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Australia’s long list of infrastructure white elephants

ANALYSIS: Cautionary tales from a nation that continues to suffer from politicised decisions and poor planning.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 20 May 2026

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Wayne Brown: we don’t need ‘world class’, we need ‘affordable’

Infrastructure

Govt wants ‘yes or no’ advice on infrastructure projects

Edwards on Politics

Can Auckland and the Government become allies, not rivals?

Infrastructure

Bishop stares down Auckland’s ‘$4b’ volcanic view shafts

Infrastructure

Government to make money from port infrastructure for new ferries

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Aussie budget makes sweeping changes to capital gains tax

ANALYSIS: Under the banner of addressing ‘intergenerational inequity,’ Australia's federal budget introduces the biggest changes to asset and investment taxes this century.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 13 May 2026

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Australia all in on Aukus nuclear submarines, with no Plan B

ANALYSIS: With the Aukus programme lagging behind, Australia has no realistic delivery date for the first of its new nuclear submarines. Defence hawks say this puts the nation at risk.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 06 May 2026

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Fraudsters drawn to Australia’s property lending honeypot

ANALYSIS: Australian banks could have been scammed for more than A$3b in an industry-wide fraud by criminals using AI to fake documents.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 29 Apr 2026

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‘Australian values’ put to the test in new immigration debate

ANALYSIS: A new immigration policy from Liberal leader Angus Taylor has re-ignited an issue which continues to divide the country.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 22 Apr 2026

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ASX readies for the Oliver Curtis redemption story

ANALYSIS: Firmus is shaping up as the biggest IPO on the ASX this decade, but sceptics say the optimism is built more on hype than solid foundations.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 15 Apr 2026

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Air NZ to fly where no one has flown before – to Western Sydney

ANALYSIS: The timing may not be ideal, but Air New Zealand’s decision to use the new Sydney Airport looks like a sound investment in a growing market.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 08 Apr 2026

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Iran crisis exposes Australia’s energy vulnerability

ANALYSIS: Australia once produced 70% of its fuel needs but, with some fuel pumps running dry, its dependence on the global market is posing questions on energy security and future policy.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 01 Apr 2026

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Seismic shift in Australian politics as One Nation surges

ANALYSIS: Pauline Hanson’s populist party is aiming to reshape Australian politics and become the natural opposition to Labor. While it is riding high now, it remains to be seen if it can be a sustainable force.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 25 Mar 2026

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New report puts ‘Robodebt’ scandal to bed, but smell lingers

ANALYSIS: Australia’s new National Anti-Corruption Commission releases long-awaited report on ‘Robodebt’ scandal that takes no action and raises questions about the Commission’s effectiveness.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 18 Mar 2026

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Australia’s long list of infrastructure white elephants

Wayne Brown: we don’t need ‘world class’, we need ‘affordable’

Govt wants ‘yes or no’ advice on infrastructure projects

Can Auckland and the Government become allies, not rivals?

Bishop stares down Auckland’s ‘$4b’ volcanic view shafts

Government to make money from port infrastructure for new ferries

Aussie budget makes sweeping changes to capital gains tax

Australia all in on Aukus nuclear submarines, with no Plan B

Fraudsters drawn to Australia’s property lending honeypot

‘Australian values’ put to the test in new immigration debate

ASX readies for the Oliver Curtis redemption story

Air NZ to fly where no one has flown before – to Western Sydney

Iran crisis exposes Australia’s energy vulnerability

Seismic shift in Australian politics as One Nation surges

New report puts ‘Robodebt’ scandal to bed, but smell lingers

Sale of South Island’s largest apple grower falls over

A Budget aimed at not losing the election

Country’s first pro bono legal network delivers 17,500 hours

Businesses not expecting any Budget treats

T&G divisional divestment expected to require ComCom approval

Air NZ adds three new Christchurch international flights

How to boost confidence in private assets

Govt to cut 8700 public service jobs

Labour’s plan to lift Auckland’s performance

Govt wants Super Fund to widen its NZ investment

Peters says NZ First would buy back BNZ

Blocking Smith v Fonterra a cynical use of Parliamentary power