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Budget Summary 2023

Summary outlining the key measures announced by the Government, with our commentary, on yesterday's NZ Budget.

cash flow

How businesses with accurate data insights are surviving inflation

Whilst this is an Australian article, it has key messages for all small and medium businesses either side of the Tasman.

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Another NZ Budget perspective

More on the Cost of Living Payment as well as business and personal tax measures.

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New Zealand Budget 2022

Wellbeing Budget 2022 – A Secure Future acknowledges the difficult times we're living in while aiming to help move towards a high-wage, low-emissions economy that provides greater economic security with support for households affected by cost-of-living pressures.

employment

NZ productivity

Latest data shows New Zealand’s recent labour productivity performance now fits into the ‘not too bad’ category, rather than the woeful state implied by previous figures. 

consumers

The NZ economy in four charts

The strong global economy is feeding through into solid export prices and volumes in New Zealand. Though some timing issues were likely at play, merchandise exports in December were spectacular.

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NZ Budget 2017: Business growth agenda

The Government’s plan for growth is sensible conservative fiscal policy, strong orthodox monetary policy, and an ongoing programme of microeconomic reform that enhances the competitiveness and confidence of Kiwi businesses. It is crucial that we pull on all three of these levers.

housing

Financial issues to consider for succession and estate planning

If you have a desire to maintain wealth and pass it on to future generations it needs to be considered sooner rather than later. Here are some salient points and key questions to help your planning process.

Inflation

Investing your money - Black Gold

April 1980 and April 2011 have something in common.  In both months oil peaked at US$116[1]   and then fell.  At the time of writing it is US$75[2] (US$145 in June 08).  Large movements in oil prices can have huge impacts on markets and our lives, and not just at the gas station.   For investors, key drivers of almost all investment-relevant prices are in inflation and interest rates.  With oil plummeting, inflation expectations are also falling (as though they were not already low).  And a low inflation outlook means interest rates will be lower than otherwise, which directly affects how markets price your investments in properties, bonds and shares.