Economic commentary & insights
Economist video updates
Watch our economists Jarrod Kerr and Mary Jo Vergara talk about the latest insights on the New Zealand economy
First View - weekly economic commentary
First View is our weekly report which reviews key economic developments and what they may mean for the New Zealand economy.
Household spending reports
The Kiwibank Household Spending Tracker highlights key spending trends and insights on events affecting Kiwi spending.
Our Take - Kiwibank Economics
Thursday 7 September, 2023 - "It was a cold winter, and regional activity was frost bitten in parts. Recession is a real risk."
Our Take is a detailed economic analysis from our economists, aiming to provide insight into the New Zealand economy.
Our annual regional note surveys a range of economic indicators to assess the performance of the regions. We also tap into our network of Kiwibank business bankers and mortgage managers right across the motu for their word on the street.
Our regional map looks like a recording of recent rainfall, or climate change, but instead it’s our economic output by region. Read the annual regional note
Meet our economists
We've been thinking...
Watch our economists Jarrod Kerr and Mary Jo Vergara share their latest insights on the New Zealand economy and financial markets.