ANALYSIS: The Government has watered down or scrapped many of the previous government’s initiatives.
ANALYSIS: Christopher Luxon wants the debate on asset sales to go beyond the usual rhetoric.
ANALYSIS: The Coalition needs to prove it’s serious about localism, devolution and community control.
ANALYSIS: It is a simpler version than the policies Labour campaigned on in 2011 and 2014.
ANALYSIS: Improving its performance could benefit not just the Government’s books but also the wider economy.
ANALYSIS: The smallest council had the largest turnout of voters, while Auckland’s turnout was the lowest.
The latest quarterly survey of business opinion suggested activity was flat in the September quarter.
ANALYSIS: In 1965, there were seven working-age Kiwis for every person over 65. Today, there are only four working-age Kiwis for every person over 65, and by 2065, it’s projected to be just two.
ANALYSIS: The Treasury seemed surprised that massive fiscal stimulus actually fuelled the economy.
ANALYSIS: Chris Hipkins says Labour will wait another 12 months before releasing its fiscal plan.