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Tea with Tony | Episode 28 | September

4 September 2023

As we enter Spring, independent economist Tony Alexander looks at how the Kiwi Dollar is faring, shares a word of caution about the potential impact of the Chinese economy, and breaks down non-performing loans and the reports of increasing numbers. Plus, Tony dives into momentum in the housing market. Key…

NZHL Appoints Group General Manager Strategy

30 August 2023

Home loan and insurance adviser network NZHL (New Zealand Home Loans) has appointed Michael Beattie as Group General Manager Strategy to support their growth agenda. Michael has over 20 years’ experience in the finance sector, most recently with AMP, Westpac, and running his own strategic advice business. This role will…

Tony Alexander | Inflation, Unemployment & the Influence of Political Polls.

11 August 2023

Taken from Tea with Tony | August 2023 Inflation, inflation, inflation. In this blog, independent economist Tony Alexander dives into the latest numbers alongside interest rates and the housing market. Plus, Tony shares his thoughts on unemployment expectation and the relevance of political polls to the housing market. Interest Rate Increases…

Tea with Tony | Episode 27 | August 2023

31 July 2023

Inflation, inflation, inflation – this month we dive into the latest numbers alongside interest rates and the housing market. Tony shares his thoughts on what we can expect from job numbers and the unemployment rate, and we look at the relevance of the political polls to the housing market. Key…

Money saving tips from Kiwis for Kiwis.

21 July 2023

With living expenses still high, finding clever ways to manage and save money can require a little creativity but even small savings add up. We’re all about Kiwis helping Kiwis, so recently, we asked our audience for their tips on managing and saving money. In this blog, we share some…

Tony Alexander | The Turning of a Buyer’s Market

11 July 2023

Taken from Tea with Tony | July 2023 In this blog, independent economist Tony Alexander gives the latest update on the housing market and interest rates, looks at household consumption, and breakdowns the Commerce Commission’s bank investigation. Plus, is it still a buyers’ market? The real estate market and interest…

What to consider as interest rates drop | Kip Hanna

4 July 2023

NZHL CEO Kip Hanna shares his thoughts on the learnings from the last interest rate cycle, how homeowners and investors can prepare for lowering interest rates, and what to consider when refinancing. Lessons learned. A few years ago, New Zealand was experiencing a historically low-interest rate environment; many borrowers hadn’t…

Tea with Tony | Episode 26 | July 2023

3 July 2023

This month Tony gives us the latest on the housing market and interest rates, looks at our household consumption and gives a breakdown of the Commerce Commission’s bank investigation. Plus, is it still a buyer’s market? Key Moments 1:09 – The real estate market and interest rates 4:35 – Tony’s…

Tony Alexander | Shaping New Zealand’s Economy

13 June 2023

Taken from Tea with Tony | June 2023 In this blog, Tony explores the key factors shaping the economy, housing market, and interest rates alongside the impacts of the recent Government Budget announcement and the latest Reserve Bank monetary policy review which saw a .25% hike to the Official Cash…

Tea with Tony | Episode 25 | June 2023

7 June 2023

In the latest episode, Tony explores the key factors shaping the economy, housing market, and interest rates alongside the impacts of the Government Budget announcement and the recent hike in the Official Cash Rate. Plus, Tony shares his economic outlook insights – are we still heading towards a recession? Find…

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