Economics

Economy slumps 0.6% in December quarter

Stats NZ data points to widespread falls in economic activity, with a recession expected this year.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 16 Mar 2023

Economics

What happens if an NZ bank folds?

No major red flags for New Zealand after SVB collapse, but RBNZ has tools in place to respond quickly in the event.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 16 Mar 2023

Economics

Further criticism of RBNZ’s focus and staff turnover

Think-tank critical of central bank’s current approach and loss of institutional knowledge.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 16 Mar 2023

Economics

Cyclone Gabrielle adds further pressure to food prices

Food prices rise at the highest rate in more than 33 years, according to Stats NZ.

Jonathan Mitchell Mon, 13 Mar 2023

Economics

RBA signals narrow path for soft landing after further 25bp hike

Reserve Bank of Australia raises cash rate target to 3.6% and points to slowing economy and inflation peak.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 07 Mar 2023

Economics

Academic gives RBNZ a 5/10 ‘pass’ mark for monetary policy

University Economics Forum hears from RBNZ’s Orr and Conway on monetary policy, while others put the boot in.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 03 Mar 2023

Economics

S&P warns council debt will be impacted by Three Waters reforms

Still plenty of questions hanging over contentious water infrastructure reforms.

Brent Edwards Fri, 03 Mar 2023

Economics

The rating difference between a cyclone and an earthquake

S&P says economy in different shape now compared to after Christchurch earthquake.

Brent Edwards Thu, 02 Mar 2023

Economics

Cyclone rebuild set to stretch country’s resources

‘Stark deterioration’ in economic conditions still expected for New Zealand, as OCR rate hikes bite this year.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 28 Feb 2023

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Economy slumps 0.6% in December quarter

What happens if an NZ bank folds?

Further criticism of RBNZ’s focus and staff turnover

Cyclone Gabrielle adds further pressure to food prices

RBA signals narrow path for soft landing after further 25bp hike

Academic gives RBNZ a 5/10 ‘pass’ mark for monetary policy

S&P warns council debt will be impacted by Three Waters reforms

The rating difference between a cyclone and an earthquake

Cyclone rebuild set to stretch country’s resources

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