Thursday, March 28, 2024

Economy


We have to expect the unexpected: economist

We have to expect the unexpected: economist

Gerhard UysMar 22, 2024
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub warns country is running out of headroom to cope with disasters.

A chance to re-engineer our economy

Cameron BagrieMar 22, 2024
More lending into the productive part of the economy is a necessary part of that, says Cameron Bagrie.

A reserve bank for the environment

David EadeMar 15, 2024
The economic levers a government has provide a useful model for the environmental checks and balances it will need, writes David Eade.

Farm profits set to tumble, says BLNZ

Farmers WeeklyMar 12, 2024
Report warns profitability could fall 54% on average.


Farm incomes walk climate tightrope

Farm incomes walk climate tightrope

Richard RennieMar 8, 2024
Australian ag returns at their most volatile ever thanks to price and climate swings.
Aussie households feel post-covid funk

Aussie households feel post-covid funk

Richard RennieMar 6, 2024
Key market for NZ primary producers buckling under ‘tax creep’.
NZ needs to work smarter not harder, study finds

NZ needs to work smarter not harder, study finds

Neal WallaceFeb 26, 2024
Billions could be unlocked with just 1% increase in productivity, report says.
Rabobank analyst sees economic relief ahead

Rabobank analyst sees economic relief ahead

Neal WallaceFeb 23, 2024
Inflation outlook easing and rates set to drop later this year.
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Division is the real economic threat

Cameron BagrieJan 10, 2024
Cameron Bagrie weighs in on the new year’s outlook and the top issue facing the nation.
Celebrations not entirely justified as EU turns 30

Celebrations not entirely justified as EU turns 30

Allan BarberJan 8, 2024
Not all of the bloc’s economic innovations have worked out, writes Allan Barber.
Sector looking at 5% revenue drop this financial year

Sector looking at 5% revenue drop this financial year

Neal WallaceDec 14, 2023
McClay hails ‘strong result against a backdrop of challenging times’.
Can we declare the war on inflation won?

Can we declare the war on inflation won?

Cameron BagrieDec 12, 2023
We have seen lots of battle wins, with headline rates receding around the globe, says Cameron Bagrie.
Ag research will feel latest Massey cuts, union says

Ag research will feel latest Massey cuts, union says

Neal WallaceNov 29, 2023
College of Sciences in the firing line – including Manawatū’s only engineering course.
Food prices continue downward monthly trend

Food prices continue downward monthly trend

Farmers WeeklyNov 14, 2023
Kiwis still paying more than this time last year, however.
Beware of sentiment and snake oil

Beware of sentiment and snake oil

Cameron BagrieNov 13, 2023
It’s discipline this economy needs if it is to make the change of government a real fresh start, Cameron Bagrie says.
Shifting world needs a shift in direction

Shifting world needs a shift in direction

Cameron BagrieOct 31, 2023
We now reside in a world where geostrategic and geopolitical considerations are front and centre.
Food card could be NZ’s ace in the hole

Food card could be NZ’s ace in the hole

Cameron BagrieOct 11, 2023
A shifting global economy will presents threats and opportunities, Cameron Bagrie says.
Food price hikes pile on the pressure

Food price hikes pile on the pressure

BusinessDeskSep 13, 2023
The groceries leading the pack, overall prices increased 8.9% in the year to August.
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Transport plans will hit funding crunch, Treasury says

BusinessDeskSep 13, 2023
Investment pipeline is larger than agencies and the market have capacity to deliver, Treasury says.
Fuel companies quizzed on pump prices

Fuel companies quizzed on pump prices

BusinessDeskSep 6, 2023
National disparities in prices ‘concerning’, says Commerce Commission.
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Commodity prices fall to three-year lows

Hugh StringlemanAug 29, 2023
Dip in dairy prices just a dramatic illustration of the softer demand afflicting all key export commodities.
ANZ sees lower farmgate prices all round

ANZ sees lower farmgate prices all round

Hugh StringlemanAug 28, 2023
On-farm cashflows will take a lot of managing in this downturn.
Rising debt threatens sector’s wellbeing

Rising debt threatens sector’s wellbeing

Neal WallaceAug 28, 2023
Interest-only debt showing sharpest rise as producers tighten belts.
Huge insurance cost increases hit farmers

Huge insurance cost increases hit farmers

Hugh StringlemanAug 24, 2023
Council cites reinsurance pressures as some farmers face premium hikes of as much as 30%.
At this rate ‘I’m a full-time charity farmer’

At this rate ‘I’m a full-time charity farmer’

Annette ScottAug 24, 2023
A Mid Canterbury dairy farmer thought he had seen the last of the really hard times in the 1980s.
Feds survey paints grim picture of farmer confidence

Feds survey paints grim picture of farmer confidence

Richard RennieAug 10, 2023
Federated Farmers’ latest survey places farmer confidence at a 14-year low.
Sustainable food production could ‘supercharge’ NZ brand

Sustainable food production could ‘supercharge’ NZ brand

BusinessDeskAug 8, 2023
NZ needs to think about whether it is investing aggressively enough in agri-reasearch.
Farm debt gathers pace as big squeeze hits

Farm debt gathers pace as big squeeze hits

Nigel StirlingJul 27, 2023
Agricultural lending rose in May at its fastest pace of annual growth since October 2019.
Firm hand needed to settle economy, English says 

Firm hand needed to settle economy, English says 

Neal WallaceJul 24, 2023
Urgent need to ‘get things in shape’ in an unpredictable world, says former PM.
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Food inflation jumps 12.5%, highest in 36 years

BusinessDeskJul 13, 2023
Highest annual change since right after GST was introduced.
Food cost increases slowing down 

Food cost increases slowing down 

Hugh StringlemanJul 11, 2023
Rate of increase in suppliers’ charges for goods to supermarkets is moderating.
S&P warns NZ of tough times in the short term

S&P warns NZ of tough times in the short term

BusinessDeskJun 27, 2023
Ratings agency lowers growth outlook as global economy slows.
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This is not a recession. It’s a reset: Bagrie

Annette ScottJun 23, 2023
NZ abounds in opportunities to reshape the future, economist says.
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Food price inflation slows ever so slightly

BusinessDeskJun 14, 2023
Fruit and veg the second-largest contributor to annual increase.
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Resilience to the fore for ag sector: ASB

Annette ScottJun 14, 2023
Next 18 months set to be “another challenging period for farmers”, bank says.
Utes-lined-up

Tighter tax take points to trouble ahead

Cameron BagrieJun 14, 2023
We’re entering a stage in the economic cycle that could be a major wake-up call for society, Cameron Bagrie says.
Cost cooling Kiwis’ great love of meat

Cost cooling Kiwis’ great love of meat

Farmers WeeklyJun 7, 2023
When it came to motivations for reducing meat consumption, “lack of affordability and health concerns are their key drivers”.
On-farm inflation at crushing 40-year high

On-farm inflation at crushing 40-year high

Farmers WeeklyMay 30, 2023
Costs have increased across the board, with interest leading the pack.
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Long-term cost of finance is the one to watch

Cameron BagrieMay 18, 2023
Inflation, interest rates and the repricing of risk all play a role.
Economic activity in regions ‘finely balanced’

Economic activity in regions ‘finely balanced’

BusinessDeskMay 16, 2023
NZ might have narrowly avoided recession in first quarter ‘so far’, economists say.
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