise
Independent Renumeration Authority recommends a 2.8% pay rise for Members of Parliament
30th Apr 24, 4:54pm
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Independent Renumeration Authority recommends a 2.8% pay rise for Members of Parliament
The Coalition Government is slowing minimum wage increases below inflation but research suggests the policy settings don’t matter that much for the wider economy
8th Feb 24, 12:10pm
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The Coalition Government is slowing minimum wage increases below inflation but research suggests the policy settings don’t matter that much for the wider economy
Labour market figures out in the coming week tipped to show unemployment rising from the last recorded 3.9% rate to 4.2% or higher
4th Feb 24, 6:01am
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Labour market figures out in the coming week tipped to show unemployment rising from the last recorded 3.9% rate to 4.2% or higher
Coalition Government lifts minimum wage to $23.15 which the Council of Trade Unions says is a cut in real terms
1st Feb 24, 3:42pm
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Coalition Government lifts minimum wage to $23.15 which the Council of Trade Unions says is a cut in real terms
David Hargreaves wonders how able - and indeed willing - the new Government will be to get a grip on our unfolding immigration crisis
12th Dec 23, 3:19pm
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David Hargreaves wonders how able - and indeed willing - the new Government will be to get a grip on our unfolding immigration crisis
The economy is growing much slower than usual and unemployment is rising
The unemployment rate lifts to 3.9% from 3.6% while broader measures also weaken
1st Nov 23, 11:01am
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The unemployment rate lifts to 3.9% from 3.6% while broader measures also weaken
The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show a further rise in unemployment. As long as the central bank gets its wish then the Official Cash Rate will remain 'on hold' after the next review in November
29th Oct 23, 6:00am
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The Reserve Bank expects labour market figures out in the coming week to show a further rise in unemployment. As long as the central bank gets its wish then the Official Cash Rate will remain 'on hold' after the next review in November
Xero says small business sales are inconsistent across New Zealand, with some regions facing more challenging times than others
26th Oct 23, 5:00am
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Xero says small business sales are inconsistent across New Zealand, with some regions facing more challenging times than others
Interest.co.nz's Home Loan Affordability Reports suggest first home buyers have been poorly served by both Labour and National-led governments
19th Oct 23, 9:11am
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Interest.co.nz's Home Loan Affordability Reports suggest first home buyers have been poorly served by both Labour and National-led governments
Interest rates: Monetary policy is always political as central banks opt to back the financial sector
12th Oct 23, 10:38am
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Interest rates: Monetary policy is always political as central banks opt to back the financial sector
If the economy develops as expected, with very weak economic activity and falling inflation, then 'we should start talking more about rate cuts as we head into next year', Kiwibank economists say
22nd Aug 23, 11:34am
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If the economy develops as expected, with very weak economic activity and falling inflation, then 'we should start talking more about rate cuts as we head into next year', Kiwibank economists say
Westpac economists say if the RBNZ's judgement is wrong, then New Zealand could be facing a protracted period of strong domestic inflation pressures
21st Aug 23, 2:23pm
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Westpac economists say if the RBNZ's judgement is wrong, then New Zealand could be facing a protracted period of strong domestic inflation pressures
Economists at Westpac and ANZ still see the combination of economic resilience and 'sticky' inflation as forcing the Reserve Bank to raise the Official Cash Rate again
7th Aug 23, 1:33pm
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Economists at Westpac and ANZ still see the combination of economic resilience and 'sticky' inflation as forcing the Reserve Bank to raise the Official Cash Rate again
The Reserve Bank is now set fair to 'watch, worry and wait' its way through the election
3rd Aug 23, 8:30am
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The Reserve Bank is now set fair to 'watch, worry and wait' its way through the election