Bernard Hickey

As the saying goes, what goes up must come down, and is certainly the case for property prices across Aotearoa right now. The latest data from realestate.co.nz shows that asking prices have dropped by… Audio

As was widely predicted the Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate to 2.5 percent It's the highest rate since 2016 and more are promised as the bank tries to get inflation under control.

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Bernard Hickey wants the Government to introduce a helicopter payment system through what he is calling a 'Matariki account." The Editor of economic and political newsletter, The Kaka talks to… Audio

The Reserve Bank is set to release its monetary policy statement tomorrow, with many expecting a rise in the official cash rate.  Audio

Analysis by a financial journalist has found the Government's Covid-19 policies have made the wealthy hundreds of billions of dollars richer, while the poor sunk $400 million further into debt to the… Audio

Last week the Commerce Commission put out a draft review of the retail grocery sector, suggesting the government intervene in our supermarket duopoly. Business columnist Bernard Hickey gives his… Audio

The data is clear: economists' forecasts are often wrong. Given their track record, shouldn't these prognostications come with more caveats and disclaimers when they're broadcast by the media? Audio

Last week was a big one for economists. Rising interest rates and a record increase to inflation. So what does it all mean? Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about what's going on. Audio

 Bernard Hickey coined a column he wrote last week the ugliest and most despairing he has ever written.  Audio

Bernard Hickey has been looking at the Climate Change Commissions latest recommendations. He says that while the Government is dragging its heels, businesses will need to forge ahead on their own to… Audio

On the Weekend Panel this morning, looking back on the last seven days, we have Ali Jones, from Red PR, and economic commentator Bernard Hickey. They look at the Government vaccine rollout and the… Audio

Business journalist Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about the Reserve Bank's new remit to consider house prices when making decisions. Audio

Senior business journalist Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about the suggestion by the National Party to rezone land to address the housing crisis. Audio

It's the last Weekend Panel for 2020, and we're joined by Linda Clark and Bernard Hickey. Today, they'll be looking closely at housing in New Zealand. Audio

Bernard Hickey, who writes about economics, business and politics at The Kaka, speaks to The Panel. Audio

The Reserve Bank will today announce new measures in its fight for cheap money and economic recovery from the pandemic.

Business journalist Bernard Hickey expects the bank's latest monetary policy… Audio

Sunday Morning panellists Bernard Hickey and Josie Pagani offer their views on Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump in the US election. 

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Panellists Bernard Hickey and Josie Pagani look at the lay of the land in post-election New Zealand and pre-election US, New Zealand's euthanasia and cannabis referenda, a possible NZ Covid inquiry… Audio