A July OCR rate hike is a ‘live’ option as hopes build for reopening of Strait of Hormuz.
The data is much better than expected but construction activity remains weak.
Nikko AM investment conference hears that inflation may come back with a nasty bite.
Key data sets point to the beginning of an economic recovery, ahead of GDP numbers next week.
The invite-only conference in Wellington attracted big names but one key figure pulled out the day before.
UK central bank's committee member tells Wellington conference that achieving 2% inflation under threat.
Former Federal Reserve chair admits to a private RBNZ conference today that inflation targeting does not prevent policy mistakes or guarantee low inflation.
Adrian Orr’s sudden departure partway through his second five-year term leaves a major gap to fill.
UPDATE: Westpac chief economist ponders new direction for central bank.
MYOB's 'Bigger Picture' survey of more than 500 business leaders rank options to fuel economic growth.