Liam Dann
New ZealandjournalistMale6.2Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
Christopher Luxon was right. We need to stop ‘hanging on’ – Liam DannNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
Liam Dann looked at whether the new policy from New Zealand First might work.
More migrants or more babies? How to address our population problems – The Economy of EverythingNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
Liam Dann told The Front Page that the underutilisation rate is a crucial story.
Should Kiwis ignore the cost of living and trust the long-term plan? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
Liam Dann is the business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Unemployment rate hits 5.6% - worse than expectationsNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Jobless on the rise: Unemployment rate expected to land higher this weekNew Zealand· 2026-08-03
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Slow recovery: Why it’s too late for the economy to save National now – Liam DannNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
Liam Dann is the business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Business confidence rebounds as firms hope for lower inflationNew Zealand· 2026-07-30
Liam Dann is the business editor-at-large who discusses the economic situation and job market.
More job losses coming as firms face slower recovery – The Economy of EverythingNew Zealand· 2026-07-29NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann told The Front Page that Kiwis have already been through a long stretch of high inflation.
Why inflation is up again and what’s really driving it – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-22Liam Dann says that the trend of rising entertainment costs could be problematic for governments all over the world.
Funflation...the new cost of living concern – The Economy of EverythingNew Zealand· 2026-07-22Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
What can governments really do to ease the cost-of-living pain? - Inside EconomicsNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
Liam Dann is the business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
My daughter moved to Melbourne. Will our economy ever be strong enough to bring her home? – Liam DannNew Zealand· 2026-07-19Liam Dann is the business editor-at-large who hosts the series 'The Economy of Everything'.
‘We need a new model’... Gen Z economist Leonard Hong makes the case for compulsory KiwiSaver - Money TalksNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald and engages in a conversation about AI and human relationships.
Liam Dann: Is AI my drunk friend? I asked and got a surprising responseNew Zealand· 2026-07-12
Liam Dann warned that while recovery may be underway, the last bit could still be very painful.
Recovery reboot: Is the worst behind us now? – The Economy of EverythingNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Why ANZ economists are upbeat about the Reserve Bank’s OCR increaseNew Zealand· 2026-07-08
Liam Dann is the business editor at large for the NZ Herald who discussed the impact of fuel price shocks on inflation.
How the oil shock is keeping the OCR guessing game alive - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
OCR preview: Economists split as RBNZ weighs knife-edge cash-rate callNew Zealand· 2026-07-06
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Time for a bipartisan approach: Why Labour should get on board with compulsory KiwiSaver – Liam DannNew Zealand· 2026-07-04
Liam Dann is the business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald and presents a podcast.
Inside Economics: The Opportunity Party’s tax reset won’t fly, so what would they really bring to a coalition?New Zealand· 2026-07-01
Liam Dann argued that the tech sector's impact on the global economy is not as deep as banking.
Could the NZ economy weather an AI-fuelled global market crash? – The Economy of EverythingNew Zealand· 2026-07-01Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
What’s going on with petrol prices, and will they fall fast enough to turn the economy around? – Liam DannNew Zealand· 2026-06-27
Liam Dann co-hosts The Economy of Everything and comments on the affordability of saving.
Compulsory KiwiSaver: Could mandatory saving close the wealth gap with Australia? – The Economy of EverythingNew Zealand· 2026-06-25Liam 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 thankingNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Inside Economics: Could KiwiSaver funds buy back our banks over time? – Liam DannNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Liam Dann is business editor-at-large for the New Zealand Herald.
Are Treasury’s sunny forecasts out of step with reality? – Liam DannNew Zealand· 2026-05-31Liam 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 forecastsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Liam 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 reservationsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28Business 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 questionsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Liam Dann is mentioned as a business editor at large.
Budget 2026: Winston Peters’ $1b rail investment to focus on maintenance and renewalsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
