Patrick O'meara
Time for a rethink of the export target
The Northern Employers and Manufacturers Association says it's time for a rethink of the export target if the Government's serious about raising the country's living standards. Audio
Stronger economic news indicates buoyant growth
New Zealand is continuing to draw people to work and play here in record numbers. Audio
Economy grows, but surging immigration tempers per capita gains
The economy has shrugged off a lacklustre start to the year, with tourism and manufacturing powering a pick up in growth. Audio
Treasury says state house sale policy not driven by ideology
The head of the Treasury is insisting the Government's policy of selling state houses is aimed at improving life for tenants, not satisfying an ideological agenda. Audio
RBNZ calls on govt to boost capital spending
The Reserve Bank governor says the Government could loosen its purse strings and help generate a bit more much needed inflation. Audio
RBNZ expects to leave interest rates on hold for some time
The Reserve Bank governor, Graeme Wheeler, is expecting to leave interest rates at record lows for some time. Audio
RBNZ cuts OCR to record low 2.5%
Help is on the way for mortgage holders and businesses after the Reserve Bank cut the cost of borrowing to a record low 2 point 5 percent. Audio
RBNZ expected to cut OCR to record low 2.5%
Business and unions are expecting a cut in the cost of borrowing this morning. Audio
Out-of-town investors spark a revival
Out-of-town investors are sparking a revival in house prices in previously flat property markets. Audio
Two out of three houses are failing to sell at auction in Auckland
Two out of three houses are failing to sell at auction in Auckland. Audio
Auckland's housing market starting to splutter
Auckland's property market is showing early signs of spluttering, with two thirds of properties failing to sell at auction. Audio
Finance Minister says no promises about future surpluses
After returning the Government's books to surplus, the Finance Minister, Bill English, is not making any promises about reaching it again. Audio
China given reserve currency status.
China has joined an elite group by receiving reserve currency status. Audio
Building consents rise, led by Auckland apartments
As you may have heard in the news the number of building consents for new houses was up 5-point-1 percent in October after two months of declines. Audio
Accelerated access to India's economy looks unlikely
Rekindling free trade talks with India remains a faint hope for the Prime Minister, John Key. Audio
Terrorism the main topic as APEC wraps up
The threat posed by terrorism has nudged aside the usual talk about economics at the APEC summit in Manila, which has now wrapped up.. Audio
Trade and security the main topics at APEC
Trade and security will be the main topics of conversation at the APEC leaders retreat, which is now underway in Manila. Audio
New Zealand offers to host TPP signing next year
New Zealand has offered to host the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership early next year, despite ongoing uncertainty the deal will get over the line in the United States. Audio
Key pushes TPP at Apec meeting
The Prime Minister, John Key is selling the Trans Pacific Partnership as the best deal in the free trade showroom to APEC countries not already signed up. Audio
Business say Paris attacks shouldn't overshadow APEC
Business is urging APEC leaders not to let the deadly attacks in Paris dominate the summit. Audio
