Why we haven’t talked about the TPPA

Geoff SimmonsEconomics

The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is probably the most talked about economic issue of the year, apart from our age-old favourite – housing. Today the TPPA will even be the focus of protest marches around the country. As many … Read More

Whiteboard Friday – What is growth?

Gareth MorganEconomics

We have a lot of people talking about growth and that we cannot have unlimited growth in a sustainable world. Of course, nothing is a simple as it seems. So in this video Geoff goes right back to the basics … Read More

Why are our Politicians Auckland Toll Chickens?

Gareth MorganEconomics

Yesterday both the National Government and Green Party opposed the suggestion to place a toll on Auckland’s roads, but for completely different reasons. The Government opposes it because they see it as a new tax. The Greens because they would … Read More