Liam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald, works as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and as a presenter and producer of videos and podcasts.
I'm Liam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald. I've been a journalist since the mid-1990’s and for more than twenty years I've been a financial journalist. Business is something I fell into after returning from my OE, having spent some time working in the financial sector in London. I loved the freedom financial journalists have to go deep into the complexity of the forces that influence our lives. Over those years I've covered, agriculture, aviation, technology, stock markets and economics. I led the Business Herald through the global financial crisis as its editor from 2007 to 2015. In that role I was privileged to travel to China, Europe, the UK and US and other far-flung spots on economic and business research and study trips. Since shifting to my 'at-large' role in 2015, I have been freed up to work as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and, more recently, as presenter and producer of videos and podcasts. The media has changed radically, but one thing that hasn't is my focus on telling New Zealand's economic story. With the help of some very smart contacts in the world of finance and economics, my aim is always to tell that story in a way that brings it to life and makes it relevant to a wide and diverse audience.
Fruit and vege prices plummet 9 per cent in past year ... but price of eating out soars
New inflation data shows price rises are easing.
Inside Economics with Liam Dann: Why can’t Kiwis fix their mortgage for 30 years?
In the second of his new mid-week columns, Liam Dann answers reader questions.
Kiwis closing their wallets: Retail spending falls as tougher economy bites
Electronic card data shows spending is subdued in areas sensitive to interest rates.
Liam Dann: Tough economy? 'The real pain is just beginning'
OPINION: The economic downturn has landed largely as forecast for the past year.
Can economics be fun? Liam Dann thinks so
The Herald's business editor at large launches a new book demystifying money.
‘Done and dusted’: More Kiwis believe housing market downturn is over
Confidence in housing market is on the rise, with expectations interest rates have peaked
Inside Economics with Liam Dann: When your mortgage rate rises, who gets the money?
In the first of his new mid-week columns Liam Dann answers reader questions.
Liam Dann: Why do we always have to suffer through this OCR pain?
Is there any good news on the horizon for mortgage holders?
Market Watch: The AI company boosting your KiwiSaver - could it all crash?
Has AI chip company Nvidia inflated markets into bubble territory?
‘We got this one totally wrong’ - ANZ responds to RBNZ’s OCR call
The Reserve Bank held firm and kept the OCR on hold at 5.5 per cent.
What is the OCR and how does it move mortgages?
With all eyes on the Reserve Bank's decision, we explain how it affects your mortgage
Up or down - how does the Official Cash Rate actually affect your mortgage rate?
What is the Official Cash Rate and how does it control lending rates?
ASB launches $500 million business lending goal
New research with the NZIER shows access to capital has been a challenge for business.
To hike or not to hike - economists divided on RBNZ's big rate call
ANZ is expecting the official cash rate to be raised from 5.5 per cent next week.
Liam Dann: How Luxon can rebuild the economy... and why he’ll struggle
OPINION: All of the new Government's obvious economic paths look challenging.
Liam Dann: Maybe AI doesn’t suck after all - Spark's vision for a more productive NZ
Unlocking real value from AI could add $26 billion to GDP, says new report
NZ must brace for more big supply shocks - Productivity Commission
The commission's last report warns of the need to prepare for economic disruption.
Liam Dann: Is New Zealand's population growing too fast?
OPINION: The new Government faces some big issues around immigration policy.
Small businesses remain upbeat about economic outlook - MYOB
Performance in the three months to end of 2024 was described as 'above expectations'.
NZ added the population of Taranaki in 2023 - what does that mean for interest rates?
New Stats NZ data shows unprecedented levels of migration continue in both directions.
Young Kiwis head for Australia in record numbers - but immigration boom rolls on
Despite high net gains we may have passed the peak
Downbeat data points to easing inflation, less pressure on RBNZ to hike rates
Subdued consumer prices, card spending and housing data will give RBNZ pause for thought.
Food prices on the rise again - milk, eggs and chocolate lead the way
Despite a monthly rise, annual price increases were the lowest since November 2021.
'We disagree': Economists push back on need for more RBNZ rate hike expectations
Economists are divided over whether a higher OCR is needed to beat inflation.
Liam Dann: Could Year of the Dragon deliver a cure for global inflation?
OPINION: Falling prices in China could flow through to cheaper imports here and globally.
Grim warning: ANZ picks two more Reserve Bank rate hikes ahead
Strong employment data will force RBNZ to lift the OCR in February and April, ANZ says.
Could today’s low unemployment number mean another interest rate hike?
Analysis: Stronger-than-expected jobs data plays into the RBNZ's inflation concern.
Jobs surprise: Unemployment rate rises, but slowdown not as bad as expected
New data shows the labour market holding firm despite record immigration.
What to expect from today's unemployment data
New Labour data expected to paint a mixed picture of employment market.
Jobs data preview: The good news and the bad news
Labour market data due on Wednesday will offer clues to the extent of economic slowdown.
Liam Dann: Why we’re doomed to hold interest rates too high for too long
They say Monetary Policy is a blunt tool, but does it need to be quite so blunt?
Market Watch: Why your KiwiSaver is looking so healthy... and could a Trump win sink it?
Wall Street has been on a roll but there are some big risks lurking in 2024.
Economists forecast NZ GDP growth will be better than expected
Immigration to drive stronger economic growth this year, says Infometrics.
Business confidence rises again but inflation outlook still “too high” - ANZ
The latest ANZ survey shows costs still rising for business.
Mood of the sales team: New survey reveals outlook at sharp end of business world
The Mood of the Sales Leader survey offers a 'rosier' outlook but with tough months ahead.
NZ’s top economists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2024
What are the economic issues that we should be braced for in the year ahead?
Liam Dann: New Zealand is still a rich country ... now for the bad news
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Liam Dann.
What to expect from the housing market in 2024
Kiwibank chief economist offers up a primer for the state of the NZ property market.
Roger Douglas on what's wrong with today's political parties - including Act
Listen: 'The problem is that the politicians of today, they want to help themselves'.
Market Watch: What to expect in 2024 and what we picked right and wrong in 2023
Pie Funds' chief investment officer shares his picks for the year ahead on markets.
Brokers Picks: Wipeout - local stock picking hard going in a year of high interest rates
It was a tough year for local stock pickers as the NZX50 struggled to stay above water.
Liam Dann: Everything that will definitely happen in 2024 revealed
Will your mortgage rates fall? Will a robot take your job? Will you finally go Keto?
Is the worst behind us? Business confidence on the mend
Firms' confidence in the economic outlook and their expectations rose again in December.
Liam Dann: Inflation, cyclones and politics - an entirely unreliable 2023 year in review
OPINION: It was worse than expected then better than expected but then it was worse again.
Stacey Morrison talks money: 'I’ve had to work on getting out of a poverty mindset'
The broadcaster reflects on some of the cultural differences around money.
Liam Dann: Never mind the technicalities, New Zealand is in recession
OPINION: If there's an upside to grim GDP data, it may be we'll get through this sooner.
Shock as GDP falls 0.3 per cent in September quarter
The country's economy shrank in late winter and early spring, confounding experts.
100yo Kiwi candle maker bought by owner of Metro mag, Kings Plant Barn
Auckland-based investor Still has expanded its portfolio.
Immigration boom: Annual net migration gain nears 130,000, smashing records
Citizens of India, the Philippines, China, Fiji and South Africa drove net migration gain.
Brace for economic slowdown, no recession but lower growth for longer - NZIER
This Thursday's GDP data may stay positive but the outlook is far from upbeat.
Did Luxon inherit a recession? - new economic growth data due this week
Economists warn that high net migration is inflating topline GDP.
Liam Dann: Cheaper petrol a reminder we’re not stuck in a 1970s inflation flashback
Oil markets have delivered a welcome reminde the world is a very different place in 2023.
Businesswoman turned philanthropist Ranjna Patel: 'I’m an entrepreneur because I use common sense'
Patel faced challenges in a system that failed to recognise a non-traditional approach.
Xero named Company of the Year as profit passes $50m
Accounting heavyweight beats fellow finalists Tourism Holdings and Infratil to award.
Cheaper petrol on way as oil prices fall to five month low
Drivers can expect cheaper pump prices, helped by the kiwi dollar strengthing.
Market Watch: Is the inflation war won? US investors think so
Reserve Bank has done its best to distance New Zealand from US inflation optimism.
Liam Dann: Brace yourself - big warning buried in the Reserve Bank statement
OPINION: Monetary policy takes time and the real pain of high rates is still to come.
From fleeing Burma to owning luxury hotels: Sudima boss Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala's top tips
Listen: 'I'm a vegetarian so I can't go and buy caviar and filet mignons.'
Business Confidence: ‘Soft landing’ in play as optimism lifts - ANZ
While coalition talks dragged on into November firms' sentiment continued to improve
Liam Dann: Reserve Bank talks tough, pushes back on rate cut hype - will markets buy it?
With a hawkish tone, the RBNZ warned it's not the time to let up in the inflation fight.
Orr's OCR surprise: Why cuts might not start until mid-2025
The Reserve Bank warned that inflation remained too high.
OCR announcement: Has inflation cooled off enough?
Capacity pressures easing as higher interest rates dampen demand.
How companies can survive and thrive in an era of low economic growth
Three finalists in running for the Deloitte Top 200 Company of the Year award.
OCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank change its interest rate plans?
With a last hike for the year looking unlikely, what does the bank expect for 2024?
Liam Dann: The big divide that will drive conflict in the new Govt
OPINION: Christopher Luxon has done well to find much common ground but a big gap remains.
Money Talks: Spark CEO Jolie Hodson on finding a work-life balance
The Spark chief executive reflects on the meaning of money with Liam Dann.
Liam Dann: Say cheese... how we’re winning the war on inflation
OPINION: All the news about inflation was good last week - but one product stands out.
Rolls-Royce one day, Mini the next: Ups and downs of an entrepreneur
Rebecca Thomas, founder of Mint Asset Management, shares her thoughts on success.
Leaving home: Record net migration loss as Kiwis fly away
Overall net migration gains also hit another record high, at 118,900 arrivals.
Liam Dann: New data reveals psychological turning point in inflation fight
Food prices fell in October, led by one culturally significant grocery item.
Finally, cheaper cheese - food prices fall in October
New Stats NZ data shows food prices fell in October compared to September.
Liam Dann: Is the ComCom a 22-year-old failure?
OPINION: New Zealand lacks adequate competition in key industries.
Money Talks: Comedian James Mustapic on Celebrity Treasure Island, expensive blueberries
Listen: From alt-comedy to household celebrity, Mustapic talks life, career and money.
Job adverts decline sharply, Seek report shows
The job market downturn "solidified" in October, BNZ says.
‘Hard yards’: ANZ forecasts tough economy ahead - no quick fix with new Govt
ANZ says unemployment will rise into 2025, with per capita growth 'very weak' in 2024.
Liam Dann: Life on hold as the 'Great Malaise' keeps us waiting
OPINION: It feels like we're all stuck in limbo as wait for slow economic cycle to turn.
'I’m probably the most hated person in finance' - Sam Stubbs on money
The controversial founder of KiwiSaver fund talks about life, money and big plans.
Market Watch: 1000 day bear market - surviving ‘the great malaise’
Markets aren't crashing but the long 'orderly correction' is testing investor patience.