Kabuki dancing and the great Yes, Minister tradition
Finance Free

Jenny Ruth: Kabuki dancing and the great Yes, Minister tradition

The exchange of letters between Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr was little more than kabuki dancing.

Jenny Ruth 27 Nov 2020
RBNZ expects low FLP draw down
Finance

RBNZ expects low FLP draw down

The Reserve Bank expects the biggest impact of its funding-for-lending programme will be on forcing term deposit rates lower. 

Jenny Ruth 26 Nov 2020
Fletcher expects up to a 46% improvement in 1H ebit
Infrastructure

Fletcher expects up to a 46% improvement in 1H ebit

Fletcher Building investors were treated to an unusually upbeat forecast at the annual meeting but expressed their dissatisfaction through a strong vote against Barbara Chapman's re-election as a director.

Jenny Ruth 25 Nov 2020
RBNZ: house lending risks threaten financial stability
Finance

RBNZ: house lending risks threaten financial stability

The Reserve Bank made no mention in its report of any plans to limit its funding for lending programme.

Jenny Ruth 25 Nov 2020