The pressure on New Zealand's labour market continues to tighten, with job ads falling for the third consecutive month.

Despite these grim figures, one expert has noticed there's light at the end of the tunnel for the economy

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further.

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The pressure on New Zealand's labour market continues to tighten, with job ads falling for the third consecutive month.
Despite these grim figures, one expert has noticed there's light at the end of the tunnel for the economy
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE
The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job ads declining for the third consecutive month

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[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Interest rates are continuing to be cut, with another Reserve Bank move expected this week. How soon will it result in economic relief?

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[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE &amp; SPOTIFY] Interest rates are continuing to be cut, with another Reserve Bank move expected this week. How soon will it result in economic relief?
The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.

Why central banks cut rates quickly

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The Finance Minister's foreshadowing an update on whether the Government's books are still on track for surplus in 2027-2028. 

Nicola Willis will deliver the half yearly economic and fiscal update in about three weeks. 

She says that will illustrate the latest forecasts for a surplus - and seemed to caution against unrealistic expectations.

"I've always been clear - I'm not going to chase a surplus at all costs. Forecasts move up and down. What I've committed to New Zealanders is that we will make sensible, prudent fiscal decisions to get the books back in balance over time."

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The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.

The Finance Minister's foreshadowing an update on whether the Government's books are still on track for surplus in 2027-2028. 
Nicola Willis will deliver the half yearly economic and fiscal update in about three weeks. 
She says that will illustrate the latest forecasts for a surplus - and seemed to caution against unrealistic expectations.
"I've always been clear - I'm not going to chase a surplus at all costs. Forecasts move up and down. What I've committed to New Zealanders is that we will make sensible, prudent fiscal decisions to get the books back in balance over time."
LISTEN ABOVE
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reveals whether the Government's books are on track for surplus in 2027-2028

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New Zealand is bracing for a high stakes poker game, preparing for Donald Trump’s tariffs to be introduced. 

The US Business Summit is taking place in Auckland, and Trump is set to be a significant talking point. 

NZ Inc Managing Director Fran O’Sullivan told Ryan Bridge that there’s likely to be an element of negotiation when it comes to the implementation of tariffs. 

She says that Trump’s selection for Commerce Secretary has suggested that there won’t be blanket tariffs, but the idea is to get manufacturing back into the US. 

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The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts. 

New Zealand is bracing for a high stakes poker game, preparing for Donald Trump’s tariffs to be introduced. 
The US Business Summit is taking place in Auckland, and Trump is set to be a significant talking point. 
NZ Inc Managing Director Fran O’Sullivan told Ryan Bridge that there’s likely to be an element of negotiation when it comes to the implementation of tariffs. 
She says that Trump’s selection for Commerce Secretary has suggested that there won’t be blanket tariffs, but the idea is to get manufacturing back into the US. 
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The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.

Fran O'Sullivan: NZ Inc Managing Director on the US Business Summit, tariffs

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job ads declining for the third consecutive month

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