Economic reports archive.

Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence

The slide in the Employment Confidence Index was arrested in the December...

18 Jan 2016 Confidence surveys

We expect the annual inflation rate to fall to a fresh low of 0.2% in the December...

15 Jan 2016 Economic data and RBNZ

We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable break and wish you all the best for 2016...

11 Jan 2016 Weekly Commentary

All regions other than Northland saw a spike in optimism with regard to the economic...

11 Jan 2016 Confidence surveys

As 2015 draws to a close we take a look at where the economy is currently sitting...

21 Dec 2015 Weekly Commentary

After falling through much of this year, consumer confidence has picked up...

21 Dec 2015 Confidence surveys

GDP grew by 0.9% in the September quarter, in line with our forecast and slightly...

17 Dec 2015 Economic data and RBNZ

The current account deficit narrowed to 3.3% of GDP in the year to September...

16 Dec 2015 Economic data and RBNZ

Sheep and beef farmers haven’t experienced the same degree of discomfort as their...

16 Dec 2015 Agri

Treasury’s weaker activity forecasts have put a dent in tax revenue. Consequently, the...

15 Dec 2015 Economic data and RBNZ

This report summarises the recent performance of the Retail sector...

15 Dec 2015 Research papers, Industry

Last week the Reserve Bank delivered the expected cut to the Official Cash Rate...

14 Dec 2015 Weekly Commentary