
The Kiwi architecture company that made summer time hours permanent
Director says: "5.30pm feels like a really long day, particularly this time of the year".
Director says: "5.30pm feels like a really long day, particularly this time of the year".
They say Monetary Policy is a blunt tool, but does it need to be quite so blunt?
Wall Street has been on a roll but there are some big risks lurking in 2024.
Plus: Remote workers bear the brunt of layoffs.
Just 80% of consents result in construction now, down from 95% previously: one estimate.
OPINION: Business confidence is riding high, with expectations of better times ahead.
Immigration to drive stronger economic growth this year, says Infometrics.
The cost of living is likely to rise by more than the minimum wage.
The cost of living is outpacing inflation - up 7 per cent. But there is good news.
RBNZ chief economist pushes back against dovish financial markets.
New mortgage lending to investors fell to a decade-low for a December month in 2023.
EDITORIAL: Why it's imperative central banks regain people's confidence.
Speech next week to hint at the RBNZ's next move.
Strong domestically-driven inflation expected to continue worrying the RBNZ.
Managers are seeing the benefits of allowing staff to work remotely.
Everything Labour did failed to reduce benefit numbers.
One economist is unsure whether the Government's tax cuts can be delivered.
Reserve Bank rules expected to bite once interest rates fall.
ANZ economists expect RBNZ to keep hawkish stance, before making abrupt OCR cut in August.
Domestic accommodation up, diesel down, as food price hikes cool somewhat.
EV owners are happy to pay road user charges but say it works out double the petrol tax.
Businesses owners tend to feel more positive under National-led governments.
Stats NZ's tatauranga umanga Māori data for the September quarter show a drop in exports.
The age of demanding higher pay might be over.
Take home pay after inflation is up, so why are US consumers still frustrated?
Inflation, Kiwi overspending, and a volatile global situation are getting attention.
Shares fell at the opening after a mixed day on Wall Street and then slid further.
Healthcare sector the fastest-growing employer nationwide.
OPINION: Trump, the 'Magnificent Seven' and events close to home are worth watching.