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Liam Dann: Adrian Orr was never boring - perhaps that was his biggest problem
OPINION: Orr leaves in a political climate unsuited to his style.
Who could replace Adrian Orr as Reserve Bank Governor?
As Orr departs, what's next for interest rates and the future direction of the RBNZ?
Liam Dann: Economic recovery has begun. Here’s what the new normal looks like
History suggests only a short window before the next black swan event rattles our economy.
Editorial: Govt must listen to RBNZ call for better economic statistics
OPINION: Failure to accurately record economic progress can have costly consequences.
Matthew Hooton: Interest rate forecasts great news for National re-election
OPINION: Risks remain if interest rates start rising again in election year.
‘Don’t get upset' - Adrian Orr’s mortgage rate warning
Global instability could soften domestic interest rate relief.
Inside Economics: Big rate call today, plus brain drain stats reveal alarming exodus of older workers
It is the trend for record departures of those in their 30s and 40s that should worry us.
Australian central bank cuts rates for first time in four years
The bank cut the rate by 25 basis points to 4.1%.
Bank moves on interest rate cuts ahead of OCR decision
The move comes ahead of a potential rate cut tomorrow from the Reserve Bank.
Young people bear the brunt – youth unemployment hits 23%
More than half of New Zealand's newly unemployed last year were aged 15-19.
Inside Economics: Trump’s trade war – counting the ways it could hit Kiwis in the back pocket
OPINION: Why do economists hate tariffs? And what will they do to your mortgage rate?
33,000 jobs gone in a year - new data reveals extent of recession
Unemployment hit its highest level in more than four years.
Data expected to show more than 30,000 jobs lost in 2024
New labour market data from Stats NZ this week will reveal how bad the recession has been
Liam Dann: When even the world’s oldest profession is struggling, you know times are tough
OPINION: The economy still feels bad but a recovery is slowly gaining momentum.
‘Over $400 a month’: Economists see mortgage savings boost to economy in 2025
Two economists have crunched the numbers on mortgage costs in 2025 and the news is good.
Bank switching among mortgage holders hits record high
Floating or going short term makes it easier for borrowers to change bank.
Inside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?
If property is not 'productive', what is?
Big rate cut still on the cards after inflation data
A decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.
Rising rents keep inflation stuck at 2.2%
The consumers price index increased by 2.2%.