sign up log in
Want to go ad-free? Find out how, here.

Infometrics

Nigel Pinkerton looks at the chance you will be replaced by a robot. Can the core renewal features of Capitalism handle the new surge in automation?
22nd Sep 15, 9:21am
by Guest
17
Nigel Pinkerton looks at the chance you will be replaced by a robot. Can the core renewal features of Capitalism handle the new surge in automation?
Gareth Kiernan assesses the policy options available for the coming economic slowdown, and compares our options with other countries
2nd Sep 15, 7:53am
3
Gareth Kiernan assesses the policy options available for the coming economic slowdown, and compares our options with other countries
Shaun Twaddle shows how other regions can garner the benefits Auckland is getting from attracting students to study locally
18th Aug 15, 4:41pm
by Guest
Shaun Twaddle shows how other regions can garner the benefits Auckland is getting from attracting students to study locally
Benje Patterson on 10 reasons why you shouldn’t get your knickers in a twist over the sour outlook for the dairy sector
14th Aug 15, 10:02am
165
Benje Patterson on 10 reasons why you shouldn’t get your knickers in a twist over the sour outlook for the dairy sector
Benje Patterson says the stars seem aligned for strong growth in international education’s contribution to export earnings over coming years
28th Jul 15, 11:10am
15
Benje Patterson says the stars seem aligned for strong growth in international education’s contribution to export earnings over coming years
Auckland house prices would still be unaffordable even if they fell by 20% says Infometrics
13th Jul 15, 12:30pm
25
Auckland house prices would still be unaffordable even if they fell by 20% says Infometrics
Mieke Welvaert shows that while great service is always appreciated, she explains why some don't try or don't care in some areas - and get away with that attitude
8th Jul 15, 9:02am
3
Mieke Welvaert shows that while great service is always appreciated, she explains why some don't try or don't care in some areas - and get away with that attitude
A change in diet will become increasingly necessary as an expanding current account deficit forces out the belt buckle a couple more notches, says Infometrics
20th Jun 15, 11:37am
by Guest
9
A change in diet will become increasingly necessary as an expanding current account deficit forces out the belt buckle a couple more notches, says Infometrics
Bay of Plenty city attracting population in broad-based economic expansion based on strong jobs growth and affordable housing
3rd Jun 15, 11:03am
8
Bay of Plenty city attracting population in broad-based economic expansion based on strong jobs growth and affordable housing
Dave Grimmond likes the Budget 2015 drive to tackle child poverty by focusing resources on those under 6 to try and head off later costly interventions
26th May 15, 11:35am
Dave Grimmond likes the Budget 2015 drive to tackle child poverty by focusing resources on those under 6 to try and head off later costly interventions
Benje Patterson wonders why requiring banks to hold more capital for property investor lending isn't a policy action that is being used
16th May 15, 6:04am
6
Benje Patterson wonders why requiring banks to hold more capital for property investor lending isn't a policy action that is being used
Gareth Kiernan wonders if wage growth is a lagging indicator of the economic cycle, are greater labour cost pressure's just around the corner?
13th May 15, 5:04am
Gareth Kiernan wonders if wage growth is a lagging indicator of the economic cycle, are greater labour cost pressure's just around the corner?
Nigel Pinkerton argues the case for lifestyle blocks and sees them as a key way some regions can retain and build vibrant rural communities, resisting urban drift
2nd May 15, 8:35am
by Guest
5
Nigel Pinkerton argues the case for lifestyle blocks and sees them as a key way some regions can retain and build vibrant rural communities, resisting urban drift
Benje Patterson on digital hitchhiking, dismantling Wellington's runway extension, Hobbit costumes, potty training for tourists, the daylight robbery of roaming, Dilbert & more
17th Apr 15, 10:51am
22
Benje Patterson on digital hitchhiking, dismantling Wellington's runway extension, Hobbit costumes, potty training for tourists, the daylight robbery of roaming, Dilbert & more
Benje Patterson says the good times have returned for regional tourism and the outlook is bright
14th Apr 15, 1:46pm
Benje Patterson says the good times have returned for regional tourism and the outlook is bright
Eric Crampton cheers Labour leader Andrew Little's pointing out of the deadweight costs of taxation
13th Apr 15, 8:21am
1
Eric Crampton cheers Labour leader Andrew Little's pointing out of the deadweight costs of taxation
Andrew Whiteford says that commuters and remote workers can contribute to economic revival of towns, including places like Wanganui
31st Mar 15, 9:53pm
17
Andrew Whiteford says that commuters and remote workers can contribute to economic revival of towns, including places like Wanganui
Shaun Twaddle says it is time for people who have money but no time and people who have time but no money to interact
17th Mar 15, 12:11pm
by Guest
Shaun Twaddle says it is time for people who have money but no time and people who have time but no money to interact
Gareth Kiernan has a World Cup Cricket-themed look at likely economic developments and concludes that NZ's big hitting is going to give way to more stolid accumulation
4th Mar 15, 9:33am
Gareth Kiernan has a World Cup Cricket-themed look at likely economic developments and concludes that NZ's big hitting is going to give way to more stolid accumulation
Mieke Welvaert looks at productivity and work-life balance. Could we mimic Germans and Swedes in producing more by working less?
18th Feb 15, 5:03am
32
Mieke Welvaert looks at productivity and work-life balance. Could we mimic Germans and Swedes in producing more by working less?
Dave Grimmond looks at the LGNZ revenue discussion paper and finds reasons to be sceptical, but also an option for 'fiscally neutral' change
4th Feb 15, 7:00am
33
Dave Grimmond looks at the LGNZ revenue discussion paper and finds reasons to be sceptical, but also an option for 'fiscally neutral' change
Gareth Kiernan looks at some key trends we will face this year, and suggests that the RBNZ will launch new housing loan restrictions
23rd Jan 15, 10:47am
4
Gareth Kiernan looks at some key trends we will face this year, and suggests that the RBNZ will launch new housing loan restrictions
Nigel Pinkerton does not want to see the enjoyment he gets from fireworks banned and makes some suggestions on how to control the inevitable 'idiot'
7th Jan 15, 10:29am
by Guest
38
Nigel Pinkerton does not want to see the enjoyment he gets from fireworks banned and makes some suggestions on how to control the inevitable 'idiot'
Benje Patterson's open letter to Bill English calls for tightening student loan repayment criteria to minimise the costs of 'parasitic behaviour'
17th Dec 14, 9:54am
126
Benje Patterson's open letter to Bill English calls for tightening student loan repayment criteria to minimise the costs of 'parasitic behaviour'
Andrew Whiteford argues too much has been made about regional inequality when we have strong provinces with good economic prospects
2nd Dec 14, 2:26pm
23
Andrew Whiteford argues too much has been made about regional inequality when we have strong provinces with good economic prospects