Tax incentives have worked to boost R&D spend – Motu study
The total additional R&D expenditure generated by the RDTI was $1.83 billion. The additional R&D stimulated by the…
Trudeau’s departure hasn’t made pipeline projects risk-free
Government subsidies don’t eliminate project risk, they merely pass it on to taxpayers, who should insist governments weigh…
Nvidia sees ‘strong’ H200 AI chip demand in China, awaiting governments’ approval
Semiconductors Washington is working on export licenses while Beijing yet to give clear signal Nvidia says there is…
Government gives $20m loan to build new racecourse in Flaxmere by 2029
The remainder of the racecourse cost will be borne by $57m in co-funding from HBRI and New Zealand…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
HortNZ believes RMA reforms are a positive step
“Growers will be looking for clear signals that the changes recognise the national importance of food production and…
Farmers have felt the impact of the US Government’s tariff policies
Farmers are a reliable base of support for Trump: US counties that most heavily rely on farming supported…
Government to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirements
Japan uses a system of standardised zoning, which means there are just 13 types of zone. The Government’s…
Govt’s retirement village reforms risk two-tier system, residents say
She and her family had invested time and energy lobbying politicians during the review of the Retirement Act…
Northland mayors urge local focus in Government plan to scrap regional councils
The public has until next February to give its feedback and it won’t be until after then that…
Chinese local governments risk replicating debt mistakes
Caixin Previous financing vehicles piled pressure on borrowers Tourists wearing Qing dynasty costumes visit one of Beijing’s many historic…
We shouldn’t sell our state assets unless we’re building – Nick Leggett
Here in New Zealand, we face an infrastructure deficit estimated at over $200b. In this context, it is…