OCR, migration, or benefits: Which is the biggest concern for our economy?
A series of stats out this week have collectively painted a bleak picture of the economy.
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Market close: Investors respond positively to Reserve Bank's OCR message
The S&P/NZX 50 Index turned around after the OCR was left on hold at 5.5%.
Liam Dann: Reserve Bank’s tone on rate cuts softens as downturn deepens
The OCR stays on hold but the RBNZ statement hints at an earlier start for rate cuts.
Reserve Bank keeps OCR on hold but expectations rise for earlier cut
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for the eighth consecutive meeting.
Borrowers bet on RBNZ cutting rates sooner than it says it will
Six-month mortgage terms are rising in popularity.
Packing their bags: Kiwis depart in record numbers, Aussie appeal on the rise
Latest data shows record migrant departures even as the net migration gain stays high
Wage by age: How much should you be earning?
The data collected by Statistics NZ have been sorted into age brackets between 15 and 65+.
How can intergenerational competency be harnessed?
OPINION: Generations can butt heads, but can also complement one another in the workplace.
Liam Dann: Stats say Kiwis are getting wealthier - the reality is more complex
OPINION: We worry a lot about living costs but wealth creation is the bigger picture.
Govt accused of undermining Uber drivers' battle for employee status
Government to review employee/contractor distinction while the law is tested in court.
What is really ailing New Zealand's craft brewers?
There has been no shortage of well-known breweries hitting trouble in recent years.
Why work 4 days a week when you can work 6? Greece gives it a shot
Greek move aimed at labour shortages, overtime, tax evasion.
S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closing highs as data stokes hope for rate cut
Markets hoping the Fed will finally cut interest rates.
House prices must fall 'a further 16%' to become affordable
Affordability a buzzword but it's rare to hear politicians say they want a drop in prices.
‘Drain’ leaves NZ’s unemployment higher than Australia
Migration across the Tasman so high it's skewing unemployment rate at national levels.
Liam Dann: Don't let this tough economic cycle dim our national pride
Opinion: We're not Switzerland or Ireland and we shouldn't try to be, says Liam Dann.
‘More challenges than anticipated’: NZ outlook downgraded by international group
BMI, the research unit of Fitch Solutions, says economy faces strong headwinds.
Willis confident in call to reappoint RBNZ chairman
Neil Quigley to remain Reserve Bank board chairman for another two years.
The world’s biggest companies: Amazon crosses US$2 trillion mark
Amazon's value is now eight times the size of New Zealand's GDP.
Roger Partridge: Unlocking New Zealand’s international education opportunity
OPINION: Albanese government creates potential $2.5 billion-a-year opportunity for NZ.
Richard Prebble: Reserve Bank needs better data for big economic calls - there's an app for that
OPINION: A Kiwi-invented app could provide the solution.
Bruce Cotterill: MPs behaving badly - why do we sweat the small stuff?
OPINION: And why do we care more about the All Blacks coach than the state of the country?
NZ out of recession but 'don’t pop the champagne just yet'
We're out of technical recession - just - but GDP per capita is still falling
Claims NZ bank manipulated govt bond sale, costing taxpayer $33m
The complaint centred on the pricing of govt bonds issued in August 2022.
Rob Campbell: 'I don’t mind being called a Marxist. I regard that as a badge of honour'
From activist to corporate leader and back again, Rob Campbell talks to Liam Dann.
UK inflation falls to bank’s 2% target rate for first time in nearly three years
Governing Conservative Party keen to take credit for development.
Watch: Luxon says Japan is in a ‘tough neighbourhood’, defends C-listers comment
PM to wrap up his Japan trip after meeting Japan's PM tonight
Cost of living: Reserve Bank outlining path ‘back to 2% inflation’
'Think hard before jumping': Reserve Bank says outlook for NZ economy is not that bad.
'C list' - PM justifies dig at delegates on previous trade trips
PM suggests businesspeople previously simply went on trade trips 'for the ride'.
What are the highest-paying work-from-home jobs?
High-paying jobs you can do from home are dwindling in availability quickly.
‘Absolute plunge in business profits’ could be just the start of downturn
Businesses are 'running out of cash' according to economist Shamubeel Eaqub.
Duty lawyers underpaid, overworked, nearing retirement – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: The dire need for change was punctuated recently with the release of a review.
Liam Dann: Worse than recession – have we hit stagflation?
OPINION: Is New Zealand getting stuck in the worst possible economic trap?
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