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How do you feel about being told you need to spend more money? That's what the Reserve Bank's chief economist wants you to do. As expected, the bank's governor announced yesterday that there would be no change in the official cash rate because the bank doesn't want to do anything that could put the brakes on the economic recovery. Which some people are feeling the benefits of, while others aren't. Which the Reserve Bank describes as an uneven recovery. Meaning we're still in for a bit of a haul before we all feel some sort of benefit. Tell that, though, to the bank's chief economist Paul Conway who is giving us all a bit of a hurry along, saying people need to stop being so cautious with their money and get out and spend more. How realistic is that, do you think? If you're not having a “tell him he's dreaming moment”, then you must be one of the people who are already feeling the benefit of an economic recovery. But, generally, what planet is Paul Conway on, telling us to spend more? Because we're doing that already. Not out of choice. Not because we're feeling particularly flush. But we're spending more just to get by. Two days ago, new numbers came out showing that grocery prices are still going up. White bread prices up 57.9 percent in the past year. Chocolate up 20 percent. Not to mention mince. That's pink gold these days. Which is why I think this statement by the Reserve Bank's chief economist that we need to stop being so tight and start spending more is just ridiculous. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Reserve Bank governor says the economy is starting to recover, but it might take time for people to feel it. In her first monetary policy statement, Dr Anna Breman has held interest rates at 2.25 percent. Corin Dann spoke to her shortly after the decision.

A very happy Zoi Sadowski-Synnott joined us after becoming the most decorated Olympic snowboarder in the world; Corin Dann spoke with Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman following her first official cash rate decision; We're hearing more about landslides - as extreme weather conditions become more common. We found out more about the risks they pose to communities; SKY TV may have to curb more than its enthusiasm after HBO's decision to end its content deal with the platform and launch its own service. We spoke to Duncan Grieve about what it could mean for consumers; And we spoke to the founder of a Wellington based start up that's going nuclear.

Our new Reserve Bank Governor says she has full confidence in the people making OCR decisions. The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Anna Breman, has decided to keep the OCR unchanged at 2.25% for now. It says while inflation is above the target band, the economy still needs some time to recover. Breman told Mike Hosking the committee will make the best decisions it can, based on the data and forecasts it has access to at the time. She says something might look obvious in retrospect, but they're dealing with lots of global shocks constantly hitting the New Zealand economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of February, we cover the OCR, yet another report reinforcing our inability to protect our most vulnerable children, and the rising use of hard drugs. Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman explains her OCR call and whether she or the economists got it right. Country music star Corey Kent is in the country with Jason Aldean, and popped in to regale us with stories of Willie Nelson and Paul Simon. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank says inflation's too high, but it's actually worried it could soon end up too low. It's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent. New Governor Anna Breman says they're not happy with headline inflation surpassing the one-to-three percent target band last quarter. But she says underlying core-inflation is much lower, and wage growth slow. She explained that unless the economy rebounds, they think inflation might actually fall below the target. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've had the first monetary policy decision from the new Reserve Bank Governor, and it's not until you get a new captain at the helm that you realise just how little confidence you had left in the previous one. Now, to be fair, it's early days for Anna Breman. We'll judge her by what she does from here on in. But she does start with a clean slate - without us reading too much into her decisions or second-guessing every move because of a poor track record. And that, I'd say, is a very welcome change from just a few weeks ago before she took over. Her assessment is that inflation is fine. Yes, it's a little high right now - 3.1 percent, outside the target band - but it's expected to fall back within the band by this time next year. The economy is improving. The green shoots that were previously limited to certain regions and industries are becoming more widespread. Households are getting more money in their pockets, but they're still cautious - and that's a problem. Because unless they're confident enough to spend, they'll hold back the economic recovery from what it could potentially be. But - and this is probably the bit you've been most interested in, and waiting for - they will start raising the OCR faster than expected. Previously, the Official Cash Rate projection had it going from 2.2 percent in March to 2.3 percent in December. That's now been brought forward: they're forecasting 2.3 percent in June and 2.4 percent in December. The first increase will still most likely be in December, but the chances of it happening in September just increased. It's not a major concern. It's not a major correction. It's not a game-changer for most people. But it does bring the inevitable a little closer. Still - for now - it's nice to have a change at the top, isn't it? And here's hoping this Governor does a better job than the last one. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Anna Breman made her first call as Reserve Bank Governor and left the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent. Do we think this is the right move? Do we need to start putting down more dangerous dogs? The recent attack in Northland has sparked discussion - and some outrage. Do we need tougher regulations for dogs, or owners? Heather says the Foo Fighters are the greatest modern rock band in existence. Do we agree with that? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Reserve Bank Governor is standing by the first OCR decision she's overseen - keeping the cash rate at 2.25 percent. Anna Breman said the Bank isn't happy with inflation being at 3.1 percent, but it's likely it will drop later in the year. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've had the first monetary policy decision from the new Reserve Bank Governor, and it's not until you get a new captain at the helm that you realise just how little confidence you had left in the previous one. Now, to be fair, it's early days for Anna Breman. We'll judge her by what she does from here on in. But she does start with a clean slate - without us reading too much into her decisions or second-guessing every move because of a poor track record. And that, I'd say, is a very welcome change from just a few weeks ago before she took over. Her assessment is that inflation is fine. Yes, it's a little high right now - 3.1 percent, outside the target band - but it's expected to fall back within the band by this time next year. The economy is improving. The green shoots that were previously limited to certain regions and industries are becoming more widespread. Households are getting more money in their pockets, but they're still cautious - and that's a problem. Because unless they're confident enough to spend, they'll hold back the economic recovery from what it could potentially be. But - and this is probably the bit you've been most interested in, and waiting for - they will start raising the OCR faster than expected. Previously, the Official Cash Rate projection had it going from 2.2 percent in March to 2.3 percent in December. That's now been brought forward: they're forecasting 2.3 percent in June and 2.4 percent in December. The first increase will still most likely be in December, but the chances of it happening in September just increased. It's not a major concern. It's not a major correction. It's not a game-changer for most people. But it does bring the inevitable a little closer. Still - for now - it's nice to have a change at the top, isn't it? And here's hoping this Governor does a better job than the last one. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Reserve Bank Governor is standing by the first OCR decision she's overseen - keeping the cash rate at 2.25 percent. Anna Breman said the Bank isn't happy with inflation being at 3.1 percent, but it's likely it will drop later in the year. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So the OCR decision was largely as expected yesterday, but what the Reserve Bank made very clear is where they think growth will come from. As we've spoken about on the show lately, house prices aren't running away here like in Australia, bar Queenstown. In previous recoveries, the wealth effect kicks in and people go shopping when their house prices go up. But this time the bank says prices will stay flat, then pick up again later this year, but only at the rate of income growth. In other words, the opposite of what we're used over the past few decades. Usually, as anyone who's tried to buy a house will know, the price of a three-beddy in Auckland grows quicker than your salary. That's all changed now because we have more supply, at least according to the bank. So without the tickle up, where does economic growth come from? Anna Breman answered that question specifically yesterday and was pretty clear: agricultural exports, tourism, and more recently, some signs that manufacturing is picking up. These are industries that bring us money from offshore. They provide the basis for other sectors, like services, to pick up. If you're a farmer or tourism operator in Queenstown or Rotorua, you should feel proud of that. And we, through our government, should support them. That means staying off their backs and letting them get on doing what they do best: feeding the world and providing unforgettable experiences for visitors. On manufacturing, it's hard to ignore the energy debate. If we don't have a steady and reliable supply of electricity, trying to run a factory or a mill, as the central North Island has learnt the hard way just recently, becomes very difficult. So while LNG and coal for Huntly, or methane target changes, might sound bad, they're basically what ensure we support the industries that support us. What the Reserve Bank said unequivocally yesterday if that without them, there is no growth. And without growth, there are no new jobs. There ain't more tax. No new hospitals. Etc. etc. This is not to say it's a perfect world. There are costs to not doing environmental stuff. But for them to work, you need the world on board. In the meantime, the question is whether we can afford to bite the economic hand that feeds us. If you listen to the bank, it wouldn't appear so.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An economist is pointing out a potential problem with the Reserve Bank's economic forecast. The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Anna Breman, has decided to keep the OCR unchanged at 2.25% for now. It says while inflation is above the target band, the economy still needs some time to recover. Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge that the problem with the Reserve Bank's forecast is the assumed uptick in productivity growth. He says they're assuming the supply side capacity, via productivity growth, will improve, which will keep inflation lower, but if we can't get supply side capacity up, inflation will prove to be a lot stickier. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank says inflation's too high, but it's actually worried it could soon end up too low. It's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent. New Governor Anna Breman says they're not happy with headline inflation surpassing the one-to-three percent target band last quarter. But she says underlying core-inflation is much lower, and wage growth slow. She explained that unless the economy rebounds, they think inflation might actually fall below the target. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the face of it, the unemployment figure out today is not good. It's gone up, it's now sitting at 5.4 percent, a high we haven't seen in almost 11 years. The last time we were anywhere near 5.4 percent was September 2015. But actually, there is a recovery story here if you look under the hood. We've added 15,000 jobs to the economy. More people want to work, too. As Infometrics points out, fewer people are sitting on the sidelines. We have fewer young people bumming around, and more of them are in work, training, or education. Most of the people who found work in the last quarter are in part‑time jobs, which suggests employers are taking a cautious chance. They're not totally convinced the recovery is locked in - not enough to offer full‑time roles - but they're confident enough to dip their toes back in. Now, I don't want to be Pollyannaish here, pretending things are fine when they're not. I don't want to oversell good news. But I do think it's worth focusing on the positive signs in these numbers to give this recovery a chance. There is enough data out there now to suggest we are on the right side of things and that the recovery is happening. But there's still a wobble, isn't there? You talk to some businesses and they're still unimpressed by what they're seeing come through the door. And I just wonder if we're holding off a little. Maybe we were spooked by the false dawn in 2025 and want to make sure this is actually the recovery we think it is. Maybe we're still unsure what the Reserve Bank is going to do. Maybe we want to get the feel of Anna Breman in her first go in a couple of weeks before we start investing money. We have good signs: consumer confidence, business confidence, GDP growth, retail spending growth, improved manufacturing numbers - the list goes on. And now add this: the detail under the unemployment number. Put that on the list, step back, and assess what really does look like a recovery, if we just give it the chance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the face of it, the unemployment figure out today is not good. It's gone up, it's now sitting at 5.4 percent, a high we haven't seen in almost 11 years. The last time we were anywhere near 5.4 percent was September 2015. But actually, there is a recovery story here if you look under the hood. We've added 15,000 jobs to the economy. More people want to work, too. As Infometrics points out, fewer people are sitting on the sidelines. We have fewer young people bumming around, and more of them are in work, training, or education. Most of the people who found work in the last quarter are in part‑time jobs, which suggests employers are taking a cautious chance. They're not totally convinced the recovery is locked in - not enough to offer full‑time roles - but they're confident enough to dip their toes back in. Now, I don't want to be Pollyannaish here, pretending things are fine when they're not. I don't want to oversell good news. But I do think it's worth focusing on the positive signs in these numbers to give this recovery a chance. There is enough data out there now to suggest we are on the right side of things and that the recovery is happening. But there's still a wobble, isn't there? You talk to some businesses and they're still unimpressed by what they're seeing come through the door. And I just wonder if we're holding off a little. Maybe we were spooked by the false dawn in 2025 and want to make sure this is actually the recovery we think it is. Maybe we're still unsure what the Reserve Bank is going to do. Maybe we want to get the feel of Anna Breman in her first go in a couple of weeks before we start investing money. We have good signs: consumer confidence, business confidence, GDP growth, retail spending growth, improved manufacturing numbers - the list goes on. And now add this: the detail under the unemployment number. Put that on the list, step back, and assess what really does look like a recovery, if we just give it the chance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​By Gareth VaughanGovernor Anna Breman has implied the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee will increase the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in the run-up to November's election if members believe this is what is required."We are statutory independent. We are an independent central bank, like you point out, and we will do what is best for the New Zealand economy and to reach our inflation target," Breman told interest.co.nz in a new episode of the Of Interest podcast.She was asked if the Reserve Bank believes increasing the OCR is necessary, she would be comfortable doing so in the run up to November's election.Breman was speaking on Friday, after the release of Statistics NZ's December quarter Consumers Price Index (CPI) showed annual inflation at 3.1%, above the Reserve Bank's 1% to 3% target range."We are carefully looking through all the data. It's clear that there are some items in there that typically are very volatile. They can change a lot between different quarters. But of course 3.1% is high and it means that inflation that's been hurting households for many years is still above where we want it to be, but the outlook is still favorable in terms of inflation going forward. So it's also important to stress that we will focus on getting inflation back in the target band and towards the midpoint of the target band," Breman said.The Reserve Bank reviews the OCR for the first time this year on February 18.In a note following the CPI release BNZ Head of Research Stephen Toplis said financial markets had almost fully priced in a first OCR increase for the Reserve Bank's September 2 Monetary Policy Statement. And BNZ's economists have brought forward their expectations for a first OCR hike to September 2 from February 2027."One thing that needs to be taken into consideration is the General Election on November 7. The Reserve Bank is operationally independent so it can broadly do what it wants when it wants, but central banks are not keen to become embroiled in election campaigns if it can be avoided," said Toplis."In our opinion, this means the 28 October Monetary Policy Review would be far from optimal for a first rate hike. Moreover, it's always easier to tell the full story with a complete Monetary Policy Statement when a hiking cycle, or cutting, begins."Breman said she doesn't comment directly on market pricing. The OCR is currently at 2.25%, having been reduced from 5.50% since July 2024.In the podcast audioBreman speaks further about inflation including the challenges facing households, whether she expects help from government with the inflation fight, limits to Reserve Bank monetary policy, her recent support of US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and the response from Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Finance Minister Nicola Willis, risks around the Fed becoming less independent when President Donald Trump appoints a new Chairman, what climate change means for the Reserve Bank, her thoughts on a potential central bank digital currency, and more.*You can find all episodes of the Of Interest podcast here.​

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Trump: 6/10 An infuriating mix of effective and insane. It's rare for a single person to dominate news everyday all week, but there you go. Iceland: 2/10 Was Iceland his Biden moment and no one called it out? Can you threaten to invade a place who's name you can't even remember? Tony Brown: 8/10 Appeared on the show this week and set the cat amongst the pigeons. The rugby union: 2/10 When you look at Razor and listen to Tony, where do you reckon the real issues are? Anna Breman: 6/10 The Dr vs Winston vs Nicola. I side with Anna. She is either independent or she isn't. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of all the nutty stuff Trump is up to, the most egregious is the DOJ-Jerome Powell investigation. Powell —I have not one shadow of doubt— makes, along with his board members, decisions based on traditional economic or monetary thinking. Trump does not. Of course you can debate, as we have in this country, whether a governor or chair of a central bank is doing the right thing or a good thing. But what you don't do is weaponize the law to hunt him down. A central bank's independence is the cornerstone of how a lot of the world's economy works. It matters. Which is why so many central bank chiefs came out in defence of Powell — one of which was our newly minted Reserve Bank Governor, Dr Anna Breman. She is now, it seems, in trouble for doing so. Winston Peters I didn't take that seriously, but Nicola Willis I do. And together I most certainly do. Both have now spoken out against her move. Willis says she should have taken advice. Breman says she didn't want to wake Willis at 3 in the morning. That worries me. I have woken the boss here at 3 in the morning because my computer password didn't work. I would have no hesitation ringing Willis at a similar time. I worry about her weakness. But more importantly — advice on what? Breman is independent. The irony is that the entire debate around Powell is about independence and the defence of it. Can Breman now only be independent if the government says so? And if that's the case, how far removed from the Trump view of the world are Peters and Willis? Are Willis and Peters scared of America and the White House? Would the advice have been: “Look, obviously you are independent, but please keep in mind we are scared witless of the nut job in Washington, so anything you can do to stop things getting messy would be appreciated”? Or —if we are universally agreed Breman should have taken advice— is she in fact a loose unit? Have we hired the wrong person? A person who has put her foot in it having only been in the job 15 minutes? So which is it? She is independent, and good on her? Or she is a puppet of government and she's trouble waiting to happen? Answers please. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Brash says everyone should be concerned about political interference regarding matters at America's central bank. US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he's now embroiled in a criminal investigation because he didn't cut interest rates as much as Donald Trump wanted. Trump denies involvement but is standing by calls for Powell to be replaced. RBNZ Governor Anna Breman signed a joint statement in support of Powell, saying he's highly respected, with an unwavering commitment to the public interest. But Winston Peters rebuked her for it, saying she needs to stay in her New Zealand lane and stick to domestic monetary policy. But Brash, a former New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor, strongly backs Breman, saying that Peters is in the wrong in this situation. He told Andrew Dickens it's in everyone's interests for the Federal Reserve to be able to make its own independent decisions, free from interference. Brash says the US dollar is the backbone of the world economy and the world monetary policy system, and anything that jeopardises that affects everyone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwibank has scrapped it's plans for partial privatisation after the Reserve Bank announced it's reduction of the amount of capital it requires banks to hold to protect their depositors in the event of a crisis. The bank had been talking to investors, seeking a $500 million capital raise after the Government gave it the green light to raise money to become more competitive. Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich talked to Andrew Dickens about the change and the future of the market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman is pushing traders in financial markets to focus on the bank's November 26 Monetary Policy Statement. This has prompted investors to speculate that interest rates will remain low throughout 2026. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new head of the Reserve Bank says she wants financial markets to know exactly where she stands, after stepping in to calm markets this week. Corin Dann talks to Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman

Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time. Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to Corin Dann.

Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Summer is well and truly here, and with warmer days comes more time spent outdoors, and the need for sunscreen; Splore has decided to call it quits after its 2026 show after lower than hoped ticket sales.

If you weren't already feeling confident about 2026, I've got two reasons you should. At least two major retail banks see signs of an economic recovery and we have a new Reserve Bank Governor. No pressure on Anna Breman, but she hasn't arrived a day too soon given that the old lot were still managing to stuff things up until literally the last chance they had, with Christian Hawkesby saying the wrong thing and sending wholesale market rates, and therefore fixed term interest rates, up by 30 basis points. To be fair to him, he was only the fill in. And if we're honest with ourselves it's more hope than certainty that the Swedish import will be any better than Hawkesby or Adrian Orr. But then again you could argue it really would be hard to be worse given the last four years. But we're here for the good news. The good news is that Anna Breman arriving as the new broom coincides with ASB, and now Kiwibank, all saying it's on. They're seeing signs of a recovery for 2026. Kiwibank's call arguably matters more than the others because they've been the gloomiest. They were calling for more rate cuts than the Reserve Bank was prepared for. They were warning it was more grim out there than the Wellington bankers realised. They were right. So here's hoping they are right again when they say sales are already up, and when sales go up, everything else follows. House prices are up 2-3% next year. The economy is growing 2.4% and then it's 3% the next year. I don't know about you but that combo - a new person in charge of the central bank and growing consensus that the recovery is now on - is probably the best Christmas present i could wish for. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman, hosted an event for media earlier, allowing financial journalists to get their first look. Breman is monitoring the impact of tightening financial conditions, amid concerns about the state of the OCR. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After yet another OCR cut, economists and mortgage holders alike are holding their breath for December - the last announcement of the year. A new report from Infometrics suggests the Reserve Bank may be taking the cuts too far, and risking an overstimulated economy. Most forecasts have predicted more cuts coming, but it's possible that Dr Anna Breman may have a different way of handling things. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new governor has been appointed for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand - all the way from Sweden. Dr Anna Breman has already received criticism from economists who find themselves concerned that someone with such little knowledge of the New Zealand economy will hold such a high stakes position. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Reserve Bank governor has been appointed, and Dr Anna Breman is well aware her first task will be to rebuild transparency and accountability at the central bank. In this week's Focus on Politics, political reporter Giles Dexter looks at the Reserve Bank's tumultuous year, and what fresh challenges await the incoming governor.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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What's your message to the new Reserve Bank Governor? Dr Anna Breman is moving from Sweden to take up the job and will begin her five-year term at the start of December. I thought it was interesting to hear her say yesterday that one of the first things she plans to do is to travel around the country to meet and listen to people. She says she wants to meet people in regular households and students, to hear what they've got to say. What would you tell her? What do you think she needs to know? Back in March, when Adrian Orr quit, my advice to whoever eventually took over was to be the complete opposite of him. To make sure they stayed in their lane and kept themselves in check. Because when you're the Reserve Bank governor, your job is to be part of creating a rock star economy – you're not the rock star yourself. What I heard yesterday gives me confidence that Dr Breman is going to do exactly that. Keep the ego under control, but more importantly, actually listen to what's going on. The fact that one of the first things she plans to do is go around the country and talk to people like you and me, I think that's brilliant. But it can't just be a one-off. She needs to be in Christchurch and Auckland pretty much all the time, as well as Wellington and other parts of the country. Because Auckland and Christchurch are the two powerhouses of New Zealand's economy. If I had half an hour with Dr Breman, I'd tell her that she needs to get out of Wellington and talk to real people on a regular basis. To see what people are paying at the supermarket check-outs, to see what people are paying for power, and not just read about it in reports written by officials who can still afford to buy their coffees and lunches and nights out at the weekend. I suppose what I'm saying is that Dr Breman needs to be a Reserve Bank Governor of the people. That might be a tall order but that's what I'd say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new governor of the Reserve Bank has been appointed - with Dr Anna Breman set to become the first woman to hold the role; New data from the Ministry of Social Development shows almost 50 percent of people have chosen to forgo produce to save money - double the number that did in 2018; The cruise ship season is officially underway, but with fewer ships scheduled to come to New Zealand ports this year; Bird memes are taking over the internet, as the Bird of the Year competition heats up.

A new governor of the Reserve Bank has been appointed - with Dr Anna Breman set to become the first woman to hold the role. Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell spoke to Alexa Cook.

The Reserve Bank Governor appointment is not to be underestimated. We have never had a foreigner. Well, we have (the first was British) but that was in 1934 and that's the sort of thing you would have expected given colonialism. Obviously, the fact she is female should not be a thing. I think we have seen plenty of examples that essentially woman can, and do, do anything and the more we continue to isolate out appointments on gender, the more we remind ourselves how little in our minds we have moved forward. But the fact we seem to have attracted what they suggested was a good line up, both numerically and in talent, from offshore is a good tick for this country's reputation. Anna Breman may well use this as a springboard to big banks, who knows. But moving your family halfway around the world is no small thing and you have to believe that the place you are landing isn't a dump, and you can make a difference. I don't think I'm reading too much into the Willis comments at the press conference when she said Christian Hawkesby had done an admirable job. Admirable... is that glowing? I don't think so. He applied for the job but sadly, given his proximity to Adrian Orr, he didn't stand a chance and is now to leave the bank. That in part may have played a role in someone from outside the joint getting the gig. If you're from Sweden you had nothing to do with what has been a hopeless time for the bank, riddled with incompetence and secrecy. Breman said our bank is widely and highly regarded. If I take her at her word that's reassuring, but you can equally suggest she would say that, wouldn't she? What I am interested in is whether she can get a grip on the country and its economic culture. I remain convinced that at least part of the reason the Reserve Bank have messed the recovery up so badly is they don't get out of Wellington. There are too many spreadsheets and not enough real world, not enough vibe, not enough on-the-ground readings. It's a challenge for a Northern European to soak up something like New Zealand and get a gut feel for it and flip it. How long would it take anyone of us to suss out the subtlety of Sweden? But given where we are, she starts from a low base, and the only way is up. Let's hope she's a rockstar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our next Reserve Bank Governor is being commended for her track record in Sweden. Dr Anna Breman —the First Deputy-Governor of Sweden's central bank— will lead our central bank from December. Swedish economist Selva Baziki says the Swedish economy is similar to New Zealand's. And she told Mike Hosking Breman and her colleagues successfully reined in inflation without too much economic impact. Baziki says they've done quite well in the tough job of balancing growth and employment with inflation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 25th of September, a Swedish economist delves into the credentials of our incoming Reserve Bank Governor. Pharmac is funding new medicines who should help our patients and hospitals – David Seymour discusses. Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is in studio to reflect on the year and talk about the upcoming Chasing the Fox event. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight. First up, a new Reserve Bank governor has been appointed and Dr Anna Breman will be the first women in the role in New Zealand. How significant is this and how important is the appointment for women in economics? Then, Auckland Council is voting on whether to keep going with what's known at Plan Change 78 which allows for three story houses to be put up anywhere, or a revised plan which incorporates 10-15 storey buildings. Simon Wilson brings us the latest from a very contentious debate.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 24 September 2025, first we got Ikea and now we get a Swedish Reserve Bank Governor! Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Ryan Bridge why Dr. Anna Breman got the top job. US president Donald Trump's visit at the UN was as fiery as expected, including getting stuck on an escalator! US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley was there for it all. Auckland Council has officially voted in favour of 15-storey apartment blocks along major arterial routes in central Auckland. NIMBYs can still protest during the consultation protest though! Should Kiwis pay to park at our national parks? Federated Mountain Clubs are not happy with it. Plus, the Huddle debates the damning result from today's Mood of the Boardroom. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Swedes do central banking a little different to us, and I reckon it's good news we've got a Swede in charge. Riksbank - their RBNZ equivalent - is really big on this thing called transparency. There's three things to know - this is stuff they do that we don't, currently. 1. They rank amongst best performing on openness and honesty in the world.2. They publish an actual forward forecast for the OCR - we don't.3. They publish alternative scenarios and minutes. In the minutes, you get to see which of these guys voted which way and their justifications for dong so. Currently, we don't even get to know which way the committee members voted, let alone why. And remember, the Fed in the US and the Bank of England do - as does Riksbank. So here's hoping the Swede in charge will help shake things up and that changes will be made and sunlight will be shone. A new dawn, perhaps, for 2 The Terrace, after a dark and cloudy rollercoaster ride of terror under Adrian Orr. Her name is Anna Breman and her CV reads as you'd expect - current 2IC of Riksbank in her home country. And she's held academic jobs and been the Chief Economist at a retail bank. She's moving here with the family. Which is nice - but I don't know how NZ First will feel about us importing another migrant for a Kiwi job. The reality is, most of the heavy lifting will - hopefully - have been done by the time she sits down for her first briefing on December 1st. We've got two more reviews under Hawkesby in October and November. Then he's gone. Not just from the top job, but the bank entirely. And then they shut up shop for Christmas till February. Let's hope as she enjoys what I'm sure will be a welcome sunny Kiwi summer, she brings a bit of that sunshine - the best disinfectant in town - to 2, The Terrace. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three hundred potential candidates were identified in the hunt for our new Reserve Bank Governor. The role has gone to Anna Breman, who was the First Deputy Governor of Sweden's central bank. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it was a a tough competition amongst candidates. "The Reserve Bank went through a process of both advertising and also doing a large international search to consider people that could be qualified for the role." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Reserve Bank Governor is pledging to build trust and credibility. Sweden's Anna Breman has been announced to lead the central bank, taking over from interim Governor Christian Hawkesby in December. She'll be the first woman to ever hold the role - selected from more than 300 candidates who were initially identified. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell says Breman has revealed the new core ideals of the RBNZ under her leadership - and has voiced her commitment to transparency. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Reserve Bank Governor is pledging to build trust and credibility. Sweden's Anna Breman has been announced to lead the central bank, taking over from interim Governor Christian Hawkesby in December. She'll be the first woman to ever hold the role - selected from more than 300 candidates who were initially identified. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell says Breman has revealed the new core ideals of the RBNZ under her leadership - and has voiced her commitment to transparency. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three hundred potential candidates were identified in the hunt for our new Reserve Bank Governor. The role has gone to Anna Breman, who was the First Deputy Governor of Sweden's central bank. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it was a a tough competition amongst candidates. "The Reserve Bank went through a process of both advertising and also doing a large international search to consider people that could be qualified for the role." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street föll efter fed-chefens tal I Asien är det mestadels uppåt I Sverige är Riksbankens Anna Breman klar som Nya Zeelands nya riksbankschef

Ett ovanligt nyhetstungt råd avhandlar utnämnandet Anna Breman till ny centralbankschef på Nya Zeeland. En Champions League-övergång, konstaterar Claes Måhlén. Men vem ersätter Breman och vad händer nu med balansen i Riksbanken? Susanne Spector hävdar att vi har mindre lågkonjunktur än vi tror, varnar för en bubbla i guldpriset och slår fast att hushållens återhämtningsfest inte blir så festlig.

The new Reserve Bank Governor seems to tick all the boxes. Dr Anna Breman has been announced as the next Governor, taking over from Christian Hawkesby in December. She was the First Deputy Governor of Sweden's central bank, and was selected from more than 300 candidates that were initially identified. Economist Cameron Bagrie told Francesca Rudkin that Breman is going to be laser focused on the key priorities, including delivering low and stable inflation. He says they're going to go back to basics as the epicentre of any central bank is credibility – credibility of the framework, the governor, and the governance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice riksbankschef Anna Breman varnar för att dra tillbaka de penningpolitiska stödåtgärderna för tidigt och efterlyser tydligare signaler om vart finanspolitiken är på väg. Hon avfärdar också alla rykten om inflationens död och förordar ”is i magen” när det gäller kronans utveckling. Det säger hon i en specialutgåva av Makrorådet.Programledare: Di:s makroexpert Viktor Munkhammar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Riksbanken är i rampljuset och har köpt tillgångar för hundratals miljarder kronor i år, och när räntan är noll tvingar det ut banken på en ny spelplan med andra åtgärder än att sänka och höja styrräntan. Men vad gör egentligen Sveriges Riksbank? Och varför borde vi prata mer om penningpolitik? Gäst är Anna Breman, vice riksbankschef. Programledare: Simon Vinge. Producent: Sanna Rundqvist.

SNS/SHOF Finanspanel gästas av vice riksbankschef Anna Breman för ett samtal om penningpolitikens roll i kriser lik den vi nu är mitt inne i. Vilka åtgärder har Riksbanken vidtagit? Hur ser samordningen ut med andra myndigheter i Sverige? På vilket sätt arbetar Riksbanken och andra centralbanker för att motverka effekterna av coronapandemin? Christina Nyman, chefsekonom vid Handelsbanken, med lång erfarenhet inom Riksbanken, medverkar också i samtalet. Det gör även Anna Seim, docent i nationalekonomi. Hennes forskning handlar bland annat om effekter av olika monetära regimer, växelkurser och finansiella systemrisker.

I Ekonomistudion tisdag:x. Rekyl i marknaden - uppåt på Stockholmsbörsen efter gårdagens slakt. Analys av läget i programmetx. Riksbanken i beredskap - bland annat företagsobligationer står i fokus när Ingves och Anna Breman mötte finansutskottet x. Och hur påverkas bomarknaden av oron? Vad skulle en karantän innebära? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vilka blir egentligen konsekvenserna av nedskärningarna på Nya Karolinska? Magnus Thoren är på plats i Berlin 30 år efter att muren fall och Kristdemokraterna håller riksting. Ny vice riksbankchef är Anna Breman, vad betydde Berlinmurens fall för Sverige? Den mentala Berlinmuren och vi hör ett 20 år gammalt reportage om musik från muren.

I dagens program:Swedbanks chef-ekonom Anna Breman blir ny vice riksbankschef. Intervju och analys.Imorgon, lördag, var det 30 år sedan Berlinmuren föll. Hur har det förändrat Sverige, världen och världsekonomin? Intervju med Klas Eklund.Och så blir det Fredagspanel. Denna vecka med Sandro Scocco från Arena Idé och & historie-professorn Lars Trägårdh. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Höstbudgeten i september är den första mer omfattande budgetproposition som regeringen presenterar efter den sakpolitiska överenskommelsen som slöts mellan regeringen, Centerpartiet och Liberalerna i början av året. Vilka skatte- och avgiftsförändringar föreslår regeringen? Vilka områden och reformer prioriteras? Hur ser regeringen på den ekonomiska utvecklingen och vilka är osäkerhetsfaktorerna? Medverkar på detta seminarie från SNS gör finansminister Magdalena Andersson och Anna Breman, chefekonom på Swedbank.

Finns det en politisk vilja att ändra det ramverk som styr finanspolitiken? Här är säsongspremiären för Ekonomiekot Extra: Programledare är Jan Andersson. Bildtext: Programledare Jan Andersson tillsammans med Ekonomiekots gruppchef Anders Billing, Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman. Klas Eklund som är seniorekonom vid Mannheimer Swartling pratar med Ekots inrikeskommentator Tomas Ramberg Fotograf: Anders Wennersten

Stora förändringar av arbetsrätt, bostadspolitik och skatter kan vara på gång. Vad innebär det för landets och medborgarnas ekonomi? Programledare: Hanna Malmodin Medverkande och röster i programmet: Anders Jelmin, reporter Ekonomiekot Anders Billing, producent, chef Ekonomiekot Harry Flam, professor Stockholms universitet och ordf Finanspolitiska rådet Anna Breman, chefekonom Swedbank Robert Bergqvist, chefekonom SEB John Bercow, talman Storbritannien Andreas Norlén, Sveriges riksdags talman Tekniker: Marie Persson ekonomiekotextra@sverigesradio.se

Riksbanken höjer räntan, men under stor vånda. Det säger Anna Breman och Kristin Magnusson Bernard i Di-podden Makrorådet. De kallar det "anmärkningvärt" att osäkerheten är så stor inför ett så viktigt beslut. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Den generella bilden är att den svenska ekonomin utvecklas starkt. Men under det tredje kvartalet krympte BNP förmodligen i jämförelse med det andra. Det säger Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman och Kristin Magnusson Bernard, global chef för makroanalys på Nordea, i Di-podden Makrorådet. Dessutom två heta spaningar.Di-podden Makrorådet publiceras varannan onsdag. Prenumerera på Makrorådet för att alltid få det senaste avsnittet, tidigare delar hittar du här: https://www.acast.com/makroradet See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I Makrorådet avhandlar Di:s Viktor Munkhammar de stora ekonomiska frågorna med två ekonomiska experter. I detta avsnitt: Hur svag är tillväxten i Sverige just nu? Får det regeringslösa tillståndet konsekvenser för svensk ekonomi nästa år?Dessutom två heta spaningar levererade av veckans gäster: Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman och Kristin Magnusson Bernard, global chef för makroanalys på Nordea.Di-podden Makrorådet publiceras varannan onsdag. Prenumerera på Makrorådet för att alltid få det senaste avsnittet, tidigare delar hittar du här: https://www.acast.com/makroradet See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman och Nordeas chefsanalytiker Andreas Wallström nagelfar Riksbankens senaste besked. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sverige går till val, men frågan är: Hur påverkar politiken din plånbok? Ekonomirookien Viktor Engberg i samtal med Swedbanks chefekonom Anna Breman.

Vad är reporänta? Och hur påverkar den din plånbok? Ekonomirookien Viktor Engberg i samtal med Swedbanks chefekonom Anna Breman.

De djupa såren efter finanskrisen sitter i och Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman får obehagliga associationer av dagens politiska och ekonomiska läge.”Tyvärr ser jag paralleller till 30-talet”, säger hon i Di:s Analyspodden.I stora delar av västvärlden var finanskrisen 2008-2009 den värsta krisen sedan 1930-talet, påminner hon. Och nu börjar geopolitik och ekonomi påminna om utvecklingen efter den förra stora krisen, varnar Anna Breman. Ett spänt geopolitiskt läge, hot om handelstullar och en oroande politisk utveckling tornar upp sig, varnar hon i Analyspodden.Samtidigt får kronan rejält med stryk och varken Anna Breman eller Nordeas chefsanalytiker Andreas Wallström vågar räkna med någon snabb revansch.”Om man undantar finanskrisen så är kronan på sin svagaste nivå sedan 1919”, säger Andreas Wallström. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Har stabiliseringspolitiken spelat ut sin roll? Och blir euron en valfråga? Anna Breman, chefsekonom på Swedbank och Andreas Wallström, chefsanalytiker på Nordea, ger sin syn i veckans avsnitt av Makrorådet. De diskuterar även om produktiviteten möjligen kan ta fart efter en lång och seg återhämtning och det svåra läge som kan vänta efter höstens val - Sverige går sannolikt in i en lågkonjunktur under nästa mandatperiod med redan mycket låga räntor samtidigt som det blir svårt att få till en stark regering i en splittrad riksdag. Programledare: Di:s makroexpert Johanna Jeansson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Riksbanken kan ha bommat chansen att höja räntan när den lät bli under fjolårets medvind. Nu står den svenska centralbanken inför ett dilemma. Det säger Anna Breman och Andreas Wallström i Makrorådet.Dessutom:Risken ökar för att statsobligationer blir en bristvara.Placerarna fokuserar allt mer på hållbarhet.Den långa trenden med fallande räntor är inte över - uppgången är tillfällig, hävdar Andreas Wallström.Programledare: Di:s makroexpert Viktor Munkhammar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Riksbanken lyckades i onsdagens räntebesked vara både mjuk och hård på samma gång. Manegen är krattad för en höjning i juli eller september. Det säger Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman och SEB:s analyschef Johan Javeus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Darrigt läge på bostadsmarknaden, oljepriser på tvåårshögsta och Riksbankens försiktiga frikoppling från ECB - I Makrorådet diskuterar Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman och SEB:s analyschef Johan Javéus de stora ekonomiska frågorna. Programledare Viktor Munkhammar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Riksbankscheferna måste gå varsamt fram och vakta sin vakta sin tunga noga när reporäntan ska höjas, enligt bedömare. För räntan har bottnat. Plus, en tidigare riksbankschef varnar för ny finanskris. Ekonomiekot Extra Special från Almedalen.  På scen: Anna Breman, chefsekonom Swedbank Anna Öster, chefsekonom Länsförsäkringar Annika Winsth, chefsekonom Nordea Anders Billing, chef Ekonomiekot Sveriges radio Intervjuade: Urban Bäckström, tidigare vd Svenskt näringsliv och tidigare riksbankschef Stefan Ingves, riksbankschef Programledare: Louise Andrén Meiton

Karl-Johan Persson, vd H&M, om konkurrensen från Amazon och samarbetet med Zalando. Professor John Hassler analyserar statsfinanserna och utspel från Magdalena Andersson (S) och Ulf Kristersson (M). Intervjuade: Karl-Johan Persson, vd H&M Magdalena Andersson (S), finansminister  Ulf Kristersson (M), ekonomiskpolitisk talesperson Anna Breman, chefsekonom Swedbank I studion: John Hassler, professor Stockholms universitet Anders Billing, gruppchef Ekonomiekot Robin Salomonsson, reporter Ekot Programledare och producent: Louise Andrén Meiton Tekniker: Glate Öhman

Konjunkturuppgången går på övertid men två skäl talar för att den ändå har mer att ge. Det säger Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman och SEB:s analyschef Johan Javeus i Dagens industris podd Makrorådet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Samtidigt som de politiska riskerna är stora ser det bättre ut i Europakonjunkturen, där återhämtningen inte har kommit lika långt som i USA. Det säger Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman i Makrorådet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Är Trumprallyt redan över? Meningarna går isär när Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman diskuterar saken med SEB:s analyschef Johan Javeus i Dagens industris podd Makrorådet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Det är inte lätt att hålla koll på alla finansiella begrepp. Panelen diskuterar hur de finansiella verktygen kan utvecklas för att få fram de bostäder som behövs. Medverkande: Folkhems vd Kenneth Wilén, finansmarknadsminister Per Bolund, Swedbanks chefekonom Anna Breman och Evidens vd Ted Lindqvist. Programledare: Emma Jonsteg.

Hur mycket kommer tillväxten att påverkas av brexit-omröstningen? Och hur kan världshandeln påverkas? Gäster i Ekonomiekot Lördag är Henrik Horn, professor och specialist på handelsavtal, och Anna Breman, chefekonom på Swedbank.

Vad ska vi jobba med i framtiden? Blir de hög- och lågkvalificerade jobben fler? Och de mellankvalificerade jobben färre? Blir arbetsmarknadsstrukturen en banan? Beror det på politik, inkomstskillnader, globalisering eller digitalisering? Swedbanks chefsekonom är inte överens med Sandro Scocco.

Den svenska ekonomin går som tåget. Men festen är snart över, säger Swedbanks chefsekonom Anna Breman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ekonomiekot lördag handlar om framtidens arbetsmarknad, vad kan komma att datoriseras och vilka yrken kan försvinna? Gäster är Anna Breman, analytiker på Swedbank och Stefan Fölster, chef för tankesmedjan Reforminstitutet. Programledare Pär Ivarsson.

RBS Skandinavienchef Pär Magnusson och Anna Breman, analytiker på Swedbank analyserar finansministerns sänkta överskottsmål och läget i Grekland. Dessutom levererar de varsin spaning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ekonomiekot lördag handlar om centralbanker och valutor. Kan det ligga ett nytt valutakrig och lura om hörnet, när centralbankernas åtgärder för att få fart på inflationen ofta också får resultatet att den egna valutan tappar i värde gentemot andra valutor. Gäster är Anna Breman, makroanalytiker på Swedbank, och Harry Flam, professor i internationell ekonomi vid Stockholms Universitet. Programledare Pär Ivarsson.

Vetenskapsradion Forum, mån 1 december kl 13.20, tis 2 december kl 19.03 och sön 7 december kl 19.35 Måndag 1 december startar julhandeln i Sverige, och om prognoserna från Svensk Handel håller i sig så kommer den som vanligt att slå alla rekord. Varsel, börsras och ekonomisk kris verkar helt enkelt inte spela någon roll när det gäller att köpa julklappar. Men beror det på att människor med breda ekonomiska marginaler köper allt mer, på att gemene man tar lån eller köper på kredit, eller är det helt enkelt ett tecken på att julen är en högtid med sällsynt seglivade traditioner? Kan det till och med vara så att prognoserna om julhandeln fungerar som självuppfyllande profetior? Ekonomen Ulrika Holmberg och etnologen Helene Brembeck reder ut fenomenet julhandel.Julen är också högsäsong för landets insamlingsorganisationer och på 15 år har antalet insamlingsorganisationer i Sverige trefaldigats. Anna Breman forskar om ekonomisk psykologi och filantropi, och hon säger att vi skänker pengar både av altruistiska skäl och för att det får oss att må bra.Dessutom fortsätter serien om rymmare, och i veckans avsnitt berättar Bengt Svensson, docent i socialt arbete, om hyr rymmare planerar sin rymning.Programledare är Urban Björstadius.