Bryce Wilkinson: IMF's fiscal forecasts make grim reading for NZ
The fresh Labour Government is now fully accountable for the quality of public spending.
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ANZ upgrades economic forecasts on house price surge
A booming housing market is adding confidence to the economy, says ANZ.
Editorial: Hero or villain? NZ's housing boom is back
Hot property in a pandemic? The housing market is heating up again despite Covid.
Liam Dann: Like it or not, it's house prices to the economic rescue
All the signs are pointing to the housing market as NZ's economic safety net - again.
Liam Dann: We blew it - recession a reminder of bigger economic failure
NZ's first recession in 11 years is a reminder we wasted the opportunity for real change.
Liam Dann: When borrowing less is the biggest debt worry
New Zealand's debt mountain keeps growing everywhere except in the sector it should be.
Liam Dann: How our brains are reacting in a time of stress and uncertainty
We're hard-wired to hate uncertainty but coping with it offers our best chance of success.
Liam Dann: What lockdown restrictions will really mean for economy
In the grand scope of the Covid downturn the impact of this lockdown is not catastrophic.
RBNZ shows 'preference' for negative OCR
Central bank could lend direct to retail banks to ensure OCR cuts get to customers.
How strong is the economic recovery? Reserve Bank to deliver its verdict
To print or not to print - the RBNZ's next big call is whether to expand the QE programme.
Does RBNZ need to ramp up the printing press?
A much better than expected bounce in the domestic economy could mean no need.
Economists set sights on August after OCR stays on hold
Economists expect the Reserve Bank to ramp up bond buying in August.
Market open: Global risk appetite may spur buying; OCR in focus
The main focus today will be on the Reserve Bank's interest rate call.
Editorial: GDP focus masks bigger economic challenges
We measure recession in GDP points, but the reality of downturn and recovery runs deeper.
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr 'very concerned' should NZ go back into lockdown
Our two new Covid-19 cases are a "cautionary tale" on travel, CNN's Richard Quest says.
Editorial: Debt remains a threat to economic recovery
We say: The Reserve Bank has reassured on financial stability but some big risks remain.
Liam Dann: Welcome to world where $60b buy-up is no surprise
The Reserve Bank has doubled down.
Negative interest rates likely this year - Westpac
Westpac economists say the Reserve Bank will be forced to cut OCR below zero this year.
Reserve Bank to axe loan-to-value ratios
LVRs were first introduced in October 2013 to curb an overheated housing market.
Peter Lyons: Govt rescue package is too cumbersome and slow
Comment: Immediate mortgage and business debt breaks would be a better approach.
Reserve Bank beginning GFC-era $30b spending spree
The RBNZ will begin a quantitative easing programme for the first time in NZ's history
$30b buy: Reserve Bank's emergency move to keep interest rates low
"The programme aims to provide further support to the economy."
Reserve Bank quarantines cash for hygiene, has two years supply
Reserve Bank will quarantine money for 14 days.
Reserve Bank on coronavirus' 'severe impact': Unemployment, business failures
Bank: 'This is going to spill through to some more unemployment and business failures.'
All major banks pass on full OCR cut to customers
Westpac says it will pass on the full OCR cut.
Coronavirus emergency move: Reserve Bank cuts OCR to record low
The central bank was not scheduled to review the OCR until March 25.
Peter Lyons | All eyes on joblessness
Comment: A surge in joblessness would indicate our economy has slammed into reverse.
Robert MacCulloch: Reserve Bank needs to stick to its knitting
Comment: The Reserve Banks appears no longer content with its limited authority.
Rate cuts, fiscal stimulus in store for NZ if coronavirus hits harder
Still more fiscal stimulus looks likely if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse.
'Perfect storm': Coronavirus and drought to deliver 'short, sharp' shock to economy
New Zealand's economy faces a short sharp shock in first quarter, says economic institute.
Too relaxed? How the Reserve Bank estimated coronavirus risk
The Reserve Bank is relying on three channels to assess local coronavirus fallout.
Reserve Bank: house price rises driving consumer confidence
Central bank predicts mild hit from coronavirus, with households remaining confident.
Liam Dann: Economists warn of coronavirus shock
New jobs data points to strong NZ economy but coronavirus could cut 1st quarter GDP 0.6%.