ANALYSIS: Budget to invest more in Elevate Fund as part of the Coalition’s growth agenda.
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ANALYSIS: The real work will begin when the Government starts replacing legislation it has repealed.
ANALYSIS: As we head into the silly season, it is time to look back on some unusual and interesting intellectual property and marketing law news that hit the headlines in 2023.