Inside Economics: Labour’s Barbara Edmonds talks to Liam Dann about how it will help small business, keeping NZ Super at 65
LD: That’s different to National’s Investment Boost. BE: There, it’s a one-off 20% in the first year and…
I’m sorry, but commentators are wrong the NZ economic recovery is on its way – Simon Bridges
When it comes to Ukraine, what a bloody tragic loss of life it continues to be. It’s a…
Weight-loss drugs v AI: Which one will reshape the economy first – Liam Dann
I don’t doubt it will, but there is uncertainty about the timing. Meanwhile, there’s been plenty of talk…
Modernising retail payments system could boost economy by up to $1.3 billion a year
The paper says New Zealand’s payments system remained reliable for many users, but was increasingly falling behind global…
No pain, no gain: Why this property crash is good for our economy – Liam Dann
“Liam (mostly the glass half-empty, opinionist) certainly knows how to take what spring, one may have out of…
How Auckland’s big construction slump hits the whole economy – Liam Dann
The total building value was $7.2 billion, down 5.9% from the March 2025 quarter. Residential building wasn’t too…
New Zealand’s economy is set to outpace Australia’s … now what? – Liam Dann
Kiwis have been heading for greener pastures across the ditch en masse and we’re constantly looking across enviously…
Why 70 really is the new 50 … and why the retirement age will need to rise – Liam Dann
I’m acutely aware of this for two reasons. One is that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) included a…
On the canvas: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to – Liam Dann
We’ll definitely turn a corner then, right? The data will improve, and confidence will return … things will…
The economy should emerge leaner and meaner after long downturn – Liam Dann
Whatever the science might say about cause and effect, it is always my fault. On telly, they call…
The economy is recovering, but brace yourself, there’s bad news coming – Liam Dann
Even if things go well from here, we’re going to get a series of ugly economic statistics between…
This isn’t a housing market meltdown, it’s a full-blown crash – Liam Dann
The average home value in New Zealand has fallen more than 13% from its Covid-era peak, according to…