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
No crisis in confidence, but firms are feeling the pinch of lockdowns.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 5 October
Our take on September quarter 2021 QSBO
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Tying up some loose ends.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 28 September
Our take on Government interest payment deductibility on new builds.
Super-charged growth into lockdown should see the economy spring into summer.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 16 September
Our take on the June quarter 2021 GDP
Despite delta distortions, bulletproof house prices continue to climb.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 14 September
Our take on the August 2021 REINZ housing market data.
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“The Drop” was shallower, and “The Rebound” is coming
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 1 September
Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker: Lockdown 2021
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The RBNZ’s Covid deferred decision is just that, least regerts.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 18 August
Our take on the RBNZ's August Monetary Policy Statement
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Heat from the housing market is becoming unbearable. The RBNZ is set to do more to extinguish the fire.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 11 August
Our take on the July 2021 REINZ data release
Workers are being attracted back into the workforce, and unemployment falls.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 4 August
Our take on the June quarter 2021 labour market data.
Regional economies thaw from Ice and spring into Fire
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 29 July
Our latest Regional Economic Note
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Inflation rates have been propelled higher, and the RBNZ is now likely to hike in August. Inflation is rising and so are interest rates.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 16 July
Moonage Daydream: RBNZ talks like a hawk, cries like a dove, and flies like a pigeon.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 14 July
Our Take on the RBNZ's July Monetary Policy Review
Like a runaway freight train, the New Zealand housing market appears hard to bring under control.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 13 July
Our take on the June 2021 REINZ housing market report.