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Labour crisis: ANZ boss urges Govt to loosen immigration settings
PM won't commit to loosening immigration settings in response to plea from businesses.

Lowest building sector confidence since Covid hit: Stagflation risk as profits slide
Survey points to high inflation and falling business activity - worst of both worlds.

Decoding Parliament's money talk
MPs go on about money a lot, whether spending or saving it. But it's worth understanding.

Liam Dann: How much longer will high inflation pain last?
There are positive signs on the global inflation front but, locally, much hinges on jobs.

Market Watch: Is it time to go bargain hunting?
Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds founder and CEO Mike Taylor about the bear market, and whether or not it's time to buy the dip. Video / NZ Herald

Conflict of interest? Insurance company director appointed to Reserve Bank board
New Reserve Bank board member closely linked to insurer licenced by the Reserve Bank.

Business confidence slumps again, profit outlook 'dire', says ANZ
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows labour shortages are still the top concern.

'Huge change': Reserve Bank admits tide could be turning in housing market
Reserve Bank chief economist warns of 'huge change' ahead to the housing market.

Shane Jones: Where is Jacinda Ardern positioning NZ in foreign policy rejig?
OPINION: Former Cabinet Minister questions PM's direction on foreign policy.

Opinion: How politicians have sucked life out of young Kiwis
OPINION: 'NZ has become a country for oldies to enjoy whilst the young silently drown.'

Mark Peterson: How to improve our productivity problem
Growth for long-term gain has to be our way forward.

DDL Ellerslie apartment buyers anxious at delays, developer insists project progressing
Buyers concerned about progress on the site

NZ recession 'almost certain' - independent economist
Economist predicts where the downturn will hurt most - and how the blow will be softened.

Kiwi cities see biggest fall in Economist's livability rankings
New Zealand's travel restrictions were called out by the think tank's rankings.

Power trust payout: How to make sure you get hundreds of dollars owing to you
Eligible Auckland consumers got $303 last year.

The free money revolution is finally eating its children
Western governments are paying the price for unleashing an inflationary monster.

Liam Dann: The vital industry NZ can't let collapse - and the reasons why
How the property sector fares through this tough cycle will be a real measure of progress.

Rising rates raise prospect of property crash
Financial Times: End of ultra-cheap debt sends property prices sliding.

Income tax: Never mind the bracket creep, it's what's missed that counts
David Parker admits his interest limitation rule is inferior to a capital gains tax.

IRD hunts 170,000 bank accounts for $350 cost of living payment
Thousands are at risk of missing out on the upcoming payment.

'Not surprised': Finance Minister Grant Robertson on slump in consumer confidence
Robertson says Govt is doing enough on cost of living but is monitoring it.

Consumer confidence plunges to lowest level since 1988
The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index dropped sharply in June quarter.

Leeann Watson: Mandatory self-isolation periods for household contacts causing havoc across business sector
OPINION: The scheme is fundamentally flawed, and it's not being complied with.

Pain at the pump: Cost of importing petrol hits a record new high
PM comments on whether Govt will extend the fuel tax cut, as prices hit fresh highs.

No recession yet - new data points to GDP rebound
Sentiment has improved for accommodation, cafes, and restaurants as Omicron wave eases.

Time for strong medicine: How central banks got tough on inflation
Policymakers are beginning to accept that dealing with rising prices will not be painless.

Liam Dann: Amid the carnage one market just won't fall ... and it's killing us
Bitcoin, NFTs, stocks and property - it was a sea of red for market watchers last week.

Grant Robertson: Shrinking economy sign of difficult year ahead
Finance Minister says New Zealand is well-prepared with low unemployment and low debt.

NZ all talk, no action on diversifying exports beyond China
Exporters as a whole have continued to focus on furthering their reach into China.