Kiwi Economics
Kiwibank economists Jarrod Kerr, Mary Jo Vergara, and Sabrina Delgado 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
Covid and rapidly rising costs are getting business down.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 18 January
Our take on NZIER's business opinion survey for the December 2021 quarter.
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Another positive surprise, and another reason to expect higher interest rates.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 16 December
Our Take on September 2021 quarter GDP
The Government’s books deliver a surplus surprise.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 15 December
Our take on the Treasury's Half-Year Economics and Fiscal Update.
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Shine: our 2022 outlook is one of cautious optimism, strong inflation and rising wages.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 10 December
The end of cheap money: RBNZ lifts interest rates, again, and signals many more to come.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 24 November
Our Take on the RBNZ's November 2021 Monetary Policy Statement
One small step for Auckland, one giant leap for retail spend
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 18 November
Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker: Auckland - Level 3, Step 2
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House prices appear resistant to anything thrown at them, but housing is no one-way bet.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 10 November
Our take on the REINZ October 2021 housing market report.
The labour market delivers another feast for covid weary eyes.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 3 November
Our take on the September quarter 2021 labour market report.
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The future is brighter for the supply of housing.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 29 October
Our take on a recent Government announcement aimed at boosting housing supply
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The inflation beast is back, with disrupted supply. And interest rates are rising in response.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 18 October
Our take on September 2021 quarter CPI
Ongoing lockdowns frustrate spending activity.
Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker: September Quarter, 2021
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The RBNZ lifts the cash rate, and kicks off the first tightening cycle in 7 years. Kiwi higher.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 6 October
Our Take on the RBNZ October 2021 Monetary Policy Review