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<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Bollard asks Govt to do its part
Alan Bollard has sent a clear message to Govt that he wants more restraint on public spending.
Bollard turns focus on to tax reform
Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard has singled out tax reform as an important tool in tackling our economic challenges.
Bollard leaves OCR steady
Alan Bollard has left the OCR unchanged at 2.5pc. The pick-up in economy may drive an early rate hike next year.
Bollard leaves OCR steady
Interest rates have been left on hold by the Reserve Bank this morning.
<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Bollard takes his stand
Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard today gave himself wiggle room to raise the OCR earlier than previously indicated.
Survey shows why customers change banks
Perceived cost and inconvenience are the main reasons people hold back from switching banks.
NZ house values up 1pc in last year: QV
New Zealand house values rose 1 per cent in the 12 months ended November 30, up from a 0.20 per cent gain in the period through October, says QV Valuations.
Reserve Bank likely to keep OCR steady
The Reserve Bank is expected to leave both its official cash rate and its message unchanged when it delivers its monetary policy statement on Thursday.
Bank rejects big offices to get closer to customers
In a move that reverses changes during the 1990s, Westpac is opening 10 new community branches in Auckland.