New Zealand’s economic data is finally showing some signs of life – but for many businesses and households, it certainly doesn’t feel like a recovery.

Nearly 3,000 hospitality businesses ceased trading in the past year, liquidations remain elevated, and unemployment is likely to take longer to turn around. At the same time, confidence is improving and economists are increasingly optimistic about what comes next.

Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker look at the conflicting signals in the economy, why the recovery may take time to reach ordinary New Zealanders, and what NZ’s march towards $1 trillion in total debt really tells us.

The Economy of Everything is brought to you by CMC Markets.

New Zealand&rsquo;s economic data is finally showing some signs of life &ndash; but for many businesses and households, it certainly doesn&rsquo;t feel like a recovery.
Nearly 3,000 hospitality businesses ceased trading in the past year, liquidations remain elevated, and unemployment is likely to take longer to turn around. At the same time, confidence is improving and economists are increasingly optimistic about what comes next.
Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker look at the conflicting signals in the economy, why the recovery may take time to reach ordinary New Zealanders, and what NZ&rsquo;s march towards $1 trillion in total debt really tells us.
The Economy of Everything is brought to you by CMC Markets.

The Economy of Everything is where the big economics headlines meet everyday life. Every Wednesday, NZ Herald's business editor at large Liam Dann and business editor Tamsyn Parker sit down to talk it through. From markets and interest rates to jobs, housing and the cost of living, they  dive into why it all matters more than you think. Because whether you’re paying a mortgage or just buying milk, the economy is already in the room.

Then, every month tune in for Money Talks where Liam Dann talks to a high profile guest about their relationship with money. Be inspired, learn from the mistakes of others and get intimate with your own relationship with money. 

The Economy of Everything and Money Talks are presented by NZ Herald in partnership with CMC Markets

The Economy of Everything is where the big economics headlines meet everyday life. Every Wednesday, NZ Herald's business editor at large Liam Dann and business editor Tamsyn Parker sit down to talk it through. From markets and interest rates to jobs, housing and the cost of living, they&nbsp; dive into why it all matters more than you think. Because whether you&rsquo;re paying a mortgage or just buying milk, the economy is already in the room.
Then, every month tune in for Money Talks where Liam Dann talks to a high profile guest about their relationship with money. Be inspired, learn from the mistakes of others and get intimate with your own relationship with money.&nbsp;
The Economy of Everything and Money Talks are presented by NZ Herald in partnership with <a href="https://www.cmcmarkets.com">CMC Markets</a>

Interesting New Zealanders share how money has shaped their lives and what they've learned about it through the years. We're not going to tell you how to get rich, we're not going to try and pick the next interest rate move - this podcast is all about...