Jobs strength points to even lower unemployment - survey
No shortage of jobs but wages are struggling to keep up, employment survey finds.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWestpac Banking Corporation
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since GFC
The confidence of younger people has fallen sharply as living costs have started to bite.
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.
GDP preview: Is the economy still strong?
Strong GDP growth in late 2022 will provide a solid foundation for tackling inflation.
Record profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021
Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.
Russian conflict won't hurt trade but inflation risk real, says Westpac
Higher inflation caused by conflict in Ukraine could mean a faster rise in interest rates.
Liam Dann: Where Kiwis will pay the price for Putin's war
We will feel the shock of war at the petrol pump, on our investments and interest rates.
'Time to pay the Covid bill': Westpac's latest economic outlook
A slower rebound for the tourism sector has contributed to forecast downgrades.
Will the Reserve Bank deliver a single or double shot this week?
The Reserve Bank will lift the OCR on Wednesday - but by how much?
Fonterra runs the numbers after dairy prices go on a tear
Westpac has revised up next year's milk price forecast after another strong dairy auction.
Liam Dann: Is the housing slump finally here?
Economists say the housing boom is over and expect prices to keep falling across 2022.
NZ inflation expectations build, bond yields hit 5-year high
NZ bond yields have pushed higher on the back of a high US CPI number.
The Covid impact: Kiwis want bigger, better homes and to move away from Auckland
Renovation is high on the list for those staying put: survey
Liam Dann: Good times for jobseekers but inflation risk looms
OPINION: The tightest labour market in decades is a double-edged sword for the economy.
Govt to review controversial mortgage lending rules
David Clark claims responsible lending rules weren't being followed by banks.
Another top executive leaves Westpac NZ
Karen Silk has joined the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Economists pick the top five trends to watch in 2022
The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.
'We kept each other alive': Dad's message after boat trip with son nearly ends in tragedy
Five-year-old was minutes from death as dad struggled to keep both above water.
Westpac hires two new senior execs
Banks appoints new chief financial officer and chief transformation officer.
Metlifecare expands debt facilities by $650m
'We need enough land to have a good-sized land bank to open new villages,' says CEO.
GDP Preview - How much damage did Delta do to the economy?
Third quarter GDP will show a big fall, reflecting the nationwide lock down
Report finds 'material shortcomings' in Westpac NZ board's oversight
The bank was ordered to get an independent report done back in March.
RBNZ to lift interest rate this week, but by how much?
Markets will look to RBNZ governor Adrian Orr for clues on how high rates might head.
Editorial: Interest rate rises just getting started
Mortgages will cost more but rates are still low by historic standards.
Economy poised for solid rebound in 2022 - Westpac
Record export prices and ongoing construction boom will help maintain economic momentum.
New Westpac NZ CEO's Covid warning
Catherine McGrath will draw on her experience of banking with Covid in the UK.
Warehouse reveals terms of its sustainable loan
The Warehouse signs a $70 million "sustainability-linked loan" with Westpac NZ.
Westpac bank's $1b profit - excessive or reasonable? The CEO speaks
Westpac NZ's result for the September year was up 56 per cent.
Westpac NZ's annual profit rockets up by 56% to $1.01b
Westpac has reported its latest annual result for the year to September.
Liam Dann: Covid inflation shock hits hard - but will it last?
The strength of inflation data has economists worried that rates may need to rise faster.
Inflation shock: Data to show prices rising at fastest in a decade
NZ's economy faces a "perfect storm" of global and local forces driving up prices.
How Covid hit Māori businesses: Westpac report
"Our rangatahi are our future" - Simon Power, Westpac.
New data suggests post-lockdown rebound weaker than last year
Economists say there are signs this lockdown rebound won't match last year's strong surge.
The catch with Westpac's extra leave for staff
The leave will need to be used within a year and cannot be accrued or paid out.