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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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International education: wrong horse to back for export growth?

ANALYSIS: There needs to be a collective strategy that includes not only the universities – with a united voice – but also the private sector and Government.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 25 Mar 2024

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AI the opportunity for NZ to catch up in productivity

ANALYSIS: Becoming a developer of AI technologies might help us jump into the top half of the OECD productivity rankings.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 11 Mar 2024

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Are Pacific Island neighbours only a source of seasonal labour?

ANALYSIS: Geographical isolation, climate change vulnerability, and limited resources have pushed the Pacific Islands to often rely on exporting labour rather than goods and services.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 26 Feb 2024

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High interest rates set to be around for longer

ANALYSIS: Indeed, the effect of international geopolitical events may mean the OCR might go up rather than down.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 12 Feb 2024

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Immigration, migrants: What’s happening with our melting pot?

ANALYSIS: The past five decades have witnessed a dramatic transformation in the origins of NZ’s immigrant population, with a similar evolution expected to unfold in the next half-century.

Hillmarè Schulze Tue, 30 Jan 2024

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New Government needs to optimise our economic engine

ANALYSIS: Our economy underperformed in 2023 because monetary policy wasn't supported by sensible fiscal measures.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 15 Jan 2024

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Do we really need a Minister for Space?

ANALYSIS: It is promising to see the new Government leaning into knowledge and tech-based industries.

Hillmarè Schulze Tue, 12 Dec 2023

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Relative quiet on NZ home front still at risk from world events

ANALYSIS: Global geopolitical, economic challenges might reach New Zealand and could put spanner into our economic recovery works.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 27 Nov 2023

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NZ one of least efficient high-income countries at infrastructure

ANALYSIS: The quality of our infrastructure does not match the level of spending – and bridging this substantial divide will demand more than just a stroke of luck.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 13 Nov 2023

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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?

International education: wrong horse to back for export growth?

AI the opportunity for NZ to catch up in productivity

Are Pacific Island neighbours only a source of seasonal labour?

High interest rates set to be around for longer

Immigration, migrants: What’s happening with our melting pot?

New Government needs to optimise our economic engine

Do we really need a Minister for Space?

Relative quiet on NZ home front still at risk from world events

NZ one of least efficient high-income countries at infrastructure

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