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Earl Bardsley questions the appetite for 'littering the landscape' with windfarms and solar panels to maintain AI data centres established via contracts facing little public scrutiny

Earl Bardsley questions the appetite for 'littering the landscape' with windfarms and solar panels to maintain AI data centres established via contracts facing little public scrutiny

Census changes put on ice as Labour pulls support, saying ‘a reform of this significance should not proceed while so many important questions remain unanswered’

Census changes put on ice as Labour pulls support, saying ‘a reform of this significance should not proceed while so many important questions remain unanswered’

More than 40,000 new homes consented in year to June, up 19% on previous year

More than 40,000 new homes consented in year to June, up 19% on previous year

Can Australia’s newest bank give the ‘big four’ some real competition?

Can Australia’s newest bank give the ‘big four’ some real competition?

Miao Yanliang attributes China's manufacturing prowess to factors far more robust and enduring than subsidisation

Miao Yanliang attributes China's manufacturing prowess to factors far more robust and enduring than subsidisation

Murray Grimwood reviews the Helen Clark Foundation book Facing up to our Future, and the Reality of Everything symposium

Murray Grimwood reviews the Helen Clark Foundation book Facing up to our Future, and the Reality of Everything symposium

Brian Easton looks at where the grumpiness threatening the nation’s stability is coming from

Brian Easton looks at where the grumpiness threatening the nation’s stability is coming from

The 'pro-natal' policies Winston Peters announced over the weekend have been tried in a great many countries. They do not work

The 'pro-natal' policies Winston Peters announced over the weekend have been tried in a great many countries. They do not work

Roger J Kerr looks for the drivers of the recent US bond market rout, and notes the US dollar is sliding on their weaker economic data. He also sees our string local bounce-back of business confidence defying global uncertainty

Roger J Kerr looks for the drivers of the recent US bond market rout, and notes the US dollar is sliding on their weaker economic data. He also sees our string local bounce-back of business confidence defying global uncertainty

US equities ended July on a firmer note, with the S&P 500 up 0.7%. The yen gained after rate checks by the NY Fed, & coordination between US and Japanese authorities. US Treasury yields extended their recent rise, led by the long end of the curve

US equities ended July on a firmer note, with the S&P 500 up 0.7%. The yen gained after rate checks by the NY Fed, & coordination between US and Japanese authorities. US Treasury yields extended their recent rise, led by the long end of the curve

China PMIs negative; Korean data positive; Japan mixed; US data well off the boil with worrying bond market signals; Canada growth rises; UST 10yr at 4.75%; gold dips; oil mixed; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

China PMIs negative; Korean data positive; Japan mixed; US data well off the boil with worrying bond market signals; Canada growth rises; UST 10yr at 4.75%; gold dips; oil mixed; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

Winston Peters announces Ron Mark’s return to New Zealand First as a candidate for Wairarapa, introduces ‘Kiwi Kids Grant’ to get New Zealanders to have more children

Winston Peters announces Ron Mark’s return to New Zealand First as a candidate for Wairarapa, introduces ‘Kiwi Kids Grant’ to get New Zealanders to have more children

Worldclear customers: On the run from the FBI, a tax fraudster and an Operação Lava Jato connection

Worldclear customers: On the run from the FBI, a tax fraudster and an Operação Lava Jato connection

Economists say June quarter labour market data will paint a ‘soft picture’ of the NZ economy as the size of the Middle East ‘cost shock’ remains uncertain

Economists say June quarter labour market data will paint a ‘soft picture’ of the NZ economy as the size of the Middle East ‘cost shock’ remains uncertain

Gareth Vaughan argues the FMA needs to be seen getting its own house in order if it's to be a credible regulator of financial markets participants

Gareth Vaughan argues the FMA needs to be seen getting its own house in order if it's to be a credible regulator of financial markets participants

China log demand is steady and positive while it is soft from India. But reduced sawmill capacity locally and modest demand has seen prices hold up as capacity is better utilised

China log demand is steady and positive while it is soft from India. But reduced sawmill capacity locally and modest demand has seen prices hold up as capacity is better utilised

Strong potential seen for energy cost savings through the expansion of flexible energy use and batteries

Strong potential seen for energy cost savings through the expansion of flexible energy use and batteries

With investment demand steady, gold ETFs under selling pressure and jewellery demand its softest since the pandemic, overall gold demand only held up because of central bank buying

With investment demand steady, gold ETFs under selling pressure and jewellery demand its softest since the pandemic, overall gold demand only held up because of central bank buying

The Hamilton Confidential Podcast: What was Worldclear, what did it do, and why does it matter?

The Hamilton Confidential Podcast: What was Worldclear, what did it do, and why does it matter?

US data improves; Canada GDP rises; China PMIs weak; Korea bounces back; ditto Japan; yen intervention expensive; Australian PPI inflation rises; UST 10yr at 4.74%; gold dips; oil mixed; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

US data improves; Canada GDP rises; China PMIs weak; Korea bounces back; ditto Japan; yen intervention expensive; Australian PPI inflation rises; UST 10yr at 4.74%; gold dips; oil mixed; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

42% sold at the latest residential property auctions

42% sold at the latest residential property auctions

House buyers hold the balance of power when it comes to pricing, Cotality says

House buyers hold the balance of power when it comes to pricing, Cotality says

Labour percieved as most capable at handling top five issues, including the economy - Ipsos poll suggests

Labour percieved as most capable at handling top five issues, including the economy - Ipsos poll suggests

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; consumer confidence less negative, housing investors cautious, calls for electricity reform; wool prices drop, China PMI's retreat, swaps up, NZD up, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; consumer confidence less negative, housing investors cautious, calls for electricity reform; wool prices drop, China PMI's retreat, swaps up, NZD up, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges higher as Tourism Holdings, Gentrack, Kathmandu and Stride Property lead gains while Fletcher , a2 Milk, Vulcan Steel and SkyCity casino decline

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 edges higher as Tourism Holdings, Gentrack, Kathmandu and Stride Property lead gains while Fletcher , a2 Milk, Vulcan Steel and SkyCity casino decline