Show Notes
New Zealand’s unemployment rate is already at an uncomfortable level, and may be heading higher again.Young people and jobseekers in Auckland, Wellington and the Bay of Plenty are facing an especially tough market, leaving many wondering why the recovery is taking. Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann discuss the latest unemployment figures and whether AI is squeezing the juice out of entry-level roles. They also chat about how global conflict and rising oil prices could continue to impact inflation and mortgage, and they ask the question: could Australia’s approach to taxing beer offer a lifeline for NZ’s struggling pubs, bars and city centres? The Economy of Everything is brought to you by CMC Markets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is Australia really doing better, or does it just look that way on holiday? Back from across the Tasman, Tamsyn Parker joins Liam Dann to compare petrol prices, supermarket bills and construction activity. They also discuss research on election uncertainty, whether booming exports will lift New Zealand’s wider economy, and the challenge of getting young people into work. Plus, 1000 applications for meat-packing jobs and a $400 steak offer two very different snapshots of the economy. The Economy of Everything is brought to you in partnership with CMC Markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Zealand’s housing market remains subdued, but the building work hasn’t stopped. NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson joins Liam Dann to discuss the housing slump, the opportunities for first-home buyers, and how falling property values affect the wider economy. They also explore the growth in build-to-rent apartments and hospital developments, signs of life in Auckland’s CBD, and what could come next for Seascape Tower. The Economy of Everything is brought to you in partnership with CMC Markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is New Zealand’s economic recovery finally taking hold? Liam Dann is joined by NZME managing editor of business Duncan Bridgeman to examine the signs of growth coming through the rural economy, and why households and retailers in the cities may still be waiting to feel them. They discuss Fonterra’s strong result, fuel costs and consumer confidence, the role of housing and KiwiSaver, and whether a proposed new NZX listing points to renewed appetite for investing in New Zealand businesses. They also look further ahead at the ideas and productivity gains that could shape the economy over the next 20 years. The Economy of Everything is brought to you with CMC Markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.