Discussion on the New Zealand economy
Our August 2015 briefing warned of a slowing economy, but with positive growth continuing. Essentially, the outlook was of a soft landing.
Migration and tourism helping to keep the economy ticking
How will the New Zealand economy fare during 2016 and beyond?
Konrad Hurren
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Nadine Bowen
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Property Report: The Auckland enigma
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Julian Williams
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BERL forecasts half-full glass becoming stale, as deflation takes hold
New Zealand’s economic growth prospects can continue to be seen as either a glass half-full, or as a glass half-empty, according to BERL’s latest assessment.
Govt needs to step up as monetary policy impotent
Ganesh Nana says the Reserve Bank is close to impotent in trying to bolster a slowing economy, and it's time the Government started pulling its weight.
Manufacturing expands throughout first quarter of 2016
The surveys that we monitor indicate that manufacturing activity in the first quarter of 2016 continues to expand, although at a slowing rate, and business confidence remains positive.
NZX50 goes on climbing: Irrational exuberance or harbinger of good times ahead?
Almost day after day of late, the NZX50 seems to hit new record levels. As at the time of writing (close of business 19 April 2016), the NZX50 was at an index level of 6,868.04. This was 18% more than one year ago, and 178% (i.e. nearly three times) more than at the low point around the trough of the Global Financial Crisis in March 2009.