Category: Economy

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The Reserve Bank of NZ is looking at launching a digital currency

The government acknowledges public concerns about privacy and control.

July 22, 2024 12 Comments

Economy

Officials’ mistrust of KiwiRail leads to cancellation of iReX project

The future of the Interislander on the water, is up in the air.

July 18, 2024 1 Comment

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Mitchell: ‘Radical action’ needed to reduce deepening welfare dependency

Is the benefit a right or a privilege?

July 3, 2024 No Comments

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Will the rush to house immigrants risk NZ credit downgrade, and thereby trigger higher interest rates?

“Bishop will be defeated as house prices rise again.”

June 30, 2024 1 Comment

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Economist explains the political and money motives behind the climate catastrophe narrative

Saving the planet or a convenient narrative to expand government control?

June 25, 2024 5 Comments

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New Zealand among the most expensive rental markets globally

Knock, knock.

June 21, 2024 No Comments

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Batten down the hatches: Consumer confidence plummets leaving businesses struggling to survive economic storm

For many consumers, it’s needs vs wants.

June 20, 2024 1 Comment

Exclusives

(Bank) balancing act: Should banks intervene to protect customers from their own poor judgement?

Given the high stakes and the potential for life-changing financial losses, what are the arguments for and against banks maintaining tighter controls over customers’ money?

June 19, 2024 7 Comments

Economy

House sales at risk due to finance delays, say brokers, as banks deny processing issues

Why the hold up?

June 18, 2024 3 Comments

Economy

Confirmation of Payee systems can stop scams – so why aren’t NZ banks using this system yet?

Summarised by Centrist If New Zealand banks and their users can use Confirmation of Payee

June 14, 2024 No Comments