Liam Dann

4 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Liam Dann

It's not all gloomy for the economic outlook. Photo / Brett PhibbsOpinion by Liam DannLiam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald, works as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and as a presenter and producer of videos and podcasts. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSIndia and Pakistan have added another global conflict amid slowing world economic growth and US trade upheaval. Locally, the economic recovery has faltered, and this month’s Budget will be tight.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Liam Dann

There has been a big rise in part-time workers in the past year. Photo / 123rfThe unemployment rate remained at 5.1%, with part-time work contributing to the stable figure. Fulltime employment fell by 45,000, while part-time employment grew by 25,000 over the year. Economists noted weak labour market conditions, with declining hours and rising underutilisation rates. A rising number of workers in part-time work may be behind a better-than-expected result for the topline unemployment rate.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Liam Dann

The Beehive and Parliament Building. Photo / Mark Mitchell Welcome to Inside Economics. Every week, I take a deeper dive into some of the more left-field economic news you may have missed. To sign up for my weekly newsletter, click here. If you have a burning question about the quirks or intricacies of economics send it to [email protected] or leave a message in the comments section. How much Government debt is too much? Q: Hi Liam.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Liam Dann

Unemployment is expected to keep rising for several more months. Image / DepositphotosWestpac economists say data released this Wednesday will show unemployment has risen to 5.3% – the highest it has been in nearly a decade. “This would take it beyond its lockdown-era peak, and up to its highest level since 2016,” said Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Liam Dann

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government plans to cut “billions” of dollars worth of programmes started under previous governments. The announcement was made in a pre-Budget speech to the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce. Photo / Adam PearseOpinion by Liam DannLiam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald, works as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and as a presenter and producer of videos and podcasts.