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Economy Matters

OCR predictions: why and how?

ANALYSIS: The spotlight is back on the official cash rate. But how does the RBNZ decide how much to change it, and how do other banks attempt to predict its movements?

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 27 Jan 2025

Economy Matters

New Zealand’s exports stuck in the past while world races ahead

Economy Matters

Youth bear brunt of softening labour market

Economy Matters

Surprising uptick of new businesses created in New Zealand

Economy Matters

World’s political, economic landscape has changed

Economy Matters

Home ownership up, but too many still down and out

Economy Matters

OCR predictions: why and how?

ANALYSIS: The spotlight is back on the official cash rate. But how does the RBNZ decide how much to change it, and how do other banks attempt to predict its movements?

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 27 Jan 2025

Book Review

Passionate about business? Don’t even think about it

Business school researchers give advice on what work’s best.

Nevil Gibson Sun, 26 Jan 2025

On the Money

Financial advice, investor beliefs – focus on NZ, Australia

ANALYSIS: The second of a three-part series on whether active or passive advice is better.

Brent Sheather Sun, 26 Jan 2025

Guest Analysis

Will New Zealand’s promised IP reform deliver?

ANALYSIS: New Zealand must prepare for the long game if it is serious about fostering a world-class innovation ecosystem.

Rod McNaught Sat, 25 Jan 2025

Beehive Banter

Ministerial reshuffle, going for growth, the Trump factor

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is now also Minister for Economic Growth.

Brent Edwards Sat, 25 Jan 2025

Last Word

Will the science shake-up bring home the bacon?

ANALYSIS: NBR’s science-focused week ended with major reform announced, with it clear the pipeline to innovation, translation, and commercialisation must be better joined.