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Double digit unemployment could see 275,000 Kiwis out of work
Finance Minister says unemployment headed to double digits, but real picture may be worse.
Finance Minister says unemployment headed to double digits, but real picture may be worse.
We have an opportunity right now to make sure that as many businesses as possible survive.
COMMENT: The OECD says we will be the economy hit the hardest in the developed world.
Focus: Burger King has been hit by the lockdown and its parent company has now been placed into receivership.
Fortunately the Government's balance sheet is strong.
COMMENT: A large fiscal deficit needn't mean an increase in government debt. Here's why.
COMMENT: The economic engine must be fuelled to prevent a stall, or worse, seizing up.
Some of the change we face in the next year will be tough. Some will be lovely.
Our economy faces a new era of state control but we shouldn't forget lessons of the past.
COMMENT: David Clark and Winston Peters have been at odds with Govt messaging this week.
There are at least three 'big issues' to address.
Government will thrash out guidance on lower Covid-19 alert level over Easter.
The cost of rates freezes could hit just as people are getting back on their feet.
We say: Winter is coming, not just weather-wise, and farmers are feeling it too.
Keeping small business afloat will be key to supporting economy, says ASB's Nick Tuffley.
Tougher economic conditions has seen Fitch lower Australian bank ratings by one notch
Lessons from other countries suggest the calculus need not be so gloomy.
Expect a tougher line from the Prime Minister and law enforcement until April 22.
You say: The term "essential" is very tight, allowing little room for an objective view.
Buyers are anticipating lower prices, but many have left the market.
A drink at the pub may be further away than Australians initially thought.
Unemployment is expected to jump significantly – as is the number of benefit seekers.
Conflicting opinions about how to fix the pandemic come down to a way of thinking.
The implications of the nationwide lockdown are just beginning to dawn on many Kiwis.
Adrian Orr is confident NZ will get through this as long as we look out for each other.
Comment: How a 'back to basics' approach can pull NZ out of an economic nosedive.
'It's frightening, in some ways you'd say is it a bit Kiwi? You know, she'll be right?'
EDITORIAL: Covid-19 coronavirus poses an economic quandary - to fuel or dampen the fire.
Council's revenue is drying up, while residents and businesses are crying out for help.