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…
Grimshaw v Stead: Dramatic discovery in a national archive latest chapter in literary family saga
As part of her recent Janet Frame Memorial Lecture on the state of literature in New Zealand, Charlotte…
What to do in Auckland this weekend: Comedy, art and free gelato
Where: The Classic Studio, Queen St, Auckland Price: Tickets $20 + booking fees, from comedy.co.nz 2) Joyful noise…
Amnesty International chief Agnes Callamard calls on New Zealand to lift its game
Agnes Callamard in December 2024 at the release of an Amnesty International report that alleged Israel was committing…
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…
Reserve Bank Governor announced today, plus … was GDP really that bad? – Inside Economics
Breeden is the head of the financial stability section of the BoE, which would require some significant management…
The education fix Aotearoa NZ needs is already here – Don Christie
First, are we already utilising the technology we have available? Instead of a complete overhaul, could we better…
Myeloma patients move to Australia for cancer drug not funded here
“I was quite accepting, thinking that the medics all knew what they were talking about. But they’re only…
Mooloolaba: See Australia’s Sunshine Coast from the canal
The air is calm, but the winter morning is deceptively warm and our jumpers are off before we…
Recession risk rises as gloom about June quarter GDP grows – Inside Economics
It has been widely expected that the release next Thursday (September 18) would show a flat quarter for…
International students are back – what are the next moves for NZ’s universities?
Lithander says New Zealand is an increasingly attractive option for international students. Photo / Dean Purcell “We’re seeing…