Craig Ebert
Activity in service sector at its highest level in over a year.
Activity in New Zealand's service sector is at its highest level in more than a year. Audio
Visitor arrivals surpass 3 million for the first time
Visitor arrivals to New Zealand have surpassed 3 million for the first time. Audio
Economist says PSI and PMI still growing
An economist says data shows manufacturing and services are still growing for now, despite the pullback in parts of the farming sector. Audio
Economist says services sector still robust
An economist says the services sector is still showing robust growth. Audio
Manufacturing sector continues to expand, but at slower rate
Figures for July indicate the New Zealand economy is still growing, driven by the continued expansion of activity in the manufacturing sector. Audio
Manufacturing sector continues to expand, but at slower rate
A lower dollar is giving manufacturers a positive boost, even though the pace of activity has slowed. Audio
Economists are expecting another interest rate reduction
Economists are expecting another interest rate reduction from the Reserve Bank at its next review in September, but some argue there's no guarantee further cuts will happen after that. Audio
Services sector continues to expand in June
An economist says activity in the services sector indicates the economy will continue to grow at a moderate pace. Audio
Services sector continues to expand in June
Senior economist at BNZ Craig Ebert says the latest survey paints a picture of robust economic expansion. Audio
Budget surplus delayed a year
An economist says next year's forecast surplus could still be missed. Audio
Services sector shows strong growth despite small dip in April
Activity in New Zealand's services sector continues to expand, offsetting slower growth. Audio
GDP growth set to remain robust
Economists are expecting the economy will continue to grow strongly, despite the effects of drought. Audio
Today's market update
The New Zealand dollar has remained relatively steady after a sharp rise early this morning. Audio
Leading indicators suggest the housing market is heating again
The Bank of New Zealand says leading indicators suggest the housing market is heating up yet again. Audio
Activity in the services sector rose in December
The BNZ- Business New Zealand's Performance of Services Index rose nearly 2 points to 56 point 5 in December, the average level for 2014. Audio
The services sector continues to show solid growth
The services sector continues to show solid growth across all sectors and all regions of New Zealand. Audio
Manufacturing activity falls in November
Manufacturing activity fell in November, but the indicators still point to solid expansion, for the 26th month in a row. Audio
Jobs growth slows in services but is predicted to stay strong
The latest survey of activity in the services sector has revealed a slowdown in the pace of jobs' growth, but an economist is still predicting a spanking pace of overall employment expansion. Audio
Services sector growth eased slightly in October
Growth in the services sector eased slightly in October but continues at a brisk pace. Audio