Jane Turner
Economy modest growth to the end of last year
As you may have heard in the news, the economy managed modest growth in the final quarter of last year. Audio
Business News for 31 July 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 31 July 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Record building consents in Akld
A record number of building consents have been issued in Auckland over the past year. Audio
GDP growth masking underlying issues - economist
Economic growth has risen modestly in the first three months of the year, however economists are pointing to devil in the detail. Audio
Business News for 6 June 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Economic growth picks up, but weaker than RBNZ expectations
The economy is ticking along at a pace in line with expectations but short of what the Reserve Bank forecast. Audio
Soft GDP won't stake RBNZ rate cut
And if the GDP numbers come in on the soft side, then the case for a cut in interest rates may get a shot in the arm. Audio
Economic productivity could be better - economist
The economy is expected to have another a year of reasonable growth, but an economist suggests some areas of improvement. Audio
Building consents dip sharply in October
The number of building consents fell sharply last month driven by a fall in the number of apartments. Audio
Building consents ease in September
The number of building consents issued has fallen for the first time in five months. Audio
Immigration and tourism strong in June
Immigration and tourism remain at record levels - as the country continues to attract people to either live or holiday here. Audio
Building work and wholesale trade data for March quarter
The heated construction sector looks to have cooled down, in the first quarter of the year, suggesting the overall economy may have started on a weaker note. Audio
Building consents ease in March, but trade surplus posted
The number of building consents for new houses eased slightly in March, but an economist says the long-term outlook is strong. Audio
Trade deficit narrows in October
The country's trade deficit has narrowed, helped by an increase in exports from the dairy sector. Audio
Trade deficit smashes billion dollar mark in August
The country has posted a bigger than expected monthly trade deficit as a fall in exports outpaced lower imports. Audio
Strong building numbers light GDP fire
A booming construction sector looks to have given the economy a significant shot in the arm in the second quarter. Audio
Subdued labour numbers back rate cuts -ASB
The pace of wage rises remains subdued, with the labour cost rising 0.4 percent in the three months ended June and the annual rate easing to 1.6 percent. Audio
Building consents rise
As you may have heard in the news, building consents have risen to the highest level in about 12 years. Audio