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Labour – focusing on the ‘Wong’ things

Geoff SimmonsJuly 13, 2015Economics

Labour has got itself in a tangle over their ‘leak’ of Auckland housing data. Putting aside the politics of playing the race card, are they right? Foreign buyers may well be contributing to the Auckland housing crisis. But should it … Read More

12 things NZ could do to meet more ambitious climate change targets

Gareth MorganJuly 12, 2015Environment

It’s all very well for the government to set a target date and amount for carbon emissions but that’s only part of what’s required for credibility. The proof is very much in the pudding – how are we actually going … Read More

Why the Greek economy is failing – Whiteboard Friday

Gareth MorganJuly 9, 2015Economics

Will Greece stay in the Euro? Will Europe write off Greece’s debts? These questions are ultimately political ones and will be answered around the negotiating table in coming days. This week’s Whiteboard Friday drills down behind the politics to look … Read More

A Maori perspective on the flag

Gareth MorganJuly 8, 2015Treaty

There is only a few days left to enter our flag competition and have a chance to win $20k. We talked to one of our judges Desna Whaanga-Schollum to get a Maori perspective on the flag debate. What does she think … Read More

Government Wimps Out on Climate Change Target

Gareth MorganJuly 8, 2015Environment

The Government has committed New Zealand to a climate change target for 2030. Once you look behind the headline numbers, the target is grossly underwhelming, which calls into question whether the Government is really serious about the existing target of … Read More

Evidence should drive TPP not free market ideology

Gareth MorganJuly 6, 2015Economics

It’s exciting waiting to see what the plusses for New Zealand will be from the TPP plan that the negotiators will reveal in time. There’s been a lot of discussion and speculation on what the downsides might be, particularly from … Read More

What the judges are looking for in my new flag – designmyflag.nz

Gareth MorganJuly 5, 2015Treaty

You have one week left to design a flag that meets my brief and have a chance to win $20k – enter at designmyflag.nz. It is time to hear from the designers on our judging panel. Why did they choose … Read More

How much extra sugar do kids get given in a month – Whiteboard Friday

Gareth MorganJuly 2, 2015Health

During Junk Free June Skye kept all the sugary treats she got given by people other than her parents. You’ll be shocked to see what she collected. One in three of our kids are classified as overweight or obese, and … Read More

Geopolitics of the TPP

Gareth MorganJuly 1, 2015Economics

As we New Zealanders wring our hands, concerned over the loss of sovereignty that the TPP (Trans Pacific Trade and Investment Partnership) might imply for us, we should at least spare a thought for the bigger game of which that … Read More

Labour and Green Party stuck in past over social bonds & housing

Gareth MorganJuly 1, 2015Tax and Welfare

The response from the Left to the Government proposals to trial new ways of delivering social services (such as social impact bonds and social housing) has been disappointing to say the least. Instead of being constructive about possibly useful new … Read More