Nick Tuffley
The Reserve Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady
Those calling for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates are likely to be disappointed on Thursday. None of the 16 economists surveyed by Reuters are expecting any change to the central bank's… Audio
Survey finds house buyers are more optimistic about the market
A recent quarterly survey has found house buyers are becoming more optimistic about the market, with only a net 8 percent thinking it's a bad time to buy now. Audio
Latest growth outlook points to a softer domestic economy
New Zealand's economy is softening and that's being blamed on lower than expected dairy farm income and a quick fall in the dollar. Audio
Economists expect inflation to undershoot the Reserve Bank's forecast
Economists are expecting the September quarter inflation figures due this week will undershoot the Reserve Bank's 0.7 percent forecast. Audio
The Reserve Bank puts its money where its mouth is
The Reserve Bank probably accomplished more than it wanted, with the New Zealand dollar falling as much as one-and-a-half US cents yesterday. Audio
Economists expect economic growth slowed in the June quarter
Most economists agree the pace of growth slowed in the June quarter but there's little agreement on just how much. Audio
Economic activity in Canterbury reaches a post-quake peak
Economic activity in Canterbury reached its fastest pace in July since the 2010/2011 earthquakes. Audio
Cantometer falls slightly in May from April's high
Employment is surging in Canterbury, but wages have fallen compared to the rest of the country. Audio
Housing confidence remains low
New Zealanders' house price expectations remain elevated, but have fallen from last year, and more people are expecting interest rates to continue rising. Audio
Spending on electronic cards was steady in April
Spending on credit, debit and charge cards remained steady in April, though more was spent on fuel and consumables and less on clothing. Audio
LVR lending falls
Low deposit mortgages have plunged from about a third of all home loans before restrictions came in, to less than six percent now. Audio
Official cash rate expected to increase
To combat rising inflation pressures, the Reserve Bank governor, Graeme Wheeler, is tipped to lift the cash rate by a quarter of a percent. Audio
OCR tipped to rise by a quarter percent
Economists are picking the official cash rate will go up today, meaning home owners will have to dig even deeper. Audio
Evening Business for 28 March 2014
Business is booming in Canterbury. It's reached a new high driven by consumer confidence, with more people splashing out on hardware, building and garden supplies. Audio
Business News Update 24 March 2014
Headwinds against manufacturers exporting to Australia are likely to remain strong, with the Australian dollar expected to maintain its weakness against the New Zealand currency for much of this year.
…Consumer confidence at nine-year high
Falling unemployment and booming dairy and construction industries continue to push up consumer confidence which is now riding at a nine-year high. Audio
Evening Business for 21 January 2014
Inflation was much worse than expected in the December quarter with higher international air fares as well as rising housing and dairy prices to blame. Audio
The risks for the so-called NZ "rock star" economy
With Bill Rosenberg - CTU economist, Nick Tuffley - ASB chief economist. Audio
Interest rates set to rise next year
Listening to that is the ASB bank's chief economist, Nick Tuffley. Audio
Numbers moving to Austrlia is at its lowest level in a decade
The number of people leaving to live in Australia has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. Audio