Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts – Inside Economics
Banks’ answer is that their rates had already “priced in” the OCR reductions. But they need to produce…
The unavoidable reason New Zealand will need to tax capital – Inside Economics
Terry A: Great idea Terry. Let’s take another look at that speech last month by Treasury’s chief strategist,…
Use of dating apps for drug deals on the rise in New Zealand – and emojis send a signal
A rising number of New Zealanders are buying drugs via social media, including dating apps, an extensive research…
Inside Economics: The real reason economists are confident the recovery is coming
“I saw your recent columns where you mentioned ‘green shoots’ – a term I try to avoid but…
Inside Economics: Is the brain drain keeping unemployment down? Plus, green shoots ahead
Regards, Gil Laurenson A: Good question Gil. I’ve also tended to assume the numbers leaving New Zealand must…
Inside Economics: Is the housing wealth effect a mass delusion? Plus CGT debate unleashed
My first house in 1986 was three times my salary and there were plenty of jobs. Now it…
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…
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…
Health: New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine could send students to Whanganui
Funding for the school came from the Government, the university and philanthropic partners. Whanganui MP Carl Bates said…
Residential zoning in Auckland: ‘What the city needs’ – Council votes to notify housing plan change
Most homes were in a single-house residential zone, generally allowing up to two storeys, with mixed-housing zones and…
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…
Nasa says on track to send astronauts around the Moon in 2026
The US space agency’s Artemis programme hopes to return humans to the Moon as China forges ahead with…