Dominick Stephens
Consumer confidence eases a shade in Q3
Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level in 18 months as the change in government looks to have unnerved high income people and the economy starts to lose steam. Audio
Govt warned spending plans may fail if economy weakens
There are warnings the Government's plans to alleviate child poverty and boost health and education spending could come unstuck if the economy isn't as strong as expected. The Government's books were… Audio
Credit card spending expected to spike
Credit card spending is expected to spike in the next few weeks as New Zealanders splash out on Christmas presents and holidays. Over the last five years, credit card spending has risen by a third to… Audio
What does our new Government mean for the economy?
Before revealing he was going with Labour last night, Mr Peters spoke of his belief that New Zealand was facing an imminent economic slowdown. He also said that many New Zealanders believed current… Audio
Shares or property investment?
Economist Dominick Stephens tells us whether shares really are a better long-term investment than property. Audio
Consumer confidence eases a shade in Q3
Consumer confidence has eased slightly but people remain relatively upbeat about their personal and broader economic outlooks. Audio
Westpac sees no rate rises anyt ime soon
Meanwhile, there's no surprise at either the Reserve Bank's decision or the content and tone of its statement. Audio
The risks of rising household debt
NZ household debt has reached half a trillion dollars. That's $100,000 of housing and personal debt for every man, woman and child. Nine to Noon speaks to Westpac Chief Economist, Dominick Stephens… Audio
Switzerland on the brink of implementing a universal income
This year Bill Gates warned about a loss of existing jobs. He predicts "an excess of labor resources" as robots and AI systems take over. Audio
Debt piles put NZ on 'amber alert'
Two of country's biggest lenders are putting the nation on amber alert, warning households are taking on too much debt. Audio
Westpac warning over debt
Westpac Bank is warning New Zealanders are throwing caution to the wind by taking on too much debt. Audio
Reserve Bank's financial stability report out today
Hot housing markets and weakness in the dairy sector are likely to be key themes in the Reserve Bank's latest check-in on the health of the country's financial system. Audio
Corporate debt
Westpac chief economist Dominick Stephens discusses corporate debt and the warnings being issued. Audio
Property bought by foreigners
Figures showing the number of foreign buyers of New Zealand property have been released for the first time. Westpac's Dominick Stephens talks about whether 3% is more or less than expected. Audio
Housing bubble
Westpac chief economist Dominick Stephens discusses what can be done to stop Auckland's housing bubble bursting - if anything. Audio
Housing market is strong - Westpac
An economist says a revitalised housing market is due to a passing effect of Reserve Bank restrictions, low interest rates and constant employment levels. Audio
$200 universal alowance
Economist Dominick Stephens talks about the idea of a $200 universal allowance in New Zealand. Audio
European investors keen on NZ assets
New Zealand's relatively high interest rates, certainly when compared wih the rest of the developed world is proving attractive to increasing numbers of oveseas investors. Audio
Bank forecasts on the line after another weak dairy auction
Hot on the heels of downward revisions to dairy companies' forecast payouts to farmers, some banks may revise their own outlooks again. Audio
OCR tipped to stay on hold this week
The Reserve Bank has its latest review of the official cash rate this Thursday and the expectations are the bank will hold the rate at 2.75 percent, after it cut by a quarter percentage point at each… Audio
