Morgan Supports Gavin Wilkinson

Gareth MorganEnvironment

Bird breeder Gavin Wilkinson who humanely trapped a wandering cat that was killing his chickens, is to be applauded for destroying the cat, (See this 3 News Article http://goo.gl/qKTmR ). We have a terrible hole in our legislation around wandering pets that … Read More

Strengthening the Kiwi-Korean Connection

Gareth MorganTravel

The next overseas motorcycle odyssey for Gareth Morgan and his intrepid companions portends to be one of their most difficult – not so much because of the rough terrain that stands in their way – but rather because of the … Read More

Gareth Morgan hits a snag in Korea’s DMZ

Gareth MorganTravel

Gareth Morgan’s latest plans for a globe-trotting motorcycle trip have hit a brick wall in the shape of Korea’s demilitarised zone. His route in August would take him and five others, including wife, Jo, through the demilitarised zone (DMZ) from … Read More

Gareth Morgan: make Stewart Island pest-free

Gareth MorganEnvironment, Media

Wellington philanthropist Gareth Morgan has announced his latest project: to make the whole of Stewart Island predator-free. But the island’s 400 residents, particuarly cat owners, aren’t so sure. Stewart Island’s birds, beaches and bush are ignored by all but the … Read More

Response to housing problem limp-wristed #nzbudget

Gareth MorganEconomics

Anybody unfortunate enough to pick up a copy of Wellington’s daily newspaper today was assaulted by a screeching headline ‘Pricking the housing bubble’. Accompanying this was an entire front page devoted to how Bill English’s 2013 Budget is some sort … Read More

Cat war breaks out in New Zealand

Gareth MorganEnvironment, Media

In this island nation said to harbor more cat owners per capita than any other country, a furor has broken out over a crusade to eradicate man’s second-best friend. The charge is being led by Gareth Morgan, a nationally renowned … Read More

Cats debate – 7 Days

Gareth MorganEnvironment, Media

Here is a funny debate from 7 days on the Cat debate in New Zealand. Tune in at about 31 minutes. Cats debate – 7 Days was last modified: December 15th, 2015 by Gareth Morgan

How the Morgan Foundation Works

Gareth MorganUncategorized

For many decades now I have commented publicly on issues to do with economics and finance. I’m still interested in that stuff – which is why I continue to comment on monetary policy, housing, tax, welfare policy, inequality, and investing … Read More

Policy at the root of housing problem in NZ

Gareth MorganEconomics

Over-investment in housing and the lending largesse that underpinned that orgy of excess led to the sub-prime crisis in the US in 2007 which in turn led to widespread recession in the developed world, a problem which remains for most … Read More