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Economy - Centrist
  • July 19, 2026

South Island boom exposes Auckland’s dependence on migration as Jones warns of ‘demographic engineering’

“The big reason is that agriculture’s doing really well.”
Economy - Centrist
  • July 15, 2026

Government received zero supermarket applications after year of reforms

“Just because it hasn’t worked yet doesn’t mean it’s not a good idea.”
Economy - Centrist
  • July 13, 2026

Migration-driven growth masked New Zealand’s wage and productivity problem

Population-driven growth made the economy larger, but masked whether productivity, wages and living standards were improving for each New Zealander.
Economy - Centrist
  • July 13, 2026

India deal opens migration pathways while dairy stays shut 

Some provisions "could increase the number of Indian nationals in New Zealand”.
Economy - Centrist
  • July 7, 2026

Critic says India FTA is more than a trade deal 

Riley says the India FTA has been sold as a trade agreement, but the text points to wider commitments on migration, investment and policy.
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  • June 29, 2026

Compulsory KiwiSaver raises bigger questions about NZ Super and who benefits

“You don’t need them both.”

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