Brad Olsen
Restaurant owners want more workers let into NZ
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
Farmers need more than half a million dollars in flood relief
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
RBNZ: economy picked up but faces uncertain outlook
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
Economist says unemployment insurance won't be cheap
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
Relatively strong economy gives govt room in Budget
And who better to join us now to get into the knitty gritty of Budget 2021 is Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio
Infometrics economist:public sector pay freeze IS a pay freeze
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
Where will govt spend "found" billion dollars in Budget
The Finance Minister has found nearly a billion dollars of unspent Covid-19 relief fund money which will be dished out in the government's "recovery budget" later this month. In his pre-budget speech… Audio
Lender offering mortgages with just a five percent deposit
Infometrix senior economist Brad Olsen talks to Jesse about a non-bank money lender is offering first home buyers mortgages with just a five percent deposit. Audio
Why rent controls are off the agenda - for now
There's been much speculation that the recent housing announcement could prompt landlords who feel targeted to put up rents. Now there's counter-talk of rent controls. How would it work? Audio
Australian tourists will give much needed boost for tourism
Our tourism operators are champing at the bit to have Australian tourists back once the travel bubble opens on April the 19th. But how much of a boon are they going to be for the struggling sector… Audio
New housing policy is effectively a capital gains tax
Nathan Rarere talked through yesterday's policy announcements with Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio
Govt housing package announced
The government has announced a raft of changes aimed at curbing the overheated housing market and helping first home buyers.The multi-billion dollar package will see the bright-line test doubled… Audio
Auckland businesses seeing benefit of AMCUP racing
Nathan Rarere spoke with Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio
More Kiwis going off Jobseeker benefit than going on it
For the first time since Covid-19 upended the economy, New Zealand has recorded a week in which more people have found work than lost it.
Jobseeker figures for the last week of February show 3003… Audio
Auckland economy takes big hit from latest lockdown
The latest Covid-19 lockdown is set to cost the economy closer to a quarter of a billion dollars. That's according to the latest analysis by ASB bank, which found that the impact would be bigger than… Audio
Minister warns immigration won't return to pre-pandemic levels
New Zealand won't be throwing open its doors to the large numbers of new migrants seen in recent years, once it's ready to open the border.
Covid-19 has brought net migration to a screeching halt… Audio
Experts say rising incomes hiding growing disparity
Latest figures showing rising household incomes are hiding what some say is a growing disparity between the have and the have nots, particularly around home ownership.
All key income measures for… Audio
Businesses in Auckland on the edge after 3 days at Level 3
The Finance Minister Grant Robertson has said that the Government will set up a new Resurgence Support Payment for businesses affected by any resurgence of COVID-19. They say businesses that can show… Audio
New LVR rules for house buyers/investors from March
Investors will need a 40 percent deposit to get a mortgage as a result of new LVR rules announced by the Reserve Bank yesterday. The bank is reimposing Loan To Value ratios from next month at 20… Audio
LVR's will increase and impact first home buyers
Karyn speaks with Infometrics senior economist, Brad Olsen, about the impacts of these LVR changes. Audio