It says there is merit in having an agency undertake independent scrutiny of public finances.
Inaugural survey highlights a two-tier economy, with economic optimism continuing to put the South Island ahead.
Economists expected the rate for the June quarter to be even worse.
Bank's senior economists suggest Trump is pleased with tariff deals, and there'll be more rate cuts as countries navigate inflation and tariffs.
Smaller firms are struggling more than larger counterparts and hope for more interest rate cuts, according to Kiwibank.
Chief economist Paul Conway says global growth is expected to be more modest and monetary policy is not ‘set and forget’.
Email exchange in which Neil Quigley wrote, ‘I am sorry Adrian lost his cool’, was just two weeks before former governor’s sudden resignation.
Northland already makes a critical economic contribution, NZIER says.
Annual inflation rose to 2.7% in the June quarter, below expectations of just under 3%.
Fresh data suggests economy still not firing on all cylinders nearly a year after first interest rate cut.