Brad Olsen

Panellists Alan McElroy and Georgina Stylianou discuss the lastest home affordability report, inaugural Economic Harm Awareness Day, and common saying we get wrong. Audio

Auckland's housing market continues to soar despite the city spending more than 100 days in lockdown. Homes are being snapped up sight unseen by kiwis desperate to return home and there is huge demand… Audio

The Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates when it delivers its final monetary policy announcement for the year later today Decade high inflation, decade low unemployment, rising wage… Audio

Economist Brad Olsen joins us to talk about newly-announced housing density rules and their potential impact. Audio

Yesterday, the government released a glowing analysis of the state of New Zealand's economy, with strong tax revenue, lower expenses, and less debt than forecast. But that was before the Delta… Audio

He's the Principal Economist and Director at Infometrics, and New Zealand's youngest Justice of the Peace. Audio

Nathan Rarere spoke with Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio

And joining Nathan Rarere to give us his expert analysis of the economic impacts of the alert levels change is Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio

Aucklanders are already being warned not to expect to come out of lockdown tomorrow, when the country reaches the seven day mark. Cabinet is meeting today to decide whether the Alert Level four… Audio

It's another lockdown. But most of us probably don't remember how tough it was.. especially for small businesses. Joining Nathan Rarere is Brad Olsen from Infometrics. Audio

Despite the government's recent attempts to slow the country's soaring house prices, latest Real Estate Institute data shows that they continue to rise and are now 31 per cent up on this time last… Audio

To discuss the hospo industry, Nathan Rarere spoke with Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio

Hospitality businesses are saying they simply can't fill roles in their kitchens and on the floor. But hospitality union Raise the Bar says the problem is that pay and conditions aren't good enough to… Audio

Some of the country's restaurant owners are urging the government to let more hospitality workers into the country First Up has spoken to operators who have shut shop due to the lack of staff, and… Audio

The government has unlocked half-a-million dollars to support farmers devastated by the Canterbury floods. Farmers have reported losing the feed they need to feed their stock over the winter, milk… Audio

The Reserve Bank has shown no sign of taking its foot off the stimulus pedal as it holds the official cash rate at a record low 0.25 percent, and reaffirms easing monetary policies to support the… Audio

An economist says an unemployment insurance scheme won't be cheap - but it will be an important lifeline for people who lose their jobs.

The government is mooting an ACC-style scheme, covering 80… Audio

And who better to join us now to get into the knitty gritty of Budget 2021 is Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio

The government was in crisis talks with workers' unions yesterday over its public sector so-called pay freeze, which has been met with fierce opposition. The public sector unions have warned of… Audio