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Liam Dann: GDP underwhelms, points to tougher year ahead

The economy rebounded out of the Delta lock down but the data didn't beat expectations.

Liam Dann: How the Govt can afford fuel tax cuts - and what it will do to inflation

ANZ economists say the moves will likely mean a lower peak for inflation.

Crown accounts beating forecasts by billions

Crown Accounts for the six months to the end of December reflect the post-Delta rebound.

Liam Dann: Is the housing slump finally here?

Economists say the housing boom is over and expect prices to keep falling across 2022.

Behind KiwiRail's failed $565m Budget bid for mega-ferries

Ferries procured without extra $565m requested: saga ends with "stern" Robertson letter.

Wasteful spending cops 'D' for Ministry of Health

A damning review of the Ministry of Health has questioned its wasteful spending.

Covid crunch: Auckland lockdown cost $8 billion

Treasury has calculated the cost of Auckland's August to November lockdown.

Westpac's chief economist appointed to the Treasury

Westpac's Dominick Stephens has been appointed to the Treasury.

Liam Dann: Level 3 brings big drop in economic cost ... and a lifeline for business

The country could afford to stay at Level 4 longer, but many Auckland businesses didn't.

Economy Hub: Recovery position - Robertson on beating Delta and the path to reopening

Finance Minister defends use of Covid response funds and says he has more than enough.

Liam Dann: Gimme Shelter - Markets an island of calm in Covid storm

How to stay focused while chaos reigns? Charlie Watts and financial markets show the way.

Delta outbreak: Govt finances can withstand outbreak - ratings agencies

Ratings agencies say the Government's finances can withstand the latest lockdown.

Government's second shot at an 'Implementation Unit'

Government's second Implementation Unit will manage a handful of faltering projects.

Liam Dann: Don't let inflation panic overshadow jobs success

Big economic challenges remain but we should be thankful unemployment isn't one of them.

Reserve Bank tightens lending rules

Reserve Bank cleared to develop new debt rules if it avoids harming first home buyers.

Liam Dann: Will rising interest rates deflate NZ's housing bubble?

The policy pieces are all falling into place, but will the housing market listen?