Economy
Despite Treasury’s optimism, the fiscal bugbear will be daunting
Commentary on Treasury’s PREFU.
September 15, 2023
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September 6, 2023
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Economic Update August 2023
Weak retail and housing data, inflation, and low growth point to a deeper NZ recession.
September 4, 2023
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Even something with the mathematical precision of taxes has become largely emotional
Why does the “make the rich pay” crowd never mention the rich are already paying for many that pay nothing?
August 28, 2023
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Government and BlackRock promoting each other – Part 2
It’s going to take a lot more than some aspirational statements and $2b to get to 100% renewable electricity.
August 13, 2023
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Economy
A look at doomed second harbour crossing proposals for Auckland
Three and a half decades of talk preceded the latest announcement of a second harbour crossing in Auckland.
August 8, 2023
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Much talk about the Labour and Māori parties wanting to eliminate GST from some food
It may buy votes but doesn’t much help the needy afford food.
August 6, 2023
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Economic update July 2023
RBNZ holds 5.5% interest rate and explores digital currency further. Consumer prices rise while milk and property prices drop.
August 6, 2023
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What is the Progressive Home Ownership fund?
$400 million fund to help make homes affordable is not meeting objectives.
August 6, 2023
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Economy
Bank economists warn of much higher interest rates on horizon
More pain for mortgage holders?
July 11, 2023
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