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There is no such thing as a ‘national’ economy

ANALYSIS: To truly tap into NZ’s economic growth potential, we need to adopt a more regionally focused approach.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 28 Apr 2025

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Tariffs reality is rarely straightforward

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Trump’s protectionism consequences are complex, destabilising

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The looming crisis in retirement savings

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Has New Zealand’s recession finally ended?

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Is New Zealand doomed to mediocracy?

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Trump’s protectionism consequences are complex, destabilising

ANALYSIS: Moses’ declaration of moral principles aimed at bringing humanity closer together, while Trump’s declaration of global tariffs underscores a growing fragmentation in international relations.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 14 Apr 2025

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The looming crisis in retirement savings

ANALYSIS: A new study shows more Kiwis are facing financial hardship in their later years.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 31 Mar 2025

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Has New Zealand’s recession finally ended?

ANALYSIS: So far, the indicators are producing some very mixed results.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 17 Mar 2025

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Is New Zealand doomed to mediocracy?

ANALYSIS: It's not just luck that has allowed Ireland and Norway to significantly outpace our growth.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 03 Mar 2025

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Tariffs reality is rarely straightforward

ANALYSIS: Trump’s tariffs are a high-stakes gamble with global repercussions.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 17 Feb 2025

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House of cards: vulnerability in failing global trading system

ANALYSIS: We need a more strategic approach to trade policy, to focus on both new agreements and issues in our export sector, and participate in WTO reform efforts.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 03 Feb 2025

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OCR predictions: why and how?

ANALYSIS: The spotlight is back on the official cash rate. But how does the RBNZ decide how much to change it, and how do other banks attempt to predict its movements?

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 27 Jan 2025

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New Zealand’s exports stuck in the past while world races ahead

ANALYSIS: The surprisingly stable nature of the same primary sector commodities in the top exports list decade after decade is a worrying sign.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 13 Jan 2025

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Youth bear brunt of softening labour market

ANALYSIS: And a quick review of New Zealand's economic performance over the past 12 months.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 16 Dec 2024

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Economy Matters

There is no such thing as a ‘national’ economy

Tariffs reality is rarely straightforward

Trump’s protectionism consequences are complex, destabilising

The looming crisis in retirement savings

Has New Zealand’s recession finally ended?

Is New Zealand doomed to mediocracy?

Trump’s protectionism consequences are complex, destabilising

The looming crisis in retirement savings

Has New Zealand’s recession finally ended?

Is New Zealand doomed to mediocracy?

Tariffs reality is rarely straightforward

House of cards: vulnerability in failing global trading system

OCR predictions: why and how?

New Zealand’s exports stuck in the past while world races ahead

Youth bear brunt of softening labour market

Trelise Cooper marooned in St Heliers; Cheshire’s Kohi beachhouse

Prolific property flipper’s assets frozen

NBR Lister Rod Drury, Dame Joan Withers – Hall of Fame inductees

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Patsy directors are key to Aussie ‘phoenixing’ scams

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The Finance Minister’s big budget cuts

An embarrassment of riches

The Government’s plan to simplify the building consent process

Winston Peters’ war against woke and RNZ, the PM, and new roads

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Prolific property flipper’s assets frozen