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Edwards on Politics

Coalition Government’s challenge to shift economic perceptions

ANALYSIS: More people believe NZ is on the wrong track as economy continues to stutter.

Brent Edwards Thu, 24 Jul 2025

Edwards on Politics

Government’s last opportunity to address skills training concerns

Edwards on Politics

A clearer rationale for ownership might help struggling SOEs

Edwards on Politics

Does the Regulatory Standards Bill meet its own standards?

Edwards on Politics

Infrastructure plan sets the foundation for political consensus

Edwards on Politics

Green Party’s ‘clown economics’ drives fiscal debate

Underarm

Mining industry turns on Albanese as election draws closer

ANALYSIS: The Prime Minister can ill afford a fight with the mining industry, but might get one anyway.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 18 Sep 2024

Margin Call

How the flow of funds in the economy affects corporate profits

ANALYSIS: Understanding flows of money between different sectors of the economy can help us understand the source of profits across the corporate sector.

Nicholas Bagnall Tue, 17 Sep 2024

Shoeshine

Data centres of the universe: Aussie mega-deal puts CDC in focus

ANALYSIS: AirTrunk’s A$25b sale to Blackstone has had some halo effect for CDC part-owner Infratil’s stock, but how much of it is justified?

Will Mace Mon, 16 Sep 2024

On the Money

Behavioural finance and the ESG hustle: The black arts

ANALYSIS: How to invest to make a difference without getting robbed by the finance sector: donate to organisations supporting environmental issues.

Brent Sheather Sun, 15 Sep 2024

Book Review

Democrats vs dictators: The battle for AI’s future

‘Sapiens’ author paints big picture of contrasting futures.

Nevil Gibson Sun, 15 Sep 2024

Guest Analysis

Grappling with greenwashing, greenhushing, greenwishing

DLA Piper international co-lead for sustainability disclosure, reporting, and marketing Daniel Street says to just be transparent about company goals and actions.

Daniel Street Sat, 14 Sep 2024

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