Edwards on Politics

ANALYSIS: The Government says addressing barriers to investment in green technologies is a priority – but investors aren't getting the certainty needed to give them confidence to put their money into green investments.

Brent Edwards Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Edwards on Politics

The politics of high interest rates and the housing market

ANALYSIS: The Government will be banking on more people feeling better about their economic prospects in 2026 than they do today.

Brent Edwards Thu, 11 Jul 2024

Edwards on Politics

Partisan politics stands in the way of policy consistency

ANALYSIS: Policy changes being made by the Coalition are just as likely to be reversed the next time the Government changes.

Brent Edwards Thu, 04 Jul 2024

Edwards on Politics

The risk of the Covid-19 inquiry being a lost opportunity

ANALYSIS: There will be a huge responsibility on who leads the second phase of the inquiry.

Brent Edwards Thu, 27 Jun 2024

Edwards on Politics

Balancing NZ’s trade agenda with complex foreign policy issues

ANALYSIS: The Government wants to double exports in 10 years, but is also inching closer to traditional allies.

Brent Edwards Thu, 20 Jun 2024

Edwards on Politics

PM’s business approach will be judged on its results

ANALYSIS: The Government does have some things running in its favour, with economic activity forecast to pick up next year and beyond.

Brent Edwards Thu, 13 Jun 2024

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Edwards on Politics

The Treasury must operate differently in a fast-changing world

When it comes to local elections, the smaller the better

The Government’s electoral hopes of an economic recovery

Treasury’s ongoing concerns about the fiscal position

Avoid doomsday scenarios for next economic shock

When will we have another debate on a capital gains tax?

Political tactics distract from substance of policies

Will talks on climate action lead to outcomes or more hot air?

Health announcement puts pressure on the Government

Getting the ETS right will be critical to investment

The politics of high interest rates and the housing market

Partisan politics stands in the way of policy consistency

The risk of the Covid-19 inquiry being a lost opportunity

Balancing NZ’s trade agenda with complex foreign policy issues

PM’s business approach will be judged on its results

Mitre 10 introduces member levy to claw back digitalisation costs

Wall Street tracks higher on company earnings beats

Policy cock-up, mega strike, Te Pāti Māori, climate backtrack

Business jet boom confirmed at Las Vegas expo

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FNZ staff plaintiff named amid legal skirmishing

SOEs may become seed funding for Labour’s Future Fund

Wayne Brown goes to town on ‘idiotic’ Wellington

Air NZ cuts half-year earnings forecast by up to $89m

Govt to lift climate reporting thresholds, remove liabilities

Ngāi Tahu slams new marine law

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