Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts – Inside Economics
Banks’ answer is that their rates had already “priced in” the OCR reductions. But they need to produce…
Gregor Paul: Scott Robertson unfiltered: What’s Razor really like?
But Razor had everyone hooked. He was what the TV world calls talent. He was the point of…
The unavoidable reason New Zealand will need to tax capital – Inside Economics
Terry A: Great idea Terry. Let’s take another look at that speech last month by Treasury’s chief strategist,…
Six artists dive into nature’s depths in new Gisborne exhibition
Torri Stewart has a combination of prints and sculptural pieces. Her sculptural works are inspired by the materials…
Inside Economics: The real reason economists are confident the recovery is coming
“I saw your recent columns where you mentioned ‘green shoots’ – a term I try to avoid but…
Inside Economics: Is the brain drain keeping unemployment down? Plus, green shoots ahead
Regards, Gil Laurenson A: Good question Gil. I’ve also tended to assume the numbers leaving New Zealand must…
Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…
Inside Economics: Is the housing wealth effect a mass delusion? Plus CGT debate unleashed
My first house in 1986 was three times my salary and there were plenty of jobs. Now it…
Inside Economics: NZ’s missing mojo – did it ever exist (and was it just property prices)?
A: Fair point. When exactly did New Zealand last have mojo? First let’s step back and clarify what…
Strong winds batter Hawke’s Bay, nail salon cabin takes a dive in Dannevirke as wind warning comes into effect
The lane was expected to be blocked for some time while the vehicle is being removed. Motorists were…
Inside Economics: Why big events like Taylor Swift concerts don’t really boost the economy
Thanks, Ken Morison Excellent point, Ken. The whole notion that relaxing regulations to allow more big events, or…
Treasury’s desperate warning to act on Superannuation challenge, plus … are things getting better? – Inside Economics
They have been shouting into the void about this for years and in pages 51 of this week’s…