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Kiwibank economists Jarrod Kerr, Jeremy Couchman and Mary Jo Vergara contribute regular articles to provide topical and unique insights into the New Zealand economy.  If you’re interested in receiving our economic updates delivered straight to your inbox, simply click here to sign up. Or follow us on Twitter: @kiwieconomics

Suitably boring, as RBNZ displays patience and courage in keeping stimulus flowing.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 24 February

Our take on the RBNZ's February 2021 Monetary Policy Statement.

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A remarkably strong labour market, and a surge in construction. Precisely what we want to see.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 3 February

Our Take on the December 2020 Quarter Labour Market report

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Living without tourists

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 27 January

Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker: December Quarter, 2020

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General inflation is stronger than expected, and housing inflation is rampant. RBNZ rate cuts are unlikely, and more macro-pru may be required.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 22 January

Our take on December 2020 quarter CPI data

Read more of the article "General inflation is stronger than expected, and housing inflation is rampant. RBNZ rate cuts are unlikely, and more macro-pru may be required."

Business confidence improves as the recovery continues, but it's far from plain sailing.

Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 19 January

Our review of NZIER's QSBO for the December 2020 quarter

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A September spring fling. Double-digit growth won’t be repeated.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 17 December

Our take on Q3 2020 GDP report.

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Government’s books upgraded once again

Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 16 December

Our take on the Government's 2020 Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update

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Outlook 2021: A brighter shade of pale. Next year looks better than last.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 4 December

Kiwi Economics' latest economic forecast note.

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Financially stable and wary of house prices.

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 25 November

Our Take on the RBNZ's November 2020 Financial Stability Report

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FLPing property just got cheaper

Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 11 November

Our Take on the RBNZ's November 2020 Monetary Policy Statement 

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