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Liam Dann: Covid inflation shock hits hard - but will it last?

The strength of inflation data has economists worried that rates may need to rise faster.

Inflation shock: Data to show prices rising at fastest in a decade

NZ's economy faces a "perfect storm" of global and local forces driving up prices.

How Covid hit Māori businesses: Westpac report

"Our rangatahi are our future" - Simon Power, Westpac.

New data suggests post-lockdown rebound weaker than last year

Economists say there are signs this lockdown rebound won't match last year's strong surge.

The catch with Westpac's extra leave for staff

The leave will need to be used within a year and cannot be accrued or paid out.

Mood of the Boardroom: Government has the big calls right

Addressing educational standards should be an urgent priority for New Zealand.

Interest rate hike expected this week - regardless of lockdown call

Inflation pressure looks set to dominate the RBNZ's thinking despite the Auckland lockdown

Westpac confirms McGrath as new NZ chief

Catherine McGrath will take the position vacated by David McLean.

Liam Dann: Inflation data 'cements need' for August rate hike

New data shows inflation has spiked but will it take hold in the public pysche?

ANZ, BNZ and Westpac follow ASB by lifting mortgage rates

All four of the major banks have now confirmed an increase in rates.

Liam Dann: Real recovery begins with early end to money printing

Markets braced for end of stimulus.

Cost of living set to grow at fastest rate in 10 years

It feels like prices for everything have been rising. New data will reveal by how much.

Liam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on it

Westpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.

No Westpac NZ listing a blow to local sharemarket

Westpac Group has decided it won't demerge its New Zealand arm.

Australian parent will hold on to Westpac NZ

The announcement follows a detailed review.

Bank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial

Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.