Satish Ranchhod
Inflation rises to 15-month high of 3 percent
Inflation has risen to a 15-month high of 3 percent, driven largely by increases in essential household expenses. Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
Food prices increase five percent over past 12 months
The price of food has increased five percent over the past 12 months, the latest figures released by Stats NZ show, leaving families struggling to put basics on the table. Westpac economist Satish… Audio
Foodies waiting for the bounce-back
As diners tighten their economic belts, the restaurants that used to feed them are fending off collapse. Audio
Foodies waiting for the bounce-back
As diners tighten their economic belts, the restaurants that used to feed them are fending off collapse.
Audio'Great refixing': Mortgage interest rates to rise up to $1600 a month
Could you find an extra $1600 a month in the household budget if you had to? That's the sharp end of the cost of living crisis for some Aucklanders, and that's on mortage payments alone. Westpac has… Video, Audio
Business News for Tuesday 6 December 2022
Business news for Tuesday 6 December 2022. Audio
Business News for 24 March 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consumer confidence falls to below average levels
Consumers confidence has dropped to below average levels because of the Covid-19 outbreak, and economists predict it will only keep falling. Audio
Business News for 22 January 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Retail sales strongest in nine months
Consumer spending has hit its best level for the year. Audio
Consumer confidence remains at 7 year low
A swathe of gloomy global headlines appear to have further dampened consumers' outlook about the economy but they're feeling more upbeat about their own personal finances. Audio
Retail growth all but grinds to a halt
Growth in consumer spending has all but dried up. Audio
Consumer confidence rebounds
Consumer confidence has bounced back from a six year low, with households buoyed by falling petrol prices and a steady housing market. Audio
Wage growth weariness weighs down worker confidence
Labour market confidence has eased but is still relatively upbeat compared to businesses and consumers. Audio
AK House prices expected to stabilise over time
10-thousand new houses will be built in Mangere, replacing old state houses with a combination of new state houses, KiwiBuild and affordable homes, as well as market homes. Audio
Employee confidence up consumer confidence a touch lower
Two surveys out this morning are suggesting that confidence among consumers and workers is holding up at reasonably strong levels. Audio
Retail sales sluggish in Q1
Consumer spending slowed sharply in the first three months of the year. Audio
Migration drops by 5% as overseas workers, students leave
Net migration has dropped off, driven by a big increase in the number of non-New Zealand citizens leaving the country. Audio
Consumer confidence back to normal as election dust settles
Consumer confidence has lifted back to normal levels as the dust settles following last year's election. Audio
