NZ GDP preview, Q1 2022

We estimate that GDP was flat in the March quarter. This is a downgrade…

10 Jun 2022 Economic data and RBNZ

NZ Dairy Update

Dairy auction prices rebounded strongly at the auction overnight, breaking a...

08 Jun 2022 Agri

Building a mystery

Demand for new builds, particularly housing, continues to run hot. But what should be…

07 Jun 2022 Weekly Commentary

Go large

As expected, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand followed April’s 50 basis point…

30 May 2022 Weekly Commentary

Review of RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement, May 2022

The Reserve Bank increased the OCR by a further 50 basis points to 2%...

25 May 2022 Economic data and RBNZ

Differing views

From a fiscal point of view, Budget 2022 was in line largely with our and market…

23 May 2022 Weekly Commentary

New Zealand Government Budget

The 2022 Budget showed that the Government’s books remain in good shape…

19 May 2022 Economic data and RBNZ

First impressions: NZ Government Budget

As expected, Budget 2022 shows that the Government’s books remain in good…

19 May 2022 Economic data and RBNZ

Preview of RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement, May 2022

We expect the Reserve Bank to raise the Official Cash Rate by another…

19 May 2022 Economic data and RBNZ

NZ Dairy Update

Dairy auction prices took another hit overnight as expected...

18 May 2022 Agri

Economic Overview: The right amount of pressure

One of the markers of success for monetary policy is that when inflation is low and…

17 May 2022 Economic Overview

Throwing the doors open

For the past two years, the closure of the borders has been a significant drag on…

16 May 2022 Weekly Commentary