Nick Tuffley
Grass is greener in the economic engine of New Zealand
The regions are showing a clean pair of heels to the main centres in the economic growth stakes, according to a just released survey. Audio
More businesses expect to hedge against currency volatility
Foreign exchange hedging intentions have hit a new high because businesses are looking to protect themselves against big currency swings. Audio
Inflation rate lifts a shade in third quarter
Inflation pressures have picked up a shade with more expensive food and housing costs offsetting cheaper fuel and travel. Audio
Mixed views about the forecast dairy payout
The latest dairy auction has disappointed and raised questions about whether this season's forecast-payout will hold. Audio
RBNZ leaves cash rate unchanged, on hold for some time
As you may heard in the news the Reserve Bank has left its official cash rate on hold at 1-point-75 percent , as expected, and repeated it's likely to stay that way for a considerable period. Audio
Hedging rises for businesses with election jitters
Businesses are protecting themselves from election jitters with a rise in foreign exchange hedging activity. Audio
Housing confidence falls to five year low
The property market slowdown has taken its toll on confidence, in the sector, and the outlook for prices. Audio
Unemployment falls to 8 year low
As you may have heard in the news, the number of people out of work has fallen to its lowest level since the end of 2008. Audio
Inflation rate eases in second quarter
Inflation pressures have retreated with cheaper fuel prices offsetting more expensive household items such as food, power and rents. Audio
Interest rate expectations rise - ASB survey
More people expect higher interest rates, as banks pay more to attract local deposits and cover higher overseas funding costs. Audio
Importers expected to hedge more as dollar eases
A softening New Zealand dollar is prompting importers to take more steps to protect themselves. Audio
RBNZ rate decision and statement point to neutrality
As you will have heard in the news, the Reserve Bank held its cash rate unchanged at 1-point-75 percent and basically repeated its statement from last month. Audio
OCR expected to be on hold all year - ASB forecast
The ASB Bank says interest rates are likely to be on hold all this year, while the currency will be firm. Audio
Jobs growth solid despite jobless rate rise
Unemployment ticked higher to 5-point-2 percent in the fourth quarter. Audio
Can wages keep up with rates rises?
With interest rates set to increase, can employees expect their pay to rise in step? Kathryn Ryan talks to ASB economist Nick Tuffley, Shay Peters from the professional recruitment firm Robert Walters… Audio
Inflation may eventually feed through to higher wages
The latest inflation figures have offered a few surprises. As expected the annual rate edged back into the Reserve Bank's 1-3% target Audio
Inflation gathers pace in Q4: but not a worry to RBNZ
Inflation has risen at its fastest pace in a couple of years. Audio
International trade outlook could be tempered by Trump election
A recent survey shows importers are more optimistic than exporters about the outlook for the New Zealand dollar, but that could change following the election of Donald Trump to president of the United… Audio
Importers more positive than exporters on outlook for the kiwi
A recent survey of businesses shows the currency is expected to remain steady over the coming year, with importers more optimistic than exporters about the outlook for the New Zealand dollar. Audio
Terms of trade set to tick up
The country's terms of trade - the broad measure of how we pay our way in the world - are picked to tick up on the back of improving commodity prices. Audio
