Net core Crown debt is $21 billion higher than the same time a year earlier.
International Monetary Fund again recommends tax reform for New Zealand, including a comprehensive capital gains tax.
The Westpac-McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index rose 4.3 points in March to 93.2.
Stats NZ data shows a provisional net migration gain of 133,800 in the year ended January.
And popstar Taylor Swift has a 'Swiftflation' effect on travel costs.
Stats NZ data shows retail spending using electronic cards slumped in February.
The global outlook is ‘nuanced’ which means investors need to be ‘nimble’.
The central bank's chief economist also çhats about impact of possible Fed cuts this year on currency.
Deputy governor Christian Hawkesby tells NBR the central bank needs to see the economy subdued for 'a while' and inflation back around 2%.
The RBNZ left the official cash rate on hold at 5.5%, with no rate cuts on the cards this year.