NZ CPI preview, Q4 2020

We expect consumer prices to be flat for the December quarter, which would see the...

18 Jan 2021 Economic data and RBNZ

Don’t call it a comeback

The New Zealand economy has started 2021 on firm footing. GDP has retraced its...

18 Jan 2021 Weekly Commentary

Regional Roundup

New Zealand has started an economic recovery following a series of lockdowns...

14 Jan 2021 Regional Roundup

Thanks for the memories

As 2020 draws to a close, the New Zealand economy has rebounded by more than...

21 Dec 2020 Weekly Commentary

Monthly Meat Matters

After a stellar 2019, 2020 has been more challenging for meat markets. However...

21 Dec 2020 Agri

Westpac McDermott Miller Regional Economic Confidence

Regional economic confidence bounced higher over the December quarter...

21 Dec 2020 Confidence surveys

Q3 GDP Review, December 2020

GDP rose by 14% in the September quarter, a stronger than expected rebound from...

17 Dec 2020 Economic data and RBNZ

New Zealand Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update 2020

The Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU) featured a significant...

16 Dec 2020 Economic data and RBNZ

NZ Dairy Update

Dairy prices have ended 2020 on a positive note. Prices have now fully rebounded...

16 Dec 2020 Agri

Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence

After falling sharply in the wake of the Covid outbreak, consumer confidence has...

15 Dec 2020 Confidence surveys

Pre-Christmas cheer

This week brings several important economic releases ahead of the Christmas...

14 Dec 2020 Weekly Commentary

Preview of Q3 GDP and current account

We expect a 13% rise in GDP for the September quarter. New Zealand’s...

11 Dec 2020 Economic data and RBNZ