Kiwi Economics
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
Business confidence is weighted down as the Omicron virus spreads.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 12 April
Our take on NZIER's business opinion survey for the March 2022 quarter.
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Seasonally weak spend, exacerbated by Omicron.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 11 April
Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker: March 2022 quarter
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A grand reopening of Aotearoa is likely to add to labour shortages this year.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 1 April
Net migration and the labour market
A strong recovery to end 2021, but the next wave of challenges is already here: Omicron, Ukraine, and a housing market in retreat.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 17 March
The outlook for the housing market darkens further.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 14 March
Our take on the February 2022 REINZ housing market report.
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Hitchin’ a ride: interest rates are on the rise as inflation rates redline.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 9 March
The RBNZ delivers a hawkish hike and zeroes in on inflation. Interest rates are on the rise.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 23 February
Our take on the RBNZ's February 2022 Monetary Policy Statement
A downward trend in the housing market has become cemented.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 15 February
Our take on the January 2022 housing market report from REINZ.
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The good news: record low unemployment points to higher wages.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 2 February
Our take on the December Quarter 2021 Labour Market Report.
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From 1.5% to 5.9%, annual inflation accelerates to a 30-year high.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 27 January
Our take on December 2021 quarter CPI
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The housing market looks to have finally cracked.
Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist Published on 18 January
Our take on the December 2021 housing market report from REINZ.
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Covid and rapidly rising costs are getting business down.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Jeremy Couchman, Senior Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Economist Published on 18 January
Our take on NZIER's business opinion survey for the December 2021 quarter.
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