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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.

Mood of the Boardroom: Government has the big calls right

Addressing educational standards should be an urgent priority for New Zealand.

Interest rate hike expected this week - regardless of lockdown call

Inflation pressure looks set to dominate the RBNZ's thinking despite the Auckland lockdown

Westpac confirms McGrath as new NZ chief

Catherine McGrath will take the position vacated by David McLean.

The 90% Project: Businesses incentivise 25,000-plus staff to be jabbed

"Vaccinations are the best tool we have to plot a path back to normality", says one CEO.

Liam Dann: GDP a bitter-sweet reminder of alternate economic reality

GDP points to interest rate hikes ahead once we're through the looking-glass of lockdown.

GDP preview: Economy was red-hot. Is that meaningless now?

Strong second-quarter GDP data will provide some confidence for post-lockdown rebound.

Westpac NZ boss: Financial hardship cases will rise if lockdown extended

Customers urged to contact bank early if they get into difficulty.

Cost of living set to grow at fastest rate in 10 years

It feels like prices for everything have been rising. New data will reveal by how much.

Liam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on it

Westpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.

No Westpac NZ listing a blow to local sharemarket

Westpac Group has decided it won't demerge its New Zealand arm.

Australian parent will hold on to Westpac NZ

The announcement follows a detailed review.

Bank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial

Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.

Westpac reissues pensioner's credit card after hubby's death

'It's only when they're made to look really bad that there's an about face.'

Retail spending surge may see NZ avoid recession

Strong summer spending points to stronger than expected GDP growth, economists say

72 complaints made to banking watchdog after loved ones die

It comes after numerous widows complained about their treatment from banks while grieving.

Liam Dann: Are we about to enjoy an encore of the rock-star economy?

Treasury's economic forecasts look rosy, but they include three very bold assumptions.