Category: Economy

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

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Lacalle – Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) pose unnecessary risks

“The entire privacy system and monetary limit mechanism would be removed.”

February 27, 2024 1 Comment

Economy

Markets may be shouting “Kiwi, Kiwi, Kiwi!” as RBNZ takes centre stage amid global economic uncertainty

All eyes on Orr.

February 23, 2024 2 Comments

Economy

NZ Transport officials plan to quadruple speed cams, triple traffic tickets as part of Road to Zero

Is it about revenue generation or road safety?

February 20, 2024 5 Comments

Economy

Toyota bet against EVs, and looks to be winning

EV’s made up barely 1% of Toyota’s total car sales last year.

February 13, 2024 No Comments

Economy

Tight electricity supply situations could increase

Loosely translated…green energy future is unreliable.

February 6, 2024 3 Comments