Sharon Zollner
Truckometer sends mixed signals on the economy
The latest traffic report has mixed signals about the economy. ANZ Bank's Truckometer, which measures the traffic flow on certain roads to provide a snapshot of how the economy is doing, indicates… Audio
Labour market slowing down
Demand for labour remains strong, but the pace of growth is slowing. Audio
Economy trucking along, but overseas factors could have impact
The economy is continuing to truck along nicely, but overseas factors could have an impact down the road. Audio
Auckland leads growth in demand for workers
Auckland's continuing to lead the charge in the call for workers. Audio
Truckometer's reading may not be as strong as it seems
An acceleration in last month's light traffic index is more likely a flash in the pan, than a sign the economy is speeding up. Audio
Economy still trucking along
The latest figures on traffic flows suggest the economy is rolling on. Audio
Akl jobs market is continuing to lead the way
The Auckland jobs market is continuing to lead the way, though job ad figures show growth is flattening out. Audio
ANZ's Truckometer suggests a solid but moderating growth path
An analysis of traffic flows suggests economic growth remains solid but is moderating. Audio
ANZ: the economy is still trying to grow at unsustainable pace
An analysis of traffic flows suggests the economy is still trying to grow at a faster pace than is sustainable, despite a flattening in November. Audio
ANZ's Truckometer suggests economic growth may be flattening
ANZ Bank's Truckometer measures the traffic flow on certain New Zealand roads to provide a quick snapshot of how the economy is doing, in terms of production and momentum. Audio
ANZ job advertisements fall slightly
Advertisements for jobs dipped slightly in October. Audio
Dairy and forestry sectors drive increase in Truckometer
ANZ says the dairy and foresty sectors are behind last month's increase in its economic indicator, the Truckometer. Audio
Job advert rise reflecting demand for workers - ANZ
ANZ Bank's latest assessment of job advertisements shows increased demand for workers. Audio
ANZ's Truckometer suggests a slowing pace of economic growth
An activity indicator suggests the pace of economic growth probably slowed in the September quarter. Audio
Jobs ads up 1.4% in Aug: Akld, Canterbury newspaper ads rise
The number of job advertisements rose in August, almost reversing July's slump. Audio
Contradictionary traffic flow readings suggest turbulence
New Zealand's economy is at a crossroads, which is why one activity indictor showed contradictory readings in August. Audio
Traffic flows suggest very robust economic growth
An analysis of traffic flows in July indicates the economy shifted down in the second quarter of the year ended June, but growth remains very robust for the rest of the year. Audio
Job ads fall more than 5 percent in May
ANZ Bank's latest survey of job advertisement showed a fall of just over 5 percent (5.2%) in May, the biggest monthly fall since late 2010. Audio
Annual growth expected to reach about 4 percent
Economic growth is likely to reach an annual pace of about 4 percent and then pull back somewhat but will still remain strong. Audio