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Greens Admit What No Other Politicians Will: NZ House Prices Must Fall

Geoff SimmonsJuly 27, 2016Economics

Metiria Turei dropped a bombshell on today’s Morning Report; the Green Party wants house prices to fall substantially to restore housing affordability. It is encouraging to hear a politician display the courage to tackle this issue. Whether or not the … Read More

Rejoice: a predator-free NZ is no longer a dream. Now, let’s talk about the money. And the cats

Gareth MorganJuly 26, 2016Environment

The government endorsement of a predator-free nation is cause for real cheer. But it’s only a start, writes Gareth Morgan. The Government has formally endorsed a bold vision for a Predator Free New Zealand by 2050. They are investing $28m … Read More

Andrew Judd: How I realised I am a recovering racist

Gareth MorganJuly 25, 2016Treaty

Last week we heard from Andrew Judd on how the debate began over having a Maori ward in New Plymouth. This week we hear from him about how as a result of that process he became the focus of immense … Read More

Warning of Forest Collapse in Northland

Gareth MorganJuly 22, 2016Environment

Geoff and Dean Baigent from Forest and Bird talking about protecting Northlands Forests Warning of Forest Collapse in Northland was last modified: August 17th, 2016 by Gareth Morgan

The Risks of the House Price Boom [infographic]

Gareth MorganJuly 21, 2016Economics

Banks and the Reserve Bank have for a long time viewed mortgage debt as ‘safer’ than other types of debt. That means that banks have been able lend more and at lower interest rates than they can for other types … Read More

Housing train wreck decades in the making

Gareth MorganJuly 20, 2016Economics

For many years now some of us have been banging on about the fundamental policy bias that has led to an over-investment in property. Still on the political front nothing material has been done to deal to this cancer because … Read More

What can the Reserve Bank do about rising house prices in New Zealand?

Gareth MorganJuly 19, 2016Economics

In our last Face to Face with Bernard Hickey we discussed why the Reserve Bank faces such difficult decisions. As a result of low inflation and stagnant growth, interest rates are at an all time low and need to go … Read More

Andrew Judd: How the Taranaki Maori ward debate began

Geoff SimmonsJuly 18, 2016Treaty

In May, Andrew Judd announced he wouldn’t be standing for reelection as Mayor of New Plymouth. Mike Hosking caused a media storm by suggesting that if Maori wanted representation they should stand for Council; revealing his complete ignorance about the … Read More

Geoff Simmons legalising cannabis in New Zealand

Geoffonomics: The price of clean, green electricity

Gareth MorganJuly 16, 2016Economics, Environment

Every fortnight Geoff Simmons talks with Jesse Mulligan on RNZ’s Afternoons programme about a variety of economic issues This week they cover the economics of renewable energy www.rnz.co.nz/jesse #geoffonomics Geoffonomics: The price of clean, green electricity was last modified: July … Read More

Face to Face with Shamubeel Eaqub

Gareth MorganJuly 15, 2016Economics, Tax and Welfare

The new British Prime Minister Theresa May has recognised that the Brexit result was a symptom of a divided society. We are seeing similar issues around the world in the Australian election and the rise of Bernie Sanders and Donald … Read More