Rabobank survey highlights greener pastures for the country's farming sector in positive territory since late 2021.
Food prices rise in year to August, while consumers swipe and spend more after tax and OCR cuts.
Stats NZ data today shows a provisional net migration gain of 67,200 in the year to July, while economists pencil in negative June quarter.
Also, Nikko Asset Management comments on monetary policy’s market impact.
The assistant RBNZ governor tells NBR that economist Brad Olsen’s recent comments were ‘not fair’.
RBNZ Governor and National MP Stuart Smith get testy at Finance and Expenditure Select Committee.
‘Inflation is no-one’s friend and we are getting rid of it,’ Adrian Orr says.
The output gap is now assumed to be more negative than in its May Monetary Policy Statement.
Latest scoreboard outlines better economic results for most, while public sector cuts dent the Capital.
Senior market strategist Ben Picton counters the argument for an ‘immediate’ rate cut next week.