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Economy news
Big-ticket items a no-go as consumer confidence falls
More Kiwis now think it's a bad time to buy a major household item in bad news for retail.
Editorial: NZ for sale - Should we sell state assets? If so, what?
OPINION: Privatisation decisions need to be about more than just the price on offer.
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
Property Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartments
How can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?
Joanna Hall: Moving towards a smarter immigration system
OPINION: NZ needs an immigration system that can consistently provide the skills we need.
Sir Bill English: What he'd do differently if he was PM again
Sir Bill English shares his money stories and reflects on his legacy.
GDP
‘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.
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.
Employment
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.
Inside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?
If property is not 'productive', what is?
Official cash rate
‘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?
Inflation
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.
Inside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?
If property is not 'productive', what is?
More economy news
Where Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024
Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s big economic speech a good start, but needs more
The Beehive plans to spend the whole year on a rolling maul of announcements.
Falling net migration will ‘erode support for housing market’
Kiwis still departing in high numbers but there are signs the trend has peaked
Beca’s new flexi-working HQ: 900 desks for 1400 staff
Only 900 desks to be provided but more co-lab, quiet and flexible space offered to staff.
Rising rents keep inflation stuck at 2.2%
The consumers price index increased by 2.2%.
Inside Economics: Capital Gains Tax v Wealth Tax – what's the difference?
Liam Dann answers readers' questions about economics.
Dellwyn Stuart: How NZ businesses can tackle the gender pay gap
OPINION: The pay gap is a crisis, hindering families and retirement savings.
Rise in holiday spending at end of 2024, electronic card data shows
New data from Stats NZ shows spending in retail performed strongly during December sales.
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.