Kiwibank economic outlook: Brighter days ahead with 2026 recovery tipped
Bank economist Sabrina Delgado criticised the Reserve Bank for a “misstep”. While it cut the Official Cash Rate…
Are recent mortgage rate increases justified? Banks accused of putting profits ahead of NZ’s economic recovery
The banks’ moves came as swap rates, which influence longer-term mortgage rates, spiked in the fortnight following the…
Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts – Inside Economics
Banks’ answer is that their rates had already “priced in” the OCR reductions. But they need to produce…
New Zealand set for economic revival in 2026 – what’s fuelling the optimism?
The Official Cash Rate (OCR) has fallen 325 basis points (bps) since August last year to a more…
The unavoidable reason New Zealand will need to tax capital – Inside Economics
Terry A: Great idea Terry. Let’s take another look at that speech last month by Treasury’s chief strategist,…
Top 10 biggest company liquidations revealed as business failures soar
“It has been well reported that the Inland Revenue has a renewed focus on debt collection. As the…
Business leaders say Rotorua is turning a corner as economic optimism rises
The numbers who thought the economy would improve for the country (57%) and their business (56%) were also…
Pop the bubbly, the economic recovery is here (finally) – Liam Dann
Crack open the bubbly, it’s happening. The end of the great post-Covid malaise is here. That’s not a…
People’s party PM candidates meet Keidanren to present economic vision for stable growth
He further encouraged Thailand to maximise existing cooperation frameworks with Japan, such as the Economic…
One Love music festival cancels 2026 show due to tough economic climate
“Because of these factors, along with unforeseen developments behind the scenes, our team has had to make the…
Media Insider: Sky TV annual shareholders meeting – rugby rights confirmed for next five years; chief executive Sophie Moloney delivers outlook
Bowman told shareholders that the rugby rights negotiations concluded in August. The All Blacks will be on Sky…
Trump tariffs see Eroad lose major US customer – contributing to $135m impairment
In mid-October, Eroad announced a “pivot” to focus on Australia and New Zealand and the resignation of its…