coronavirus COVID-19

Global Supply Chain Disruption

The chaos at ports, warehouses and retailers will probably persist through the year, and perhaps even longer according to this article in the New York Times.

agriculture

New Zealand Budget 2020

As expected, the 2020 Budget has been a high spending one with a deficit forecasted to be $29.6 billion in 2021. We break down the expenditure and key initiatives.

agriculture

NZ agri focus report

Latest research by ANZ Bank on the key issues affecting our farming sector and rural economics insights that provide in-depth analysis of rural markets and commodities.

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.

exports

NZ attacks QLD Government over trade and job risks

TRADE ministers on either side of the Tasman are questioning the legality of the Palaszczuk government’s proposed “Buy Queensland” procurement policy. A riled-up New Zealand Government extraordinarily slapped down the Premier, accusing her of “lacking an understanding of how trade works” and putting at risk Queensland jobs.

brexit

Impacts of Brexit on New Zealand

Do you think New Zealand is better off alone? We share some interesting insights from New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) who ask if uncertainty is in New Zealand’s interests.