ANALYSIS: The dismal performance is not merely a cyclical downturn; it highlights deeper structural issues in our economy that have been neglected for far too long.
ANALYSIS: Our economy underperformed in 2023 because monetary policy wasn't supported by sensible fiscal measures.
ANALYSIS: It is promising to see the new Government leaning into knowledge and tech-based industries.
ANALYSIS: Global geopolitical, economic challenges might reach New Zealand and could put spanner into our economic recovery works.
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.
ANALYSIS: Debate on underlying causes of economic cycles key when ascribing reasons for recovery.
ANALYSIS: New Zealand had the smallest increase in public spending on tertiary education of all the countries we could find data for.
ANALYSIS: How about B-?The lockdown of the economy was managed well, but the restart could have gone much better.
ANALYSIS: As fiscal burden on the state of providing care and superannuation grows, age of eligibility for superannuation will not be sustainable at current levels.
ANALYSIS: When comfort and convenience have become the new guiding principles of society, what gets lost?