Economic Debate – How To Attract Investment?
July 30th, 2009
As the latest merchandise trade deficit reminds us, our balance of payments is in dire shape and we must desperately crank up our export …
Archive for July, 2009
Paula Bennett Takes No Prisoners
July 30th, 2009
As a politician Social Development Minister Paula Bennett takes no prisoners, even when she is at risk of being stranded in no-man’s land. This …
Recession In Death Throes, But For How Long?
July 30th, 2009
A key share market index has topped the 3000-mark the first time since October 2008, agricultural and horticulture exports are “skating through” the recession, …
Common Border With Aust Closer
July 25th, 2009
John Key is promising “a firm announcement” on the plan for a common border between Aust and NZ when he meets Aust’s PM Kevin …
Economic Debate – How To Cut Government Spending
July 23rd, 2009
State service bosses tend to shy from speaking publicly and forthrightly about their budgets and departmental workloads, observing the convention whereby Govts make policy …
Electricity Review Close To Cabinet Scrutiny
July 23rd, 2009
The electricity sector, a crucial element in NZ’s economy, faces a shake-up as Gerry Brownlee’s Ministerial review reaches Cabinet, probably on August 2. The …
Hide Scores A Goal With His Productivity Taskforce
July 23rd, 2009
Rodney Hide scored an important goal this week, naming Don Brash to head a taskforce advising the Govt on how it can close the …
Peters On The Comeback Trail?
July 16th, 2009
Winston Peters fired the first shot on what some commentators believe will be a political comeback campaign, in a letter this week emailed to …
Australia And NZ Stride Towards A Single Economic Market
July 16th, 2009
Giant strides towards the goal of a single economic market may be taken by NZ and Aust in the next few weeks. In prospect …
It’s Official: NZ Economic Recovery On The Way
July 16th, 2009
The first signs of recovery have emerged. NZ’s economic (though not climatic) winter is ending. Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard believes we have avoided …
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