Economic reports archive.
Sugar rush
The lack of international tourists has left a big hole in the economy. However...
NZ Dairy Update
We set our initial 2021/22 farmgate milk price forecast at $7.00/kg. Our positive view...
Economic Overview: Unintended consequences
Covid-19 has wreaked havoc for the travel and tourism sector, but the remainder...
FLPing houses – Review of RBNZ November MPS
The RBNZ introduced a largely no-strings-attached Funding for Lending...
Preview of RBNZ November 2020 Monetary Policy Statement
We expect next week’s MPS will be less dovish than markets expect. The key...
NZ Dairy Update
Dairy prices dip overnight, breaking a run of three consecutive rises. We assume...
NZ labour market review, September quarter 2020
The unemployment rate rose to 5.3% in the September quarter, close to our forecast...
Up..up..but away
The New Zealand economy is continuing to grapple with the closure of our borders...
Industry Insight: Information and communications technology
This report focuses on New Zealand’s information and communications...
Monthly Meat Matters
This spring’s lamb crop is well down on last spring’s. The summer drought is having...
Preview of Q3 labour market surveys
We expect the unemployment rate to rise to 5.5% in the September quarter...
On the road to recovery
Business conditions are picking up. However, inflation remains low and more stimulus...