Sharon Zollner
Coronavirus: ANZ chief economist on Budget
The Government's big spending budget lays out $50 billion to fight the impact of Covid-19 and steer New Zealand's economy back on track.
But will it be enough?
ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner… Audio
Economy showing strain, are welfare changes coming?
As the economy shows further signs of strain, what can the government do in this week's Budget to get us on the road to economic recovery? 41,000 more people have gone on to the benefit since… Audio
Coronavirus: What will post-pandemic economy be?
Imagining what the New Zealand economy might look like when it staggers out of lockdown is difficult when detailed information on its effects is still being developed.
ANZ's survey of business… Audio
Survey Shows A Real Slump In Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence has slumped to its lowest level in years but the full impact of the virus won't be known until next month. Audio
Coronavirus: Economists say unemployment could hit 30pct
Senior economists are predicting unemployment to reach 15 percent, with one warning it could even hit 30 percent as Covid-19 brings the economy to a shuddering halt.
They say the sudden stop to most… Audio
Business News for 24 March 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Reserve Bank bond moves
The Reserve Bank's stepped in with more economic support through a 30-billion dollar buy back of government bonds. Audio
Last month's Truckometer indicates business as usual
The Covid-19 virus seems to have only limited impact on activity if last month's freight and passenger traffic movements are anything to go by. Audio
Consumer confidence strong with no sign of Covid-19 fears
Consumer confidence remains high despite Covid-19 wobbles, with the Index down just one point on last month to 122. Audio
Covid-19: Stock markets close one percent lower
The New Zealand stock market closed about 1 percent lower last night.
At one point the benchmark top 50 Index was down 3 percent, but clawed back much of the losses before closing.
ANZ Senior… Audio
Truckometer jumps higher, but coronavirus weighs on outlook
More freight movement around the country suggests stronger economic growth is imminent, but the coronavirus could dampen that. Audio
Low interest and a strong housing keep consumers buoyant
Low interest rates and a stronger housing market are keeping consumers relatively buoyant. The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index was steady this month, sitting around its best levels in more… Audio
Consumers more upbeat and keen to spend
Low interest rates and a rebound in the housing market are making consumers feel better off, signalling more economic growth to come next year. Audio
Households more optimistic about economic growth
Consumer confidence continues to improve -- rising another 3 points in this month, on top of last month's boost. Audio
Traffic measure shows economy in the slow lane
Little growth in traffic movements suggests the economy could stay in the slow lane for a while yet. Audio
Business News for 1 October 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consumer confidence dips to 4 year low
A little wariness appears to have returned to households with consumer confidence dipping to a four year low. Audio
Traffic movements signal economic weakness ahead
The latest look at the transport sector offers another flag that the economy is slowing. Audio
ANZ Bank expects the OCR to drop to 0.25 percent by May
The country's largest bank expects the Reserve Bank to cut its benchmark interest rate close to zero as the outlook for economic growth and inflation deteroriates. Audio
