New Zealand’s biggest AI opportunity isn’t technology – Generate Wealth Weekly
That is because New Zealand’s biggest economic challenge is not a lack of technology. It is productivity. For…
New Zealand’s top-five Budget bombshells … plus, how can economists be so divided on the need for rate hikes – Inside Economics
Well, yeah, this will be my 25th Budget day as a business journalist, and yes, I am a…
The ugly numbers showing why Auckland and Wellington have been in recession for two-and-a-half years – Inside Economics
That might need some explaining, but bear with me. The Performance of Service Index (PSI) doesn’t usually make…
KiwiSaver from birth? It’s a big idea worth debating – but the details will decide whether it truly delivers – Generate Wealth Weekly
Beyond the individual benefit, there’s a broader system upside. KiwiSaver has become a cornerstone of New Zealand’s financial…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking as Budget Day approaches
The Prime Minister is doing his weekly media rounds this morning, ten days out from Budget Day. It…
Auckland’s Tour De Hoods bike ride leader rejects gang label
After the recent ride in West Auckland, police arrested four people and issued 53 infringement notices. Police said…
Hannah McQueen: When to move a spouse into a rest home and how to handle the guilt
For most, it happens by degrees. First, you take over managing the medications, appointments, the driving and cooking.…
Million-dollar Queenstown homes without mail delivery soon to lose free PO Box service
That arrangement will end on June 1 this year. Jack’s Point and Hanley’s Farm, about 6km from Queenstown…
Rotorua rubbish changes: FOGO bin delay as weekly collections continue
Despite the setback, the council remained committed to introducing the service. Michael said staff were working closely with…
Hannah McQueen: Long haul travel tips for older adults to prevent falls and health risks
Long haul flights feel longer. Knees have opinions about cobblestones. Medications run on timetables that ignore time zones.…
Why has your KiwiSaver bounced back even as the oil shock deepens? – Inside Economics
I know markets are often irrational, but the current disconnect seems to be taking that to extremes. What’s…
KiwiSaver investing in conflict: Why staying the course paid off – Generate Wealth Weekly
Despite ongoing geopolitical tension, many global equity markets have made fresh record highs. April delivered the strongest monthly…