‘Soft’ data on sentiment is positive and this should flow through to hard data, the ratings agency says.
Adrian Orr’s sudden departure partway through his second five-year term leaves a major gap to fill.
UPDATE: Westpac chief economist ponders new direction for central bank.
MYOB's 'Bigger Picture' survey of more than 500 business leaders rank options to fuel economic growth.
Assistant governor says uncertainty creates greater issues around confidence and business investment.
Donald Trump's trade tariffs could change the economic landscape in the near-term, economists say.
The central bank warned inflation in New Zealand was expected to be volatile in the near-term.
Former Climate Change Minister James Shaw and Treasury Secretary Iain Rennie speak at the NZ Economics Forum.
Economist Craig Renney critical about lack of action after unemployment rises to 5.1% in the December quarter.
Lower interest rates not filtering through to business optimism and costs just yet.