Regional councils aren’t being abolished, territorial authorities are being amalgamated (eventually) – Thomas Coughlan
The full story, when it came out in an embargoed press briefing at 2.30pm, was both less and…
What assets the Crown should keep, and what it could sell – Generate Wealth Weekly
Although ruling out sweeping sales before the next election, he has left the door open to “asset recycling”…
AI is the only cure for a collapsing health system – Ian McCrae
The less good (bad) There are a lot more older people needing new medical treatments, resulting in even…
Why the NZX 50 ‘record high’ isn’t what it seems – Mark Lister
At first glance, this would all suggest that our market has regained all its lost ground, surpassed the…
Cultural connection is the secret to Māori business success – Debbie Robertson
According to the Te Ohānga Māori 2023 report released this year, the Māori economy has seen significant growth,…
Labubu futures and AI frenzy show capitalism’s weird new frontiers – Liam Dann
Depending on your generation, you might recall Christmas buying panics for any number of variations. The internet tells…
Dying without a will: What really happens to your partner and kids – Nadine Higgins
I tell my clients that they must get a will in place, urgently and without delay, especially if…
Timid boardrooms are holding back New Zealand’s growth – Fran O’Sullivan
All sorts of authorities bang on about our collective productivity underperformance. But the OECD’s 2022 Economic Survey of…
All Blacks v Wales: Sad decline of a once-proud rugby nation – Opinion
Probably the biggest clue to the mindset of Scott Robertson and his coaching group comes with the selection…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Foreign takeovers put New Zealand’s food future at risk – Alex Worker
Alex Worker, Future Food Aotearoa chairman. Each transaction, viewed in isolation, may seem commercially rational. Together, they reveal…
Donald Trump’s tariff move a boost for exporters, but what next? – Editorial
That’s good news for New Zealand exporters, who have faced increased costs since the extra tariffs were introduced.…
As people live longer and healthier, nurse training needs to respond to avoid ageist attitudes
Ageism, or discrimination based on a person’s age, should be considered as one of these challenges. Age influences…