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Has DOC’s Funding Been Cut?

Geoff SimmonsMay 30, 2016Environment

An independent expert has claimed that DOC funding has been cut by $40m, but DOC denies the claim. The fact is that DOC’s budgets are opaque and difficult to follow on a year on year basis, so nominal funding cuts … Read More

Geoff Simmons legalising cannabis in New Zealand

Geoffonomics: Ghost houses

Geoff SimmonsMay 27, 2016Economics

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 crisis and the impact of “ghost” houses. www.rnz.co.nz/jesse #geoffonomics Geoffonomics: Ghost houses was last modified: June … Read More

Million Dollar Mouse infogrpahic eradication

[INFOGRAPHIC] – Million Dollar Mouse team heads for Antipodes Island

Gareth MorganMay 27, 2016Environment

On Wednesday the Million Dollar Mouse team left for Antipodes Island to carry out their mission of ridding the island of mice. This infographic gives you a sense of the immense logistical task they have ahead. Our ability to carry … Read More

Budget 2016: Fingers in the Dyke

Geoff SimmonsMay 26, 2016Economics, Politics, Tax and Welfare

This year’s budget takes boring to a whole new level. It contains the bare minimum to keep the media wolves at the door and to set the Government up for election year. The only real surprises are some money for … Read More

Moving Freight to Rail and Shipping Makes Sense

Geoff SimmonsMay 25, 2016Economics

Yesterday the Greens announced a policy to shift road freight to rail and shipping, aiming to reduce accidents and pollution. To achieve this they propose funding rail from the same budget that currently goes to roads. Given this is a … Read More

Budget 2016: Help for struggling families comes at a price

Jess Berentson-ShawMay 24, 2016Tax and Welfare

Best evidence suggests that to improve the lives of our poorest children, vulnerable families need policies that support them as “winners”, who given sufficient resources are capable of finding their own solutions for improving their children’s lives. Does the Budget … Read More

NZ Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit Record Levels

Geoff SimmonsMay 23, 2016Uncategorized

Over the weekend the Government released the latest greenhouse gas emissions figures, which show our emissions are at record levels. This is mostly thanks to more cars, more cows, more fertilizer, and fewer trees. We have committed to reduce emissions, … Read More