Cameron Bagrie
Economic fall-out from oil & gas ban
New figures from the N.Z.I.E.R show a ban on the exploration of oil and gas could cost the country up to $30b by 2050. Then there's the knock-on effects to other industries and businesses. Economist… Audio
Can measuring wellbeing help the economy?
The Government is determined to focus on the nation's wellbeing - as well as economic health - in next year's Budget. Is this something to be welcomed? Can it be more than mere window-dressing? Or… Audio
Economists see relief in sight for first home-buyers
First home-buyers could soon find it a little easier to get into the market if the Reserve Bank goes ahead and eases lending rules as some economists are predicting. After first loosening the… Audio
What dictates what you pay at the pump?
Independent economist Cameron Bagrie joins us to explain exactly how the price of petrol is calculated, and what has happened in the world recently that's led to the price in New Zealand jumping up to… Audio
What are business confidence surveys and what do they mean?
What are business confidence surveys? Who do they survey, and what do they actually mean?
Cameron Bagrie of Bagrie Economics joins us to answer a few of these questions. Audio
Income caps for the Kiwibuild houses
The income caps for the Kiwibuild houses, leaked yesterday, announced today. Audio
Taxes building and wages
It looks like we'll all be paying much more for the maintenance of New Zealand. Big rates rises in Otago and Aucklanders to be hit with a fuel tax on Sunday. The rest of the country won't be able to… Audio
NZ firms at risk of turning zombie
New Zealand firms are burying their heads in the sand over the impact of future digital disruption and may end up paying a hefty price. Audio
Christchurch gets extra $300m to get rebuild going
Christchurch is one step closer to a new stadium after its long slow rebuild got a $300 million boost in yesterday's budget. Audio
Employment and unionism
The Workplace Relations Minister says New Zealand needs a high-wage, high-skill economy and accepts some businesses may not survive the change but the opposition says unionism won't help growth.
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The inevitability of raising the retirement age
The discussion around the retirement age has come up again, with former ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie stating it's "inevitable" that it will have to be raised. Audio
Govt books look good but will 2018 bring economic hardship?
The departing chief economist at the ANZ Bank, Cameron Bagrie, talks to The Panel about the Government books. Audio
Small business confidence slumps
Small business confidence has slumped, and it's a lack of skilled workers that's still the major concern. Audio
Treasury accounts opened weeks ahead of election
Treasury will today open the government books to give the public a deeper look into the Crown's accounts, and whether parties can actually fund their policies.The Chief Economist at ANZ, Cameron… Audio
Inflation and price pressures weak - ANZ survey
The latest look at business confidence points to continued subdued inflation pressures. Audio
Job adverts rise in June, but ease on annual basis
Demand for workers remains strong and underpins a buoyant labour market across the country -- according to the latest measure of job adverts. Audio
Reserve Bank on hold for 12 months
As you will have heard in the news, the Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler delivered the expected decision to keep his cash rates on hold at 1.75 percent. Audio
Uncertainty expected to continue into 2017
China, Brexit and Trump - three words that drove market and economic behaviour in 2016. Audio
Economy ends the year showing signs of strength
The economy is still riding the wave of growth, with building consents at an all time high. Cameron Bagrie and Michael Reddell join us to discuss how things will finish up in 2016. Audio
Govt books and forecasts to take a rosy glow in mid year update
The government's midyear update of the outlook for the economy and its finances is likely to be a cheerful affair as a strong economy fills the coffers with taxes. Audio
