Significant reforms in the works.
Category: Economy
Economy
Report advises against support for second Auckland Harbour crossing plan
Staff recommend pursuing small improvements.
Economy
Reddell on windfall taxes
No way.
NZ News Essentials
Safe speeds study claims savings, but are they imaginary?
Auckland’s speed limit study tried to race to conclusions, but ended up taking a few wrong turns on Benefit Boulevard and Assumption Avenue.
Economy
Deciphering New Zealand’s housing market
Optimism vs reality.
NZ News Essentials
Economic Update: IMF review of New Zealand’s economy focuses on the impact of the Reserve Bank
RBNZ rate challenges NZ housing affordability and the unemployment rate trends upward as KiwiSaver funds experience decline.
NZ News Essentials
NZ pork industry in a tug of war between quality vs cost
Local pigs can’t fly when regulation handicaps NZ farmers against overseas competition.
Economy
Population surge threatens Auckland’s housing balance
People multiply faster than homes.
NZ News Essentials
Fuzzy criteria means ESG is always going to be subjective
It’s hard to rate businesses based on feelings.