Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Economy


How fast and low will interest rates go?

How fast and low will interest rates go?

Cameron BagrieSep 5, 2024
Cameron Bagrie unpacks the welcome news that interest rates are coming down at last.

Power play holds our profits hostage

Alan EmersonAug 27, 2024
Alan Emerson traces the roots of the soaring energy costs squeezing the primary sector.

Analysing regional rates increase trends

Neal WallaceAug 23, 2024
One thousand new staff signed on by regional councils in the past five years – to join a workforce where 35% earn more than $100,000 a year.

Energy costs slice into sector yields

Richard RennieAug 19, 2024
Industry braced for another hit to margins as power prices soar.


Mayor calls government out on power crisis

Mayor calls government out on power crisis

Richard RennieAug 19, 2024
Whichever administration caused the current problems, it is up to the incumbents to provide support while they fix it, says Ruapehu official.
Guerin glimpses hints of rural recovery 

Guerin glimpses hints of rural recovery 

Hugh StringlemanAug 14, 2024
Southland and nationwide dairy sector looking up but real estate still subdued, says PGW chief executive.
Another season of tight budgeting decisions looms

Another season of tight budgeting decisions looms

Gerald PiddockJul 25, 2024
But there’s a sense that the worst is over for dairy farms, economist says.
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Global warming may chill farm financials

Nigel StirlingJul 3, 2024
Fears banks could use climate stress testing exercise as a reason to turn off the taps.
Why we’re not seeing real economic stress

Why we’re not seeing real economic stress

Cameron BagrieJul 3, 2024
Cameron Bagrie digs deep to explain an apparent anomaly in the NZ economy.
Green shoots hard to spot on horizon

Green shoots hard to spot on horizon

Allan BarberJun 24, 2024
The best the industry can do is keep itself ready to profit from the next cyclical upturn, says Allan Barber.
Something’s got to give in this rates regime

Something’s got to give in this rates regime

Neal WallaceJun 7, 2024
Tough economic times ought to drive a review of the way rates are set because the current cost-plus formula is no longer fit for purpose, writes Neal Wallace.
Rabobank bears brunt of ag’s non-performing loans 

Rabobank bears brunt of ag’s non-performing loans 

Hugh StringlemanJun 7, 2024
Bank attributes higher ratio to greater vigilance on its part.
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Banks are failing rural borrowers, Feds tells committee

Neal WallaceJun 7, 2024
Federation calls for inquiry into rural banking after what it says is a deterioration in the relationship with its farmer clients.
Prudent habits build resilience in farm books

Prudent habits build resilience in farm books

Neal WallaceMay 31, 2024
Low debt levels are going some way to helping farmers weather tough times.
Cyclical pricing at the root of sheep and beef downturn

Cyclical pricing at the root of sheep and beef downturn

Neal WallaceMay 31, 2024
The current pressures are from a cyclical pricing issue accentuated by lingering inflation and high interest rates, bankers say.
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Rural NZ on Budget: show us the money

Craig PageMay 24, 2024
Rural health funding, regional roading and biosecurity are some of the areas that need attention, writes Craig Page.
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Final figures in for MPI jobs cull

Farmers WeeklyMay 16, 2024
At a handful more than initial proposal, new plan cuts 391 posts as the changes come into effect in July.
Stress showing up in non-dairy loans

Stress showing up in non-dairy loans

Nigel StirlingMay 3, 2024
Troubled agricultural loans outside the dairy sector hit their highest level since early 2012, Reserve Bank reports.
Banks brace for agri climate losses

Banks brace for agri climate losses

Nigel StirlingMay 1, 2024
Climate stress testing on biggest banks reveals particular vulnerability of farm loans.
Road to hell paved with good intentions

Road to hell paved with good intentions

Allan BarberApr 29, 2024
Many cautionary tales suggest politicians should tread warily when introducing measures that attempt to force change on the public too fast, writes Allan Barber.
Farm pay stays competitive in tough times

Farm pay stays competitive in tough times

Federated FarmersApr 29, 2024
Federated Farmers says the survey underlines why jobs in agriculture are not only satisfying but offer a clear career pathway.
Cuts speed NZ race to bottom in OECD science spend

Cuts speed NZ race to bottom in OECD science spend

Richard RennieApr 17, 2024
Government cost-cutting measures come at a time when national research expenditure is already relatively low.
Food and fibre boost needed to support ageing NZ

Food and fibre boost needed to support ageing NZ

Gerald PiddockApr 16, 2024
Report highlights key role of exports in generating the revenue to meet needs around public services and living standards.
We have to expect the unexpected: economist

We have to expect the unexpected: economist

Gerhard UysMar 22, 2024
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub warns country is running out of headroom to cope with disasters.
A chance to re-engineer our economy

A chance to re-engineer our economy

Cameron BagrieMar 22, 2024
More lending into the productive part of the economy is a necessary part of that, says Cameron Bagrie.
A reserve bank for the environment

A reserve bank for the environment

David EadeMar 15, 2024
The economic levers a government has provide a useful model for the environmental checks and balances it will need, writes David Eade.
Farm profits set to tumble, says BLNZ

Farm profits set to tumble, says BLNZ

Farmers WeeklyMar 12, 2024
Report warns profitability could fall 54% on average.
Farm incomes walk climate tightrope

Farm incomes walk climate tightrope

Richard RennieMar 8, 2024
Australian ag returns at their most volatile ever thanks to price and climate swings.
Aussie households feel post-covid funk

Aussie households feel post-covid funk

Richard RennieMar 6, 2024
Key market for NZ primary producers buckling under ‘tax creep’.
NZ needs to work smarter not harder, study finds

NZ needs to work smarter not harder, study finds

Neal WallaceFeb 26, 2024
Billions could be unlocked with just 1% increase in productivity, report says.
Rabobank analyst sees economic relief ahead

Rabobank analyst sees economic relief ahead

Neal WallaceFeb 23, 2024
Inflation outlook easing and rates set to drop later this year.
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Division is the real economic threat

Cameron BagrieJan 10, 2024
Cameron Bagrie weighs in on the new year’s outlook and the top issue facing the nation.
Celebrations not entirely justified as EU turns 30

Celebrations not entirely justified as EU turns 30

Allan BarberJan 8, 2024
Not all of the bloc’s economic innovations have worked out, writes Allan Barber.
Sector looking at 5% revenue drop this financial year

Sector looking at 5% revenue drop this financial year

Neal WallaceDec 14, 2023
McClay hails ‘strong result against a backdrop of challenging times’.
Can we declare the war on inflation won?

Can we declare the war on inflation won?

Cameron BagrieDec 12, 2023
We have seen lots of battle wins, with headline rates receding around the globe, says Cameron Bagrie.
Ag research will feel latest Massey cuts, union says

Ag research will feel latest Massey cuts, union says

Neal WallaceNov 29, 2023
College of Sciences in the firing line – including Manawatū’s only engineering course.
Food prices continue downward monthly trend

Food prices continue downward monthly trend

Farmers WeeklyNov 14, 2023
Kiwis still paying more than this time last year, however.
Beware of sentiment and snake oil

Beware of sentiment and snake oil

Cameron BagrieNov 13, 2023
It’s discipline this economy needs if it is to make the change of government a real fresh start, Cameron Bagrie says.
Shifting world needs a shift in direction

Shifting world needs a shift in direction

Cameron BagrieOct 31, 2023
We now reside in a world where geostrategic and geopolitical considerations are front and centre.
Food card could be NZ’s ace in the hole

Food card could be NZ’s ace in the hole

Cameron BagrieOct 11, 2023
A shifting global economy will presents threats and opportunities, Cameron Bagrie says.
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