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The article presents a review on New Zealand's economic policy as of November 2007. The government has released a white paper on energy strategy until the year 2050. The white paper dictates that ministers are allowed to use special powers to fast-track the planning, consent and environmental assessment process required under the Resources Management Act (RMA). The government's plan to limit fossil-fuel power generation also raises electricity generation capacity shortage and could raise conflicts with privately-owned power companies.

Discusses New Zealand's commerce with its main partners.

Discusses New Zealand's trade with its main partners.

The article presents a review of New Zealand's political scene as of November 2007. According to an October poll by Colmar Bunton the Labour Party, led by John Key retains its leading position at 49% despite signs that the National Party, led by Helen Clark is increasing in popularity claiming 37%. Education prime minister Steve Maharey announces that he will leave politics to take the post of vice-chancellor at Massey University. The arrest of Maori activist, Tame Iti and sixteen other environmental and Maori activists led to protests.

The article reports on the foreign trade and payments of New Zealand in the fourth quarter of 2006. The current-account deficit declined from 4.7 billion New Zealand dollars (NZ$) in third quarter to NZ$3.9 billion in the fourth quarter. The trade deficit as of February 2007 amounted to NZ$5.8 billion. Net foreign debt totaled NZ$3 billion in the fourth quarter.

Focuses on the quarterly indicators and trade data of New Zealand, compiled as of April 1998. Indicators of economic activity; Industries; Exports and imports; Consumer prices; Foreign trade and direction of trade.

Presents economic indicators and trade data for New Zealand. Indicators of economic activity for the fourth quarter of 1997; Foreign trade figures for the period, January-December 1997; Trade with major trading partners.

Presents information on New Zealand's quarterly economic indicators and trade data as of October 1997.

Presents quarterly economic indicators and trade data for New Zealand for the period of 1994-1997. Exports; Industrial production; Wages and prices; Foreign trade and payments.

Presents statistics illustrating economic indicators and trade data in New Zealand for the fourth quarter of 1996. Industrial and agricultural production; Volume of exports and imports.

Discusses business news in New Zealand.

The article focuses on the economic policy in New Zealand. The budget for fiscal year 2007 to 2008 has been released on May 17, 2007. The corporate tax rate has been reduced from 33 percent to 30 percent, which applies to widely held investment vehicles and portfolio investment entities. According to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, fiscal policy is likely to remain stimulatory for some time, and is concerned about the associated inflationary risks.

Reports developments on foreign trade in New Zealand as of January 2000. Includes volume of principal imports from 1997 to 1999; Export volume from 1997 to 1999; Destinations and origins of exports and imports.

Presents quarterly indicators and trade data of New Zealand from 1997 to 1999. Average monthly construction permits issued; Wages and prices labor cost index; Foreign exchange rate; List of imports and domestic exports commodities; Direction of trade.

This publication presents an economic and political outlook for New Zealand for 2014-2018. It offers a review on the country's nuclear vessels ban, electoral boundaries and loan-to-value mortgages. It also analyzes the offshore oil and gas exploration contracts awarded to Norway's Statoil and Australia's Woodside.

The article provides an outlook for the economic and political condition in New Zealand for 2013-2017. It forecasts the country's political stability, international relations, and economic growth. It presents basic data and political structure including its head of state, national elections, and main political parties. Several charts are also offered depicting the country's economic indicators from 2008-2014 which include external debt, exchange rates, and consumer price inflation.

The article explores New Zealand in 2013, when the administration of Prime Minister John Key remains committed on reconstruction efforts after the September 2010 and February 2011 earthquakes. The New Zealander government is expected to strengthen its public finances through austerity plans as disclosed in the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update 2013. The government's changes in the Companies and Limited Partnerships Amendment bill aims to improve the business landscape of the country.

The article presents economic and political forecasts for New Zealand for 2013-2017. It is expected that the administration of prime minister John Key will remain committed to its existing policy agenda which is focused on reconstruction efforts following the September 2010 and February 2011 earthquakes. The country's real gross domestic product (GDP) is forecasted to grow by 3% in 2013 and at an average annual rate of 3% for the rest of the forecast period.

The article presents a Country Report on New Zealand as of March 2013. It discusses the country's outlook for 2013-2017 in terms of several factors including its political stability, election watch and international relations. Highlights include the continued popularity of New Zealand prime minister, John Key and his continued focus on reconstruction efforts after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. It also mentions Key's new apprenticeship scheme as one of his main fresh policy initiatives.

The article offers an outlook on the political and economic performance of New Zealand for 2013-2017. It forecasts the political stability of New Zealand, its 2014 general election and relation with foreign countries including Australia. It looks into the policy trends, fiscal and monetary policies of the New Zealand government. Projection shows the country's economic growth, inflation rate, and exchange rate of the New Zealand dollar against the U.S. dollar. Data and charts are presented.

This publication presents information on New Zealand. It provides the outlook and trends for the country's politics, economy, election, international relations, fiscal and monetary policy, international relations and exchange rates for 2013-2017. Data and charts are provided showing the country's annual, quarterly and monetary economic performance and comparative economic indicators. An analysis of the country's economic and political trends is given.

The article discusses the economic, political and business outlook for New Zealand for 2013-2017. During the forecast period, it expects New Zealand to benefit from a stable political scene. Also expected is a focus by the government on reconstruction and aid efforts in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquakes. By 2013, the projected increase in real gross domestic product (GDP) is 2.2% while domestic economic expansion will average at 3.1% annually during the forecast period.

The article presents a political and economic outlook on New Zealand for 2013-2017. Forecast shows the condition of political stability in the country, its international relations, policy trends, fiscal and monetary policy, economic growth including inflation, and exchange rates. It also looks into international assumptions on New Zealand, and the external sector including trade surplus and import affecting the nation. An analysis of the politics and economics of New Zealand is also provided.

The article offers information on the political and education condition in New Zealand. It presents an outlook for the country's politics and economics for 2012 to 2016, including the accomplishments of Prime Minister John Key for the country's finances, and the possible two percent increase in real gross domestic product. Forecasts for the country's fiscal policy, economic growth, exchange rates and international relations are also presented.

The article offers a detailed political and economic outlook for New Zealand for 2012 to 2016. It discusses the social and political factors that influence the economic stability of the country under Prime Minister John Key including the general election of 2014, international relations and the fiscal and monetary policy agenda of Key. It also analyzes the prospects for economic growth of the country for the rest of 2012 including inflation and exchange rate.

The article presents an outlook on the political and economic sectors of New Zealand for 2012-2016. It notes that a stable political environment for the said period will be beneficial to the country, with the National Party-led coalition controlling 64 out of a total 121 seats in the legislature following the general election in November 2011. Improving the public finances is central to the agenda of Prime Minister John Key.

The article presents the economic and political outlook of New Zealand from 2012-2016. It says that New Zealand will continue to benefit from political environment in which the National Party-led coalition controls in the legislator. It states that the country's real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 2.4% in 2012 and consumer prices by 19%, with annual inflation of an average of 2.1% in 2013-2016. It adds that with regards to exchange rates, New Zealand dollars will decrease.

The article present information on government, business developments, and economic and political trends in New Zealand. The government, which is dominated by the National Party-led coalition, is seen to remain politically stable from 2012-2016. The economy is forecast to grow by 3.3% due to rising export demand and improved economic conditions while consumer prices are expected to rise by 2.1% in 2012 with an annual inflation average of 2.1%.

The article offers forecasts on the economy of New Zealand for 2012-2016. It predicts that gross domestic product (GDP) will increase by 2.7% in 2012 and that exports will play a relatively limited role in overall growth. It also mentions that house prices and consumer confidence will increase, and that private consumption will contribute 1.5% on average a year to GDP growth. The country's exchange rates and external sector are also discussed. INSET: In focus: Global economic prospects and their implication for.

The article offers an economic forecast for New Zealand for the period 2012-2016. Analysts predict that real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to grow by 2.9% in 2012 although domestic demand will continue to be weak. Despite the gloomy global economic outlook, external environment will be conducive to domestic GDP growth although the fall in global commodity prices will exert downward pressure on local consumer price inflation.

The article presents an economic outlook for New Zealand for 2011-15. Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the country is projected to grow by 1.5% in 2011 and by 3.2% annually in 2012-15. Also expected is an increase in house prices and consumer confidence from 2012 onwards amid a moderate acceleration in private consumption growth. Predictions on the New Zealand dollar and its current-account deficit are also provided.

The article presents an economic forecast for New Zealand from 2010 to 2015. Housing prices and consumer confidence are forecasted to increase from 2012 onwards. Soft commodity exports, like dairy produce, is forecasted to remain in demand. Inflation is forecasted to average 4.5% in 2011. Also noted is the concern of investors on the country's current-account deficit and external financing requirement.

This article presents a forecast for the performance of the New Zealand economy from 2011 to 2015. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd., the two earthquakes in 2011 will have an adverse impact on the growth of the economy. The firm expects house prices and consumer confidence to increase. It also predicts volatility facing the New Zealand dollar.

The article presents a forecast on the economic performance of New Zealand for the period of 2011 to 2015. The economic recovery of the country has slowed since the first half of 2010, as indicated by the country's real gross domestic product (GDP) remaining flat in the second half of 2011 compared to the first half. Private consumption growth is expected to accelerate moderately, supported by increases in house prices and consumer confidence from 2012 onwards.

The article discusses economic outlook for New Zealand for 2011-2015. The gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase by an average of 3.1 percent a year during the forecast period due to the rise in construction-related activity and the strong demand for exports. Additionally, imports of goods and services will continue to grow due to the strong demand for materials to be used in the construction sector.

The article offers an economic forecast for New Zealand for 2011-2015. Following the two earthquakes that hit the country, the real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase by 1.6% in the year as a whole, and this increase is attributed to construction-related activity and factors like strong demand for New Zealand's exports. Inflation is believed to moderate in 2012-2015 and fall back within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's (RBNZ) target range. The New Zealand is expected to depreciate at an average of 1.48 against the U.S. dollar.

The article discusses an economic outlook for New Zealand for 2011-2015. It is predicted that real gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by an average of 2.7% for the duration of the forecast period. It is noted that the strength of the New Zealand dollar against the U.S. dollar is attributed to the difference between the countries' interest rates.

This article provides a forecast for the performance of the New Zealand economy from 2011 to 2015. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd., the country's gross domestic product (GDP) will grow due the rise in constructed-related activities and strong demand for exports. The firm also expects an increase in inflation and the appreciation of the New Zealand dollar against the U.S. dollar.

The article presents economic forecasts for New Zealand for 2011-2015. The country's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to average 3.1% annually throughout the forecast period, up from an estimated 2.1% in 2010. In 2011, consumer price inflation is forecast to average 3.7%. New Zealand is expected to run a structural current-account deficit in 2011-2015. Meanwhile, the New Zealand dollar is expected to depreciate marginally to an average of 1.42 New Zealand dollar to every U.S. dollar until 2012.

This article presents an economic forecast for New Zealand from 2010 through 2015. The country has been experiencing economic recovery, with real gross domestic product expected to increase to 3.4 percent from 2011 to 2012. Several factors have influenced inflation in the country, including the expansion of the Emissions Trading Scheme and the increased goods and services tax rates.

The article presents an economic forecast for New Zealand for 2011-2015. It is predicted that the country will experience economic recovery, with the growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating to 3.4% in 2011 and 3.5% in 2012. Information on the country's consumer price inflation, exchange rate and interest rates is included. It is expected that New Zealand's structural current-account deficit will be maintained in 2011-2015.

The article discusses an economic outlook for New Zealand for 2010-2014. It is predicted that real gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by more than 3% annually in the forecast period provided that major export markets and domestic economic conditions improve. Private consumption is also expected to remain low partly due to weak consumer confidence.

The article discusses an economic forecast for New Zealand for 2010-2011. It is predicted that gross domestic product(GDP) will grow by 2.8 percent in 2010 and increase to 3.2% the following year due to improvement in major export markets of the country. The New Zealand dollar continues to strengthen against the U.S. dollar due to the interest differential between both countries.

The article presents forecasts on the economic condition of New Zealand for 2010 and 2011. The gross domestic product by private consumption and gross fixed investment from 2008 are revealed. It states that a decrease in personal income tax and improvements in the labour market will boost private consumption for the forecasted period.

The article presents an economic forecast for New Zealand as of June 2010. It is predicted that the country's economic recovery is well underway and is anticipated to gain momentum in the middle of the year. Private consumption will be prompted by cuts in personal income tax, ongoing improvements in the labour market, and higher house prices. An outlook for inflation and exchange rates is also presented.

The article presents an economic forecast for New Zealand for 2010 to 2011. Real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010 is expected to be at 2.8 percent, but stronger growth in private consumption will be driven by the recovery in economic growth. Significant monetary and fiscal support will be provided by the government to boost economic recovery. An outlook for inflation and exchange rates is also presented.

The article focuses on the worldwide economic projections of New Zealand for 2010 to 2011. It provides statistics on real gross domestic product (GDP), exchange rates and prices of commodities. It states that the GDP data announced in the last quarter of 2009 indicated that the global upturn is sustained. It also states that worldwide recovery is influenced by short term factors such as the huge monetary and fiscal incentive in most of its key economies and sustained inventories from businesses.

The article provides an economic forecast for New Zealand from 2010 to 2011. Data on the country's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, exchange rates and prices of commodities are provided. It reports that the Asian region is recovering from the economic slump with improving consumer spending, investments and business confidence. Economic recovery in New Zealand is also indicated by an increase in private consumption and steady employment market.

The article presents an economic outlook for New Zealand for 2010-11. The projected real gross domestic product growth in 2010 is 2.3% and 2.9% in 2011. It expects the government to continue providing substantial monetary and fiscal support to aid the domestic economy's recovery during the forecast period. Also expected is the negative impact on export growth of the New Zealand dollar's strength. Predictions on inflation levels and exchange rates are also provided.

The article discusses and economic forecast for New Zealand for 2010-2011. It is predicted that real gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 1.7 percent and 2.2 percent un 2010 and 2011, respectively. It is also seen that private consumption will remain low because of high levels of employment caused by the global and domestic recessions.