Brad Olsen
Pain at the pump: Why is it so expensive to fill your car with petrol?
The price of petrol has skyrocketed to more than $3 a litre across most of the motu - is it going to keep going up? Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Conor English (Part 1)
Panellists Verity Johnson and Conor English discuss the government's new Russia Sanctions Bill. Audio
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 1 percent to combat inflation
The Reserve Bank has raised its official cash rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 1 percent. The central bank says the increase is needed to combat strong inflation pressures. Infometrics Chief… Audio
The Panel with Guy Williams and Julia Hartley Moore (Part 1)
Panellists Guy Williams and Julia Hartley Moore discuss the Silver Lake deal and raising the age of super. Audio
Brad Olsen explains new Red adaptions for businesses
The jump back to the red alert level means thousands of businesses once again having to adapt to new restrictions. Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen is here to help explain them. Audio
Covid-19: Auckland businesses expected to struggle at red
Auckland's economic development agency is warning more businesses will close for good if the city doesn't move to Covid-19 traffic level light orange in a fortnight.
The actual number of financially… Audio
The Panel with Alan McElroy and Georgina Stylianou (Part 1)
Panellists Alan McElroy and Georgina Stylianou discuss the lastest home affordability report, inaugural Economic Harm Awareness Day, and common saying we get wrong. Audio
Despite lockdown, online auctions, AK house prices soar
Auckland's housing market continues to soar despite the city spending more than 100 days in lockdown. Homes are being snapped up sight unseen by kiwis desperate to return home and there is huge demand… Audio
RBNZ expected to raise interest rates to tackle economic issues
The Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates when it delivers its final monetary policy announcement for the year later today Decade high inflation, decade low unemployment, rising wage… Audio
Bipartisan plan on housing density unveiled
Economist Brad Olsen joins us to talk about newly-announced housing density rules and their potential impact. Audio
Brad Olsen: Govt has fuel in tank to support economy
Yesterday, the government released a glowing analysis of the state of New Zealand's economy, with strong tax revenue, lower expenses, and less debt than forecast. But that was before the Delta… Audio
Bookmarks with Brad Olsen
He's the Principal Economist and Director at Infometrics, and New Zealand's youngest Justice of the Peace. Audio
Brad Olsen:incredibly tough still for businesses in lockdown
Nathan Rarere spoke with Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio
Infometrics Brad Olsen on business at Level 3
And joining Nathan Rarere to give us his expert analysis of the economic impacts of the alert levels change is Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio
Economic impact of lockdown on our biggest city
Aucklanders are already being warned not to expect to come out of lockdown tomorrow, when the country reaches the seven day mark. Cabinet is meeting today to decide whether the Alert Level four… Audio
Brad Olsen on how Level 4 affects businesses this time
It's another lockdown. But most of us probably don't remember how tough it was.. especially for small businesses. Joining Nathan Rarere is Brad Olsen from Infometrics. Audio
Latest REINZ data sees housing continue to rise
Despite the government's recent attempts to slow the country's soaring house prices, latest Real Estate Institute data shows that they continue to rise and are now 31 per cent up on this time last… Audio
Infometrics' Brad Olsen on issues in hospo industry
To discuss the hospo industry, Nathan Rarere spoke with Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio
Why is there a hospitality worker shortage?
Hospitality businesses are saying they simply can't fill roles in their kitchens and on the floor. But hospitality union Raise the Bar says the problem is that pay and conditions aren't good enough to… Audio
Restaurant owners want more workers let into NZ
Some of the country's restaurant owners are urging the government to let more hospitality workers into the country First Up has spoken to operators who have shut shop due to the lack of staff, and… Audio