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Willis dumps on Trump for GDP slump

GDP data came in far weaker than expected in the June quarter, but hopes are for a return to growth in the current quarter.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 18 Sep 2025

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NZ economy declines 0.9% in June quarter

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NZ economy likely loses mojo in June quarter

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Westpac suggests more transparency, January rate decision at RBNZ

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Missed opportunity or wise decision? RBNZ could have cut by 50bps

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OCR cut by 25bps with cautious optimism about more to come

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NZ economy declines 0.9% in June quarter

The economy went backwards over the three-month period, in a much deeper contraction than expected.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 18 Sep 2025

Economics

NZ economy likely loses mojo in June quarter

Ahead of GDP data next week, economists reckon the economy went backwards, but there’s no technical recession on the horizon.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 11 Sep 2025

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Westpac suggests more transparency, January rate decision at RBNZ

A new permanent governor to replace Adrian Orr is expected in the coming weeks, while a new board chair also needs to be found.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 05 Sep 2025

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RBNZ chair Neil Quigley quits with immediate effect

Quigley was on the board for 15 years and spent nine years as chair.

Hamish McNicol Fri, 29 Aug 2025

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Missed opportunity or wise decision? RBNZ could have cut by 50bps

A four-two vote in favour of a cut by 25bps won the day, as some RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee members pushed for more.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 21 Aug 2025

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OCR cut by 25bps with cautious optimism about more to come

The RBNZ's Monetary Policy Committee voted on whether to cut by 25bps or 50bps, with a majority of four votes to two in favour of 25bps.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 20 Aug 2025

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RBNZ to take data-dependent, cautious bias about further cuts

Statistics NZ data shows food prices jumped 5% in the year ended July, as inflation pressures bubble away.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 15 Aug 2025

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Treasury renews its call for a new fiscal authority

It says there is merit in having an agency undertake independent scrutiny of public finances.

Brent Edwards Fri, 08 Aug 2025

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Rural more confident than urban: Chambers of Commerce

Inaugural survey highlights a two-tier economy, with economic optimism continuing to put the South Island ahead.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 07 Aug 2025

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Willis dumps on Trump for GDP slump

NZ economy declines 0.9% in June quarter

NZ economy likely loses mojo in June quarter

Westpac suggests more transparency, January rate decision at RBNZ

Missed opportunity or wise decision? RBNZ could have cut by 50bps

OCR cut by 25bps with cautious optimism about more to come

NZ economy declines 0.9% in June quarter

NZ economy likely loses mojo in June quarter

Westpac suggests more transparency, January rate decision at RBNZ

RBNZ chair Neil Quigley quits with immediate effect

Missed opportunity or wise decision? RBNZ could have cut by 50bps

OCR cut by 25bps with cautious optimism about more to come

RBNZ to take data-dependent, cautious bias about further cuts

Treasury renews its call for a new fiscal authority

Rural more confident than urban: Chambers of Commerce

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Willis dumps on Trump for GDP slump

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