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Edwards on Politics

Labour’s capital gains tax policy makes a small target

ANALYSIS: It is a simpler version than the policies Labour campaigned on in 2011 and 2014.

Brent Edwards Thu, 30 Oct 2025

Edwards on Politics

The Treasury must operate differently in a fast-changing world

Edwards on Politics

When it comes to local elections, the smaller the better

Edwards on Politics

The Government’s electoral hopes of an economic recovery

Edwards on Politics

Treasury’s ongoing concerns about the fiscal position

Edwards on Politics

Avoid doomsday scenarios for next economic shock

Hunter’s Corner

Another Restaurant Brands dilemma

ANALYSIS: The share price may be in the doldrums, but the conditions for an opportunistic offer from the fast food operator’s 75% shareholder were put in place years ago.

Tim Hunter Fri, 10 Oct 2025

Tech & Innovation

Local space sector growing but global collaboration is essential

ANALYSIS: Space Minister Judith Collins says the Government will spend $5.3m on trans-Tasman space missions.

Will Mace Thu, 09 Oct 2025

Edwards on Politics

The Government’s electoral hopes of an economic recovery

The latest quarterly survey of business opinion suggested activity was flat in the September quarter.

Brent Edwards Thu, 09 Oct 2025

General Business

Safe at home? Not directors, not this year

ANALYSIS: Many New Zealand directors say they have suffered similar threats at their homes as Winston Peters.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

Underarm

Australia can’t shake its gambling addiction

ANALYSIS: Australian gamblers lost A$25b last year. Reformers wanting change are up against a powerful lobby not only of the gambling industry, but media companies, sporting codes, and even governments.