Category Archive

We need to start thinking quickly about the effects on New Zealand of China’s economy

Susan GuthrieAugust 25, 2015Economics, Uncategorized

Last week I gave a presentation about the ‘big picture’ to a gathering of government officials in Wellington. I talked about China’s economy and financial market volatility, rather on-the-money topics given this week’s global stock-market meltdown! Here is a potted-version … Read More

Landcorp Shouldn’t Exist

Gareth MorganAugust 19, 2015Economics

After the downfall of Solid Energy, we have seen increased scrutiny of Landcorp – another State Owned Enterprise (SOE) that has recently taken on more debt. This debt has been taken on to fund large scale conversions of pine to … Read More

Not just the drinks from NZ Beverage Council are Full of Crap

Geoff SimmonsAugust 10, 2015Economics, Health

Two weeks ago dentist Roby Beaglehole made headlines in the Dominion Post with his revelations about the impact of soft drinks on the teeth and waistlines of our kids. The New Zealand Beverage Council hit back saying that if kids … Read More

Could the TPP become Key’s most embarrassing moment?

Gareth MorganJuly 28, 2015Economics

Yesterday our Prime Minister admitted that the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) would raise the cost of medicines purchased through Pharmac. The government has moved from saying Pharmac wouldn’t be compromised to saying it will but the taxpayer will fund the … Read More

Is NZ’s economy heading the same way as Greece?

Geoff SimmonsJuly 24, 2015Economics

Many people have been asking over the last couple of weeks if Australia and New Zealand will follow the same path as Greece. This Whiteboard Friday compares the three economies and tells us who is going to be healthy and … Read More

Life after dairy – how will we cope with the price falls?

Geoff SimmonsJuly 19, 2015Economics

Dairy prices continued their tumble last week, crushing anyone who had remained optimistic about the short-term prospects for the industry. But what about the long-term prospects, and what does the price drop mean for our fresh water quality? Prospects I’m … Read More

How do we stop land banking?

Gareth MorganJuly 16, 2015Economics, Property

The Productivity Commission has produced a draft report that looks at ways to increase the supply of land for housing. The report includes many good ideas, such as getting rid of minimum parking requirements, which we will talk about in … Read More

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

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

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