Miles Workman
Unemployment at its highest level since 2016
The unemployment rate has climbed to 5.3% - the highest level since 2016. ANZ Senior Economist Miles Workman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Could renting actually work out better than buying a home?
Does owning a home pay off, or can renting be the better option? Audio
ANZ senior economist on numbers showing shrinking economy
The fiscal jets are cooling, with the economy shrinking by more than half a percent in the December quarter. The 0.6 percent drop is double what some economists were predicting, and was driven by a… Video, Audio
ANZ economist on recession predictions
The government is predicting a shallow recession in 2023, and planning for a Budget to help households struggling to cope with cost of living increases.
At the same time it's planning to drop its 25… Audio
The Panel with James Elliot and Victoria MacLennan (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists James Elliot and Victoria MacLennan discuss the new GDP data set to be announced on Thursday and lawyer and Outdoors and Freedom Party co-leader Sue Grey… Audio
Economy weakens: what is the risk of recession?
The economy has shrunk, interest rates are on the rise, house prices down, and the cost of living soaring. Are we in store for a recession ? Gross Domestic Product fell 0.2 percent in the March 2022… Audio
ANZ economist on GDP drop
The government insists an unexpected drop in GDP is an expected moment of turbulence after New Zealand's stronger-than-expected third quarter.
The absence of international tourism and a decline in… Audio
House prices rise by 3 percent on last month
House prices are continuing to rise at an alarming rate, jumping by almost 20 percent in October on the same time last year, according to the Real Estate Institute's monthly report.
Auckland's median… Audio
Business News for 17 August 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Traffic movement points to tepid economic growth
ANZ's truckometer - which follows freight movements - had tepid growth in October, suggesting lacklustre economic growth for a while yet. Audio
Business News for 4 November 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 4 November 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Consumer confidence improves
Consumer confidence has perked up amid low interest rates and a strong labour market. Audio
More traffic a good sign for the economy
The economy is showing some positive signs -- if a measure of traffic movements is anything to go by. Audio
Consumer confidence falls below historical average
Consumers have got the winter blues, with their confidence falling to the lowest in eight months on rising concerns about their long term outlook and the economy. Audio
Transport sector shows promise for economy
The economy is set to improve, with growth in the transport sector showing some promise. Audio
Caution creeps in to consumer confidence levels
Consumer sentiment has eased to its lowest level in six months in the face of a cooling economy. Audio
Economist Miles Workman on the cut in the OCR
Economist Miles Workman talks about the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate yesterday. Audio
