Christina Leung
New Zealand's economic prospects brighten
New Zealand Institute for Economic Research's chief economist Christina Leung discusses New Zealand's so-called rock star economy. Audio
Business confidence rebounds in Q2
The Institute of Economic Research's survey of business opinion for the June quarter shows a seasonally adjusted net 18% of firms expect the economy to improve over the rest of the year. Audio
NZIER expects RBNZ to cut OCR, average GDP growth of 2.8%
The New Zealand economy has momentum, but not enough to keep the Reserve Bank from cutting interest rates this winter, according to the Institute of Economic Research. Audio
Higher NZ dollar may trigger quicker RBNZ rate cut
The strength of the New Zealand dollar may be a trigger for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates further and possibly quicker than expected. Audio
Business opinion falls in Q1 - NZIER survey
Business confidence has fallen with market volatility, a gloomy dairy sector, and a likely fall in sales, weighing on sentiment. Audio
China slowdown, higher US interest rates a risk to NZ economy
The Institute of Economic Research says uncertainty over global growth is a key risk to the New Zealand economy, given the prospects of interest rate rises in the United States and China's slowing… Audio
Economic momentum expected to keep RBNZ from cutting rates
The New Zealand economy looks like it has enough momentum to keep the Reserve Bank from cutting interest rates this year and next, according to the Institute of Economic Research's latest quarterly… Audio
RBNZ can stay on hold through 2016 - NZIER
In a little over a week the Reserve Bank will release its first interest rate statement of the year. Audio
NZIER picking growth to pick up in 2016
The outlook for the economy looks positive and growth will head back towards three percent, according to the Institute of Economic Research's latest quarterly predictions. Audio
Business confidence in September quarter falls
Business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in almost five years, with firms being spooked by signs of a slowing economy at home, weaker growth in China, and fears of a drought this summer. Audio
Migration to keep boosting other sectors - NZIER
The latest economic outlook says China's growing middle class will keep buying New Zealand's exports despite fears about the true state of its economy. Audio
Board says weaker economy justifies another OCR cut
The Reserve Bank will reveal its decision on interest rate levels in just over two hours, but the Institute of Economic Research's Shadow Board says a weaker economy justifies another cut in interest… Audio
More rate cuts expected - NZIER
The Reserve Bank is tipped to cut interest rates twice before the end of the year, as business confidence wanes. Audio
Business confidence remains steady
Business confidence has softened just a touch, but the outlook for the economy remains fairly optimistic. Audio
Easing of ASB's index of Canterbury's economic activity
A monthly barometer of Canterbury's economic performance shows construction work is continuing to ease. Audio
Dip recorded in ASB's index of Canterbury's economic activity
The latest barometer of Canterbury's economy has recorded a small dip in activity. Audio
Figures show consumer spending's on the rise
Retailers say a bounce back in consumer spending is a positive sign for the New Zealand economy, though some customers say the only reason they're spending more is that most things are costing more. Audio
