Weak retail and housing data, inflation, and low growth point to a deeper NZ recession.
Category: Economy
Centrist Exclusives
Even something with the mathematical precision of taxes has become largely emotional
Why does the “make the rich pay” crowd never mention the rich are already paying for many that pay nothing?
Centrist Exclusives
Government and BlackRock promoting each other – Part 2
It’s going to take a lot more than some aspirational statements and $2b to get to 100% renewable electricity.
Economy
A look at doomed second harbour crossing proposals for Auckland
Three and a half decades of talk preceded the latest announcement of a second harbour crossing in Auckland.
Centrist Exclusives
Much talk about the Labour and Māori parties wanting to eliminate GST from some food
It may buy votes but doesn’t much help the needy afford food.
Centrist Exclusives
Economic update July 2023
RBNZ holds 5.5% interest rate and explores digital currency further. Consumer prices rise while milk and property prices drop.
Centrist Exclusives
What is the Progressive Home Ownership fund?
$400 million fund to help make homes affordable is not meeting objectives.
Economy
Bank economists warn of much higher interest rates on horizon
More pain for mortgage holders?
Economy
New fintech firm arrives in NZ; critics concerned about fraud
Much of its revenue “could not be verified with total satisfaction”.
Centrist Exclusives
Economic update June 2023
Inflation and cost of living biggest concerns for Kiwis.