NZ GDP preview, Q2 2025

We expect a 0.4% fall in GDP for the June quarter, following a 0.8% rise in the…

10 Sep 2025 Economic data and RBNZ

Reforms that a new RBNZ Governor might consider

It appears that the appointment process for a new permanent Governor of the RBNZ…

08 Sep 2025 Weekly Commentary

Reforms that might be considered by the incoming RBNZ Governor

A decision on a new permanent RBNZ Governor is likely in coming weeks…

05 Sep 2025 Economic data and RBNZ

Discounting boosts retail volumes

Following the surprising dovish pivot by the RBNZ, the focus last week…

01 Sep 2025 Weekly Commentary

Comparing economic conditions in New Zealand and Australia

When we last peeked over the Tasman in late 2024, the Australian economy was enjoying…

27 Aug 2025 Research papers

There’s more where that came from.

As we had expected, the RBNZ cut the Official Cash Rate 25bps to 3.00% at its August…

25 Aug 2025 Weekly Commentary

Change of OCR call and RBNZ August 2025 Monetary Policy Statement

The RBNZ reduced the OCR by 25bps to 3.00% as expected. But the forward guidance…

20 Aug 2025 Economic data and RBNZ

Powering New Zealand: The economic case for solar

New Zealand will need to dramatically upscale its electricity generation capacity…

19 Aug 2025 Research papers

Are we there yet?

Last week we published our latest Economic Overview. The report was titled...

18 Aug 2025 Weekly Commentary

Preview of RBNZ August 2025 Monetary Policy Statement

We expect the RBNZ to cut the OCR by 25bp to 3%. We don’t expect a significant...

15 Aug 2025 Economic data and RBNZ

Economic Overview: Are we there yet?

The near-term economic outlook has weakened slightly since May. Growth in…

12 Aug 2025 Economic Overview

Labour market remains soft, but no surprises.

The June quarter labour market surveys showed that conditions remain tough…

11 Aug 2025 Weekly Commentary