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
Inflation hurts everybody, some more than others. Here’s who’s hurting the most.
Sabrina Delgado, Economist Published on 19 February
Our take on the HLPI December 2023
The Kiwi housing market is stable and ready to pounce. Well, after some rate cuts…
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 14 February
Our take on the REINZ January 2024 data
The Summer Edition
Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 9 February
Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker: December 2023 quarter & January 2024
The Kiwi labour market is softening, just not as fast as expected.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Sabrina Delgado, Economist Published on 7 February
Our Take on the December Quarter Labour Market Data
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Price pressures are easing, but not fast enough to force an RBNZ pivot. We wait…
Sabrina Delgado, Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 24 January
Our take on the December 2023 quarter CPI report
The starting point is weak, and the destination unknown.
Sabrina Delgado, Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist Published on 20 December
Our take on the Government's Mini-Budget & the Treasury's Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update
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The economy is smaller, even with a surge in migration.
Sabrina Delgado, Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 14 December
Our take on the September 2023 GDP
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We’ve updated our forecasts. Mounting migration means more demand, and higher house prices.
Sabrina Delgado, Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 13 December
Kiwi housing: all you need to know for the great BBQ debate this summer.
Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 11 December
A hawkish surprise as the RBNZ runs out of patience.
Sabrina Delgado, Economist & Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 29 November
Our take on the RBNZ's Nov-23 Monetary Policy Statement
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Climbing the property ladder? More like climbing the rate ladder. More pain is in train.
Sabrina Delgado, Economist & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist Published on 16 November