AI is breaking our transparency law – and it could be the only fix – Richard Prebble
When I was first elected in 1975, the New Zealand Government operated under the Official Secrets Act. The…
What Luxon, Hipkins and Seymour’s State of the Nation speeches really told voters – Richard Prebble
Luxon opened bluntly: “I’m here today to talk about the economy – and almost nothing else.” “We are…
NZ Super payments should be deferred to 72, with a lower pension paid from 65 – Richard Prebble
In 1976, there were about eight working-age New Zealanders for every person over 65. Today, the ratio is…
Labour’s policy vacuum risks giving Green Party the agenda – Richard Prebble
It confirms Labour’s drift from being a policy-driven movement into a machine designed simply to win office. As…
How to achieve political bipartisanship on infrastructure – Richard Prebble
The Labour government responded in two ways. One was work to replace the Resource Management Act. The coalition…
Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition? – Richard Prebble
It is the economy that will be decisive. When Stats NZ reported that the June quarter economy had…
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” –…
Why moving to Australia may not be the upgrade young Kiwis expect – Richard Prebble
But my questioner doesn’t want to go to the Pilbara. He wants to move to Sydney. I told…
New Zealand’s pointless ‘war’ with the Cook Islands must end – Richard Prebble
I was in Rarotonga last week. We are not winning. Tourism is booming. Our plane was so full…
Why I’m optimistic the economy has turned a corner – Richard Prebble
Another indicator, ANZ’s Truck-O-Meter, showed weak May and June numbers but light and heavy traffic both rebounded in…
Government should sell its stakes in the power companies and let the market sort out dry-year solution – Richard Prebble
Electricity should be one of New Zealand’s competitive advantages. Most of our power already comes from renewable sources:…
Deadly Ponies Devotees On The Pieces They Love To Wear Most
Deadly Ponies celebrates 20 years in business this year. Devotees of the label, including actors Antonia Prebble and…