Future funds become election battlegrounds for economic ambition
Both Peters and Hipkins cite Singapore’s Temasek as a role model when it comes to spurring economic growth.…
Christchurch businesses show resilience amid national gloom – 2degrees Shaping Business Study
Meanwhile, 49% of Christchurch businesses surveyed said they had introduced a new product or service in the last…
Super Round drives $13m boost for Christchurch economy
“The sellout crowds, quality of rugby and atmosphere across the three days made Super Round a memorable occasion…
Inside Economics: NZ house prices on track for longest downturn in modern history
The longest (in records dating back to 1962) was five years, peak to trough, between 1975 and 1980.…
Why Auckland’s economic recovery seems continually out of reach – The Front Page
“I look back at the the period from after the GFC [Global Financial Crisis] through to Covid, and it…
Prime Minister in Australia: Luxon speaks after press conference with Anthony Albanese
In opening this morning’s meeting, Albanese lamented the turmoil affecting global trade, namely the ramifications of the Middle…
Why NZ needs bold energy reform this election – Simon Bridges
Reforming New Zealand’s electricity market is critical for ensuring our economic security. More Kiwis are moving permanently to…
Inside Economics: Could KiwiSaver funds buy back our banks over time? – Liam Dann
Hi, Judith, I like the idea… in theory at least. I certainly like it more than trying to…
Workers signed up to State’s auto-enrolment pension scheme can opt out from next month – The Irish Times
Hundreds of thousands of workers will be able to choose whether to stick with the State’s new workplace…
Reserve Bank focus: Why managing inflation expectations is crucial – Mark Lister
If enough people expect prices to rise, there’s a risk they’ll start behaving in ways that will ensure…
New Zealand’s top-five Budget bombshells … plus, how can economists be so divided on the need for rate hikes – Inside Economics
Well, yeah, this will be my 25th Budget day as a business journalist, and yes, I am a…
Q1 2026 headwinds drag on Thai private hospital revenues, profits
The BH foreign market remains strong For Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited, or BH, total revenue in the…