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Putting a corporate tax cut on the policy agenda

ANALYSIS: In a recent survey, New Zealand small business ranked last in Asia-Pacific on growth, innovation and hiring for the second consecutive year.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 10 Apr 2026

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ANALYSIS: An insider’s account of conservative politics from the birth of the National Party in 1936 to the modern day.

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Interest rate cuts, one-year anniversary, and Labour’s tax debate

ANALYSIS: Government takes credit for lower inflation and falling interest rates, but not for insipid economic activity.

Brent Edwards Sat, 30 Nov 2024

Last Word

Two years for a court date

ANALYSIS: Extraordinary wait times for having civil disputes heard are not a new issue, but it is getting much worse.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 29 Nov 2024

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The audacious IRR-oneous vision of Icehouse

ANALYSIS: A glimpse into the venture capital investor’s financials reveals some pros and cons.

Tim Hunter Fri, 29 Nov 2024

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After a good first year, Coalition faces challenges ahead

ANALYSIS: It largely delivered on the election promises which were packaged up in its coalition agreements.

Brent Edwards Thu, 28 Nov 2024

Underarm

What to do with A$280 billion – nest egg or nation building?

ANALYSIS: New mandate for Australia’s sovereign wealth fund has opened up new political battle lines.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 27 Nov 2024

Margin Call

US equities are unusually expensive

ANALYSIS: Why equity markets outside of the US are likely to outperform the US market in the event of a major market correction.

Nicholas Bagnall Tue, 26 Nov 2024

Shoeshine

Supermarket duopoly puts on a smile in a public grilling

ANALYSIS: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission supermarkets inquiry a surprisingly polite affair, but big battles are still to come.

Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 25 Nov 2024

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