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Liam Dann: Economists warn of coronavirus shock
New jobs data points to strong NZ economy but coronavirus could cut 1st quarter GDP 0.6%.
New jobs data points to strong NZ economy but coronavirus could cut 1st quarter GDP 0.6%.
New figures reveal an increase of more than 15,000 people.
The minimum wage is set to raise again in April, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
GDP growth has slowed but recent run of strong data suggests it's not as bad as expected.
As the decade draws to a close Liam Dann looks back on the forces that shaped our lives.
Can markets hit new highs in 2020 after a huge 2019? Or will politics unsettle investors?
EDITORIAL: Economic sentiment has turned as the doomsday scenarios failed to eventuate.
Skills gaps are keeping many of our businesses from expanding to their full potential.
The government has spent more than $9 million on transitional housing in Tauranga.
More than 30 employers and 500 job seekers have registered to attend the event.
There are cracks appearing in New Zealand's strong labour data. Should we be worried?
EDITORIAL: As wage growth reaches decade highs, NZ needs to do a lot better.
Unemployment has likely risen, but the labour market remains tight, pushing wages up.
Consumer and business confidence getting better? Perhaps, but they couldn't get much worse
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Calls for Grant Robertson to launch emergency economic stimulus are unrealistic.
Why is business so gloomy ... and what would it take to cheer them up?
COMMENT: Growth is slowing but there is hope on the horizon.
COMMENT: Our currency is off almost 10 per cent in six months - how low will it go?
ANZ economists expect slowing growth will force three more official cash rate cuts.
Is it time for emergency fiscal stimulus? "We're not there yet," says Finance Minister.
Consumer confidence is holding up despite business gloom - can it last?
GDP growth has slowed and while lower rates will provide a boost, it maybe short lived.
Despite this week's warning signs, we have little idea when.
COMMENT: Calls from economists for more govt spending will suit Labour in election year.
Does a double cut in the official cash rate leave enough in the tank for a real crisis?
Economists' interest-rate outlooks getting increasingly gloomy as market woes escalate.
Unemployment rate lowest since the June 2008 quarter.
Unemployment is expected to have ticked upwards in the latest stats. Could it be a trend?
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