1BNZ front line staff say regional businesses and economy in good heart.
2BNZ said the result represented solid underlying performance in a competitive environment.
3BNZ senior economist Doug Steel said the data suggested solid economic growth.
4BNZ senior economist Doug Steel said manufacturers were more cautious last month.
5BNZ was working with the affected staff on redeployment and redundancy options.
6BNZ senior economist Craig Ebert said the RBNZ was sounding extremely dovish.
7BNZ senior economist Craig Ebert said the index was bucking the trend.
8BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis said election uncertainty was to blame.
9In July BNZ pulled the plug on its Save the Kiwi sponsorship.
10It comes as ANZ and BNZ also close branches in the regions.
11Details of the matter are otherwise confidential, the BNZ said in a statement.
12BNZ Bank senior economist Craig Ebert said there was broad-based growth.
13Williams said he has nothing personal against the BNZ or Investec.
14More detailed numbers on the BNZ's performance will be released later on Tuesday.
15BNZ worked on 80 percent of consents lodged, actually being built.
16BNZ senior economist Craig Ebert said the sector was looking buoyant despite political uncertainty.