RMA reform could be the big fix that Nicola Willis will be able to trump over Ruth Richardson – Richard Prebble
Last week, the coalition Government announced what it called “the single largest economic reform in a generation” –…
The joy of cycling – Simon Wilson
Great mash-up of the indigenous and the exotic there. But while the red blooms have fallen, the jacarandas…
Waiting out the gas crunch? Grab the opportunity to get ahead instead – Marcos Pelenur
To address the gas shortfall, the Government is seeking expressions of interest to develop an LNG import facility,…
Fireworks ban debate: Why safety fears should not end backyard fun – Deborah Chambers
At this time of year, Diwali, Halloween, Christmas, New Year and Chinese/Lunar New Year are celebrated, so we…
Hiring disabled people isn’t charity, it’s smart business – Phil O’Reilly
I got involved because I’ve long believed we need to get more employers engaged. It’s easy to feel…
NZ needs more entrepreneurs – will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk-takers? – Opinion
It also acknowledges that more people will build careers through self-employment, freelancing or portfolio work. In parallel, a…
Australia social media ban: What it means for New Zealand teens now – Cecilia Robinson
Māori and Pasifika young people described racism, stereotyping and harmful narratives amplified by algorithms. Neurodiverse children were often…
NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rules – Fran O’Sullivan
The US Customs and Border Protection agency says tourists to the US from 42 countries, including New Zealand…
Dynamic Business: Māori economy forecast to double to $70k per person by 2040
In our assessment, no other sector or group in the New Zealand economy can make this contribution to…
Government gets its way with new planning reforms – Thomas Coughlan
The reforms include binning the Resource Management Act (RMA) and replacing it with a Planning Act and a…
Dynamic Business: NZ tech sector at turning point as start-ups drive fragile recovery
The second shift is structural. New Zealand’s start-up sector has matured dramatically. It is larger, more confident and…
Dynamic Business: Government faces turning economy but rising distrust ahead of election – Cameron Bagrie
Backing the economy The good news for the Government is that the economy is turning. Hours worked have…