Liam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald, works as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and as a presenter and producer of videos and podcasts.
I'm Liam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald. I've been a journalist since the mid-1990’s and for more than twenty years I've been a financial journalist. Business is something I fell into after returning from my OE, having spent some time working in the financial sector in London. I loved the freedom financial journalists have to go deep into the complexity of the forces that influence our lives. Over those years I've covered, agriculture, aviation, technology, stock markets and economics. I led the Business Herald through the global financial crisis as its editor from 2007 to 2015. In that role I was privileged to travel to China, Europe, the UK and US and other far-flung spots on economic and business research and study trips. Since shifting to my 'at-large' role in 2015, I have been freed up to work as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and, more recently, as presenter and producer of videos and podcasts. The media has changed radically, but one thing that hasn't is my focus on telling New Zealand's economic story. With the help of some very smart contacts in the world of finance and economics, my aim is always to tell that story in a way that brings it to life and makes it relevant to a wide and diverse audience.
Which regions felt the biggest pandemic hit? New GDP data tells the story
Two regions were in positive territory but the data shows economic damage elsewhere.
OCR tipped to rise in August, Reserve Bank to stop printing money
The official cash rate remains unchanged but economists now expect hikes by August.
ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?
A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.
Historic wave of returning Kiwis has just begun - here's where they're going
A survey of expats suggests Covid-19 may dramatically reshape the country's population.
Election 2020: Economists pick the tough policies that NZ really needs
If politics were not an issue, what policies should NZ pursue? We asked economists.
Winners and losers: Which provinces coped best with lockdown?
ASB's latest rankings shows the uneven impacts of lockdown measures across the country.
Latest ASB data: Covid's surprising impact on the economy
The economy continues to do better than expected but a full recovery remains years away.
Liam Dann: Caught between a lockdown and a hard place - this will cost jobs
Extending the lockdown was the only logical choice, writes Liam Dann.
The big ugly number due today - and what it will tell us
Unemployment will look ugly, but the true picture requires a deeper dive into the data.
Covid crunch: NZ house prices tipped to fall by 10 per cent
S&P says the credit ratings of local banks should hold despite a 10% fall in house prices.
GDP data to show economy on its way into recession
We get a first look at the Covid-19's economic effect with 1st quarter GDP data this week
Liam Dann: Why Australia will recover faster than NZ
Comparisons with our neighbours across the ditch are fun but not necessarily relevant.
Food, fuel and wages: What Covid economy will do to cost of living
Today's inflation data will show wage and price rises, but economists say it can't last.
The urgent help needed for small businesses - ASB chief economist
Keeping small business afloat will be key to supporting economy, says ASB's Nick Tuffley.
Reserve Bank's latest emergency move ... and what comes next
New Zealand's Reserve Bank has made another unorthodox policy move.
Liam Dann: Banks have assured us of their value for years. Now's their chance to show us
Banks have long argued their strength is vital to society. Now's their time to prove it.
OCR cut to record low 1.5 per cent: what it means for you
The Reserve Bank has made its call on the OCR.
The $9b iwi empire: Māori groups' assets grow
A new report into iwi financial assets shows most making strong gains in past six years.
Who really owns our banks?
Who really owns the so called 'Aussie' banks that dominate the local market?
Winter of Winston: Will business weather the storm?
Will Prime Minister Winston Peters win the hearts of business leaders - or break them?
Liam Dann: Is Winston's predicted downturn on its way?
Economic forecaster Infometrics has slashed its forecasts for GDP growth
Liam Dann: Why National's new leader is irrelevant
COMMENT: The real political battles this year won't involve the Opposition.
Butter hits record price as food costs rise
Butter had it biggest price rise since 2010 as food prices rose in August.
Do the regions get a fair share of tax?
The Economy Hub: Regional economies are going strong, but do they get a fair return?
The NZ region with the hottest economy
ASB's latest Regional Economic Scoreboard shows Auckland is struggling to keep up.