Brexit: What could happen next?

Geoff SimmonsEconomics

In the wake of the Brexit vote- Britain leaving the European Union – we have had another night of falls in the pound and red ink on stockmarkets around the world. Some of this reaction is predictable – markets always … Read More

Good Farmers Show The Way

Gareth MorganEnvironment

Last week ECan was given a ‘wake-up call’ by Forest and Bird when they pointed out there were 376 serious breaches of water consents in the 2013/14 year. Yesterday Forest and Bird followed that up by showing that ECan also … Read More

Electricity: The Price isn’t Right

Paul YoungEconomics, Environment

Specialist energy and economics consultancy Concept Consulting has released a new report looking at the economics of new energy technologies in New Zealand – solar PV, electric vehicles and batteries. The report exposes the big problem at the heart of … Read More

Why Congestion Charging is Great for Auckland

Geoff SimmonsEconomics

In something of a U-turn the Government has finally agreed that congestion charging (a.k.a. tolls) is an important tool for Auckland – something we have been arguing for some time. This is great news for Aucklanders and the rest of … Read More

Ngaio School Sugar Shake Up

Gareth MorganHealth

It’s Junk Free June and we are celebrating by talking about all the places that are working to make our diets healthier. Wellington’s Ngaio School is one great example. Recently the Ministry’s of Education and Health recently joined forces to … Read More

Geoff Simmons legalising cannabis in New Zealand

Geoffonomics: Housing bubble. Will it burst?

Gareth MorganUncategorized

Every fortnight Geoff Simmons talks with Jesse Mulligan on RNZ’s Afternoons programme about a variety of economic issues This week they cover the housing bubble. Will it burst? www.rnz.co.nz/jesse #geoffonomics Geoffonomics: Housing bubble. Will it burst? was last modified: June 19th, … Read More