ANALYSIS: The timing may not be ideal, but Air New Zealand’s decision to use the new Sydney Airport looks like a sound investment in a growing market.
ANALYSIS: Investigating the difference between arithmetic average returns and geometric average returns finds some mathematical trickery and also an element of truth.
ANALYSIS: When Kiwis invest in companies on the ASX they are investing alongside superannuation funds, many of which are linked to the union movement. Some people think this is a problem.
ANALYSIS: Our economy underperformed in 2023 because monetary policy wasn't supported by sensible fiscal measures.
ANALYSIS: We do, say some economists – although we also need to act on its advice, even if politically unpopular.
ANALYSIS: The year started with Jacinda Ardern’s resignation and ended with a change of government.
A selection of good reading for the summer.
ANALYSIS: Nicola Willis used opening of books to attack former government's fiscal and economic management.
ANALYSIS: Peter Dutton’s conservative coalition was written off at the beginning of the year. Not any more.
ANALYSIS: The real work will begin when the Government starts replacing legislation it has repealed.
