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Economy news
Councils in growth areas given green light to borrow more
New pathway created for councils to lift debt caps.
'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgrade
Auditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.
Alan McDonald: The quick fixes that could help solve NZ’s biggest problem
OPINION: Other areas of the economy are recovering but productivity remains an issue.
Liam Dann: You’ll soon pay more for a block of cheese - and it’s good news
OPINION: Dairy prices and growing conditions are lining up to give the economy a boost.
Fran O'Sullivan: Trump’s tariffs loom over Apec as leaders meet in Lima
OPINION: NZ Prime Minister needs to make the most of meeting Chinese President.
Food prices fall in October but milk and butter on the rise
Fruit prices go bananas but vegetable costs plummet.
GDP
Inside Economics: All eyes on RBNZ's last big call for 2024
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news
ANZ predicts faster economic recovery
While the outlook for activity is improved, the economy will continue to be challenging.
Inside Economics: Why Trump might mean higher mortgage rates in NZ ... all the fallout from his big win
Liam Dann takes a trip down the wild and winding path of Donald Trump's economic policy.
Employment
'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgrade
Auditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.
Why job hiring activity keeps falling
Rising applications per job ad and unemployment contribute to tight labour market.
Official cash rate
ANZ predicts faster economic recovery
While the outlook for activity is improved, the economy will continue to be challenging.
Inside Economics: Why Trump might mean higher mortgage rates in NZ ... all the fallout from his big win
Liam Dann takes a trip down the wild and winding path of Donald Trump's economic policy.
Liam Dann: The Trump bump boosts our KiwiSaver ... but a big market showdown looms
OPINION: Beating political opponents is one thing. Now Trump faces a more powerful foe.
Inflation
Inside Economics: All eyes on RBNZ's last big call for 2024
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news
ANZ predicts faster economic recovery
While the outlook for activity is improved, the economy will continue to be challenging.
More economy news
Inside Economics: Why Trump might mean higher mortgage rates in NZ ... all the fallout from his big win
Liam Dann takes a trip down the wild and winding path of Donald Trump's economic policy.
Liam Dann: The one bright spot buried in unemployment data
OPINION: Labour market data shows young people are returning to education as jobs dry up.
Fran O'Sullivan: Trump's next move on China will be crucial
China signals readiness to open markets, as Trump’s tariffs could hit US consumers hard.
Inside Economics: Orr goes to Washington; why markets love low interest rates
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Cut the crap – the Reserve Bank has stuffed up
OPINION: If the Reserve Bank over-squeezes the economy, Kiwis lose their jobs.
Liam Dann: What the inflation fall means for interest rates
New inflation data may clear a path for more aggressive interest rate cuts.
'End of crushing price rises' as inflation falls
Inflation was down significantly in the latest quarter.
Three graphs that explain NZ’s economic crisis
OPINION: Macroeconomic policy refers to key relationships governments can influence.
Inflation preview: Annual price rises expected to be below 3% for first time since 2021
While the price of imported goods has fallen, domestic inflation remains too high.