
Liam Dann
Liam Dann is the business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald, where he has worked since 2003. He is known for his insightful analysis and commentary on economic issues affecting New Zealand, particularly in relation to monetary policy and market trends. As a senior writer and columnist, Dann also produces and presents videos and podcasts, making complex financial topics accessible to a broader audience. His recent work has focused on the potential impacts of inflation and global economic policies on New Zealand's recovery trajectory.
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Liam Dann is the business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Oil crisis over? – Z Energy chief Lindis Jones on what happens to petrol prices now ... and who we should be thanking
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Inside Economics: Could KiwiSaver funds buy back our banks over time? – Liam DannLiam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Are Treasury’s sunny forecasts out of step with reality? – Liam DannLiam Dann is a business editor at large.
Budget 2026: S&P Global Ratings underwhelmed by Govt’s efforts to return the books to surplus; economists wary of Treasury’s rosy forecastsLiam Dann is a business editor at large who is involved in the Budget Q&A.
Budget 2026: Ex-Finance Minister praises direction of Budget but has reservationsBusiness editor-at-large Liam Dann is one of the experts available for a live chat regarding Budget 2026.
Budget 2026 live Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questionsLiam Dann is mentioned as a business editor at large.
Budget 2026: Winston Peters’ $1b rail investment to focus on maintenance and renewalsDo you have questions about the Budget? Ask our experts – business editor at large Liam Dann.
Opposition, advocates slam Budget 2026 for failing on child poverty targetsLiam Dann is the business editor at large.
Budget 2026: Calculator shows how inflation, wage and house price growth affect youLiam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Budget 2026: No lollies, just healthy snacks dressed up as treats - Liam DannLiam Dann is mentioned as a business editor at large who can answer questions about the Budget.
Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ heartfelt family moment during fiscal plan deliveryLiam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
New Zealand’s top-five Budget bombshells ... plus, how can economists be so divided on the need for rate hikes – Inside EconomicsLiam Dann is the business editor at large who is participating in a Q&A about the Budget.
Budget 2026: Will Finance Minister Nicola Willis deliver for voters in election year?Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Reserve Bank makes split vote call: Rates hikes are coming, how far will they go?Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Reserve Bank decision: OCR on hold at 2.25%, warns rate rises to come sooner than forecastLiam Dann is the business editor-at-large and hosts The Economy of Everything podcast.
‘A Budget for grown-ups’: Why Christopher Luxon faces pressure to still deliver treats – The Economy of EverythingLiam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Iran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Survey shows investors turn away from housing, plus ... are Aussie bank profits too big? – Inside EconomicsLiam Dann is the business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald and has been with the publication since 2003.
Iran conflict: Petrol prices, interest rates and KiwiSaver - where you could feel the financial fallout
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Economic recovery slowly rolling north into other regions, says InfometricsLiam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
An OCR alternative...could KiwiSaver be used to control inflation? - Inside EconomicsLiam Dann is the business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Why does talking about economic recovery make some people so angry? – Liam Dann
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates loomsLiam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Wet January dampens retail spending - Stats NZ dataLiam Dann is the business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald and has been with the publication since 2003.
Reserve Bank expected to bring forward interest rate hike as inflation risk growsLiam Dann is business editor-at-large for the NZ Herald.
Ongoing export boom highlights just how broken the economy is – Liam DannNZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann told The Front Page it’s true employment rose, but only slightly.
Labour market warning signs as unemployment climbs to 5.4% – The Front PageLiam Dann is business editor-at-large for the NZ Herald.
Gold rush, AI boom, inflation: What Trump turmoil means for Kiwi investors - Liam Dann
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the NZ Herald and has been with the publication since 2003.
Why sales teams are cautious about economic recovery in 2026
Liam Dann is the business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Inside Economics: How inflation threatens the recovery - ‘dirty details creep us out the most’






















































