Politics Premium Critics unconvinced by KiwiBuild ‘reset’ Watch our panel discussion on the latest changes. Andrew Bevin Thu, 05 Sep 2019 KiwiBuildLeonie FreemanGareth KiernanInfometricsAndrew Bevin
Business Premium Economy faces downturn as households pull spending Further interest rate cuts will have minimal effect on boosting. Fiona Rotherham Fri, 19 Jul 2019 InfometricsNZ economyOCRGareth Kiernan
Analysis Premium Economists find budget wanting when judged against wellbeing goals Infometrics report finds broader social policy initiatives are needed to bring regions into line with urban areas. Nevil Gibson Tue, 11 Jun 2019 budget 2019Living Standards FrameworkInfometricsRobert MacCullochbrad olsen
Business Premium Economists want to know what changed the RBNZ's mind on rate cuts A slowing global economy was the story last year but the central bank wasn't spooked then. Nathan Smith Thu, 09 May 2019 InfometricsRBNZEconomykiwibankANZ Group
Business Premium Forecaster lifts economic growth for next year but dip in medium term Infometrics sees short-term boost from a resurgence of building consents in Auckland. Nevil Gibson Thu, 18 Apr 2019 NZ economygdp growthInfometricsOCRReserve BankGareth Kiernan
Business Premium China slowdown and labour shortages pressure local economy Global trends add weight to New Zealand's economic slowdown. Nathan Smith Fri, 01 Feb 2019 InfometricsEconomyAcuityNZIERChina
Premium Provinces to spur NZ growth over next 18 months New Zealand's provincial economies are poised to drive growth in the economy. Nathan Smith Thu, 19 Jul 2018 EconomydairyInfometricsConstructionLabourprovinces
Editorial Premium Why the world is leaving NZ behind Opinion: One economic forecaster has downgraded economic growth as net migration plunges and road spending stalls. Mon, 23 Apr 2018 editorialglobal economyInfometricsinfrastructure spendingroadingbuilding and constructioninfrastructureConstructionEconomy
Premium Non-NZ citizen departures dampen net migration Net migration rose in the latest figures though is still down on the July peak. Fiona Rotherham Wed, 22 Nov 2017 migrationregional developmentInfometrics
Premium Auckland’s $1 million average house price likely to hold despite Kiwibuild Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan says the city's housing undersupply is still too high. NBR Contributor Mon, 06 Nov 2017 Labour's KiwiBuild policyPhil TwyfordInfometricsGareth Kiernan