NZ Q1 GDP review – Slow but steady

GDP rose by 0.6% in the March quarter, in line with market forecasts. There were...

20 Jun 2019 Economic data and RBNZ

NZ current account, Q1 2019 – Deficit in check

New Zealand’s current account deficit narrowed from 3.8% to 3.6% of GDP...

19 Jun 2019 Economic data and RBNZ

NZ Dairy Update

Dairy prices fell 3.8% in last night’s GlobalDairyTrade auction. That was the...

19 Jun 2019 Agri

Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence

Households remain downbeat about the economic outlook, with consumer...

18 Jun 2019 Confidence surveys

How are we tracking?

The New Zealand economy has lost some steam with softness in both the...

17 Jun 2019 Weekly Commentary

Why we expect New Zealand house prices to rise

The New Zealand housing market has cooled recently. Prices are falling in Auckland...

13 Jun 2019 Economic data and RBNZ

Home Truths

The New Zealand housing market has cooled recently. Prices are falling in Auckland...

13 Jun 2019 Housing

NZ Q1 GDP and BoP preview

We expect a 0.6% rise in GDP for the March quarter, a similar pace to previous...

12 Jun 2019 Economic data and RBNZ

Standing tall

Nervousness about the state of the global economy is growing and overseas central...

10 Jun 2019 Weekly Commentary

Q1 Building work put in place, March 2019

Total construction activity was much stronger than expected in the March...

07 Jun 2019 Economic data and RBNZ

Over the Fence

The pipfruit sector is the stalwart of New Zealand’s horticulture industry. Like other...

07 Jun 2019 Agri

NZ Dairy Update

Dairy prices fell 3.4% in last night’s GlobalDairyTrade auction. The weakness...

05 Jun 2019 Agri