The jobless rate rise to 5.3% in the September quarter is the highest since late 2016.
Treasury update today paints more realistic outlook for economy after prolonged downturn.
RBNZ top brass address pointed questions from MPs at select committee about performance, inflation, and access to money.
Inflation could get shaken about by President-elect Donald Trump’s strict trade promises, Christian Hawkesby tells NBR.
Central bank top brass front MPs for questioning after yesterday’s 50bps rate cut, while ANZ business survey highlights pain.
Tentative evidence the Auckland Unitary Plan has had positive effect in areas of high housing demand, new report on impact of land restrictions on house prices suggests.
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says another 50bps cut is on the cards in February if the economy plays ball.
The central bank delivered as widely expected this afternoon – with more rate cuts likely early next year.
Two of NZ's top economists disagree about the Government’s push to get its books back into surplus and lower debt.
Economic recovery now expected to start later than forecast, Treasury chief economic adviser warns.