Economy
Evening business for 20 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Inflation and unemployment forceast to rise
The Reserve Bank's economic report card is out. Wholesale interest rates dropped 25 basis points to 3%, but inflation us expected to rise to 3% in September and hit its 2% sweet spot until mid next… Audio
Reserve Bank's statement a 'dovish pivot' - ANZ
The official cash rate has been cut by 25 basis points to three-year low of 3 percent.
'Illustrates the uncertainty': Reserve Bank on cutting cash rate to three-year low
The central bank shaved another 25 points off but once again the rate-setting body could not reach consensus on the decision.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20th August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday; A blind New Zealander has launched… Audio
Reserve Bank expected to cut OCR
The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday. Mortgage broker Glen McLeod spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Is Auckland really the 'City of Fails', or does it just have a cashflow problem?
Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there is no government hero coming to the rescue.
Feeding A Crowd
How do you feed a lot of people for not much money? Who better to ask than the folk at The Bowling Club, a Dunedin community eatery that serves up 700 low-cost meals every day. They've got cheap bulk… Audio
A city with a cashflow problem
Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there's no government hero coming to the rescue. Audio
Another OCR cut on the cards, but how many more?
The Reserve Bank will resume cutting interest rates this week, but whether there will be any more remains an open question.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18th August 2025
In today's episode, Auckland business leaders' say the city's economy still needs a kick start; Donald Trump is claiming his summit with Vladimir Putin was a 10 out of 10 and made a lot of progress… Audio
Auckland business leader begs government for economic plan
Auckland CBD's business association is asking the government to collaborate on a plan to revive the city's economy.
Planned return of live cattle export gets held up
Legislation being drafted to bring back the controversial trade of live animal exports by sea is getting stuck in the cogs of Cabinet.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
Luxon says he's 'focused 100%' on economy, not passports
The PM denies the government has lost its focus, as calls intensify for action to help Auckland. Audio
PM Luxon on calls for govt to help Auckland economy
There's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
