Satish Ranchhod
Employment confidence highest in nine years
Employment confidence is at its highest level in nine years with optimism about retaining and finding new jobs. Audio
E-card retail sales fall in August
Retail sales using electronic cards have fallen again because of the slowdown in house price growth. Audio
The flipside to 10k new jobs a month
Economist Satish Ranchhod on the reality of the Prime Minister's 10 000 new jobs a month claim. Audio
Immigration and tourism records again
Immigration and tourism arrivals are reaching new highs. Audio
Consumer confidence picks up in Q2
As you may have heard in the news, consumer confidence is at its highest level in nearly two years. Audio
First quarter growth modest
The economy has grown at a modest zero-point-5 percent in the first three months of the year as a strong rebound in dairy prices was partly offset by a fall in building work. Audio
Retail spending soft
Official figures show spending using debit, credit and charge cards, fell a seasonally-adjusted zero point 4 percent on the previous month. Audio
Immigration and tourism remains strong
As you may have heard in the news, the flow of immigrants and tourists shows no signs of slowing. Audio
Booming car sales drive retail
As you may have heard in the news booming car sales have helped lift growth in retail activity. Audio
Unemployment rate edges lower
Unemployment has dipped below 5 percent - better than expected. Audio
Worker confidence softens a shade in Q1
Employment confidence has eased off an eight-year high, with workers less confident about holding on to their jobs or finding another one. Audio
Brexit
Economist Satish Ranchhod talks about the Brexit and what it means for New Zealand and the world. Audio
Card spending falls in February
An economist says the outlook for retail spending is upbeat, despite a negative reading in the latest numbers. Audio
Migration and tourism numbers start the year on a solid footing
Migration and tourism continue at record levels. Audio
Capacity constraints from high levels of migration
Migration is expected to remain strong -- boosting the labour market and consumer demand -- but keeping pressure on the country's infrastructure. Audio
Migration gains set to remain strong
The number of people coming to New Zealand to live is still hitting record highs. Audio
Consumer confidence picks up in Q4
Consumer confidence has risen to its highest level in nearly two years with low income and rural households driving improved optimism. Audio
Electronic card spending falls
Consumer spending using electronic cards has fallen as last month's earthquakes dented activity. Audio
Retail expected to remain economic driver
The strength of the retail sector is expected to be sustained going into the new year despite a possible, temporary hit from last week's earthquake. Audio
Retail sales post modest rise in Q3
The pace of growth in retail spending slowed down in the third quarter. Audio
