Mike Jones

Mike Jones

BNZ Chief Economist
Mike is BNZ's Chief Economist. Mike is passionate about using economic insights to help people and businesses make quality decisions that create a better future for our communities and for New Zealand.
Economy still scraping along the bottom Inflation at target and likely to stay there House price expectations unchanged; we see a flat 2024 ahead of a 7% lif...
Downturn in residential construction not over yet Challenges from elevated build costs, fa...
Eco news turns less negative Fundamental downforces lifting, but way ahead still a trudge Overall, more evidence economy around ‘peak bad’ Interest rates ...
RBNZ kickstarts the easing cycle Greenlights a slow ‘n’ steady downtrend Helps the 2025 economic outlook, but near-term growth picture still troubled With...