Category: Economy

Summaries

Eat the Rich: Study finds NZ tax system favours bottom half

“…most people at the poor end are net recipients from the government.”

April 19, 2024 9 Comments

Economy

Kiwis increasingly feeling the stress of making mortgage payments as increasing numbers of accounts past due

Kiwis are doing it tough.

April 9, 2024 3 Comments

Economy

New Zealand’s banking industry lacks competition, but there’s no easy fix

The size of the big banks is both a blessing and a curse.

April 6, 2024 No Comments

Economy

What does NZ need to do to get out of recession?

There’s likely some tough choices ahead.

March 29, 2024 No Comments

Economy

Farrar: The government needs to treat people that work like people that don’t work

Fair is fair.

March 29, 2024 1 Comment

Summaries

Don Brash says incoming Climate Change reporting requirements for banks are “absolutely nuts”

Practically speaking, banks face bigger risks than rising sea levels.

March 29, 2024 3 Comments

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Auckland’s proposed surfing venue and data centre face climate warming compliance challenge

But can you trust historical Niwa records the rules are based on?

March 26, 2024 4 Comments

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Well THAT tune changed quick: After six years blaming ‘the previous government’, Hipkins fobs recession blame onto Nats – “They are in charge now”

How soon we forget.

March 23, 2024 10 Comments

Summaries

Is the rental tax cut a boon for landlords or tenants?

“Ultimately, however, the biggest impact on the Government’s popularity on this issue will come from whether the unaffordable housing market is fixed or not.”

March 15, 2024 5 Comments

Economy

Prebble – Two “alarming” statistics, which highlight Labour’s years of failure

Richard enters the chat.

March 1, 2024 10 Comments