Liam Dann: Why record migration won’t be an election issue
Immigration has never been an issue that divides neatly along left-right political lines.
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Some are starting to wonder if businesses have become too enthusiastic with price rises.
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An OCR peak might be good news for mortgage holders - if RBNZ has got it right.
'On a knife-edge': Interest rate to rise, with prospect of more to come
The Budget was the "straw that broke the camel's back" for some economists.
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Opinion: This was a classic Labour Party Budget.
OCR headed for 6 per cent as migration boosts economy
Inflation has passed its peak but a stronger-than-expected economy will mean higher rates.
Liam Dann: Food prices are falling on global markets - why not here?
As global commodity prices plunge, local inflation puts more acid on the Government.
Annual food prices rise 12.5 per cent, largest increase since 1987
Fruit and vegetables and grocery prices leading the way.
Thousands of job cuts: The economic storm set to hit Kiwi families
The economic situation is set to become far worse.
Labour force participation at record high, most women ever in work
Wages are up too, as unemployment stayed very low in the first quarter.
Has the job market turned? New data will hold clues to inflation fight
Immigration rebound and cyclone impacts will weigh on labour market data.
NZ v Australia: Who’s doing better at beating the cost of living?
Australian consumer price index data for the March quarter shows inflation far from tamed.
‘Rate cuts by November’ - Kiwibank economists expect recession to see off inflation
Another OCR hike in May is likely, but not needed, economists say.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Inflation warning for homeowners - don't pop the Champagne corks yet
How next week's tax news and the Budget may influence interest rates.
Inflation surprise “good news” but one more rate hike still on cards
Inflation has peaked, economists say.
How worried should investors be about a big current account deficit?
New Zealand is a small, open economy with a heavy reliance on the rest of the world.
‘Swinging a blunt tool’: Has the Reserve Bank gone too far with rates rises?
Economists around the country were caught by surprise.
Could more data have stopped mortgage rates from needing to go so high?
Opinion: Our editorial on the surprise Consumer Price Index fall to 6.7 per cent.
Kiwibank economist says 'inflation in NZ has peaked'
The rising cost of living appears to have peaked, says economist.
Liam Dann: Inflation still too high but today's surprise data gives us some hope
OPINION: Signs inflation has peaked may not change RBNZ plans, but offer confidence boost.
Inflation falls big time, economists way off in forecasts
New data from StatsNZ due at 10.45am will reveal inflation for the March quarter.
Q&A: Why are Kiwis still spending as the cost of living soars?
Consumers are hurting - and also partying. Frances Cook explains what's going on.
Food prices jump again in March, but what’s biting into our wallets?
Food prices rose again - with groceries up nearly 14 per cent in a year.
Liam Dann: When will the post-Covid party stop?
OPINION: It looks like we are partying our way into a recession.
Inflation for longer and OCR higher - economists’ grim forecast
Reserve Bank was right to take a tough line on inflation, Infometrics says.
Why being good with money is all about the little choices
Financial adviser Lisa Dudson talks tackling debt and getting ahead.
After major OCR hike: Why is NZ not following Australia?
And why is our cash rate strategy so different from Australia?
Inflation hits tradies hard as disaster recovery continues
Price of supplies surging, but many traders don't want to charge more, survey finds.
US inflation falls again - but it’s a slow return to normal
Data shows price increases moderating, but progress remains gradual.
Liam Dann: It’s not Adrian Orr’s job to be popular
OPINION: The RBNZ stuck to its guns on the inflation fight and copped it from all sides.