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Patrick Nolan says that as we finally get serious about reforming our superannuations system (as the claimant level rises sharply), we will have to face up to some serious trade-offs, and make hard choices
26th Oct 24, 9:45am
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Patrick Nolan says that as we finally get serious about reforming our superannuations system (as the claimant level rises sharply), we will have to face up to some serious trade-offs, and make hard choices
Andrew Coleman on why it's time for New Zealanders to consider a fundamental restructure of our government retirement income system and associated taxes
5th Jul 24, 5:00am
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Andrew Coleman on why it's time for New Zealanders to consider a fundamental restructure of our government retirement income system and associated taxes
Big rise in the number of migrants aged 65 and above gaining NZ residency
25th Jun 24, 11:36am
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Big rise in the number of migrants aged 65 and above gaining NZ residency
Infometric's Brad Olsen explores why almost half of the 65-69 age group are still working, and finds participation rates are rising for all age groups, not just them
1st Aug 23, 9:57am
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Infometric's Brad Olsen explores why almost half of the 65-69 age group are still working, and finds participation rates are rising for all age groups, not just them
Te wiki o te tāke; Inland Revenue’s updated view on tax avoidance gives plenty of pause for thought, and jail time for tax fraudsters
12th Mar 23, 10:29am
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Te wiki o te tāke; Inland Revenue’s updated view on tax avoidance gives plenty of pause for thought, and jail time for tax fraudsters
Inland Revenue gets back to its core business; GST changes for the platform economy to proceed & more
6th Mar 23, 9:30am
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Inland Revenue gets back to its core business; GST changes for the platform economy to proceed & more
Te wiki o te tāke; Terry Baucher has been exploring what more can be done for victims of the recent bad weather disasters, and thinking more broadly about the climate and demographic challenges ahead
26th Feb 23, 3:11pm
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Te wiki o te tāke; Terry Baucher has been exploring what more can be done for victims of the recent bad weather disasters, and thinking more broadly about the climate and demographic challenges ahead
Savings are stranded as inflation rises much faster than yields, and asset holders grab the benefits of low yields at the expense of savers. This type of financial repression is likely to persist for decades, possibly provoking anger for change
10th Aug 21, 11:25am
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Savings are stranded as inflation rises much faster than yields, and asset holders grab the benefits of low yields at the expense of savers. This type of financial repression is likely to persist for decades, possibly provoking anger for change
Amid ongoing debate about immigration, is it time New Zealanders took the debate broader and settled on a population policy?
25th Feb 19, 2:30pm
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Amid ongoing debate about immigration, is it time New Zealanders took the debate broader and settled on a population policy?
Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says we all miss an opportunity by letting the needs of seniors go unanswered. Loneliness is expensive because it is unhealthy
20th Dec 18, 10:40am
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Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says we all miss an opportunity by letting the needs of seniors go unanswered. Loneliness is expensive because it is unhealthy
Jen​ée Tibshraeny's observations of the cost South Korea has paid for its rise to the top
13th Apr 17, 11:50am
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Jen​ée Tibshraeny's observations of the cost South Korea has paid for its rise to the top
Amy Duncan on getting the most from our ageing workforce, why we won't lose our jobs to robots anytime soon, the workplace collaboration vs competition debate and more
5th Feb 17, 7:45am
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Amy Duncan on getting the most from our ageing workforce, why we won't lose our jobs to robots anytime soon, the workplace collaboration vs competition debate and more
Paul Spoonley calls for the Govt to reduce migration 'a bit' to strike a better balance between incentivising migrants & unemployed locals to help grow regional NZ
9th Sep 16, 3:09pm
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Paul Spoonley calls for the Govt to reduce migration 'a bit' to strike a better balance between incentivising migrants & unemployed locals to help grow regional NZ
Jenée Tibshraeny looks at killing ageism to help keep the silver tsunami employed as the population ages and New Zealand suffers a skills shortage
22nd Jun 16, 4:34pm
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Jenée Tibshraeny looks at killing ageism to help keep the silver tsunami employed as the population ages and New Zealand suffers a skills shortage
Jenée Tibshraeny on P2P power, ISIS and hacker wars, Sydney's property bubble, Japan's solutions to an ageing pop, sugar taxes, the meaning of life, the Chinese property buyer psyche & more
4th Dec 15, 10:02am
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Jenée Tibshraeny on P2P power, ISIS and hacker wars, Sydney's property bubble, Japan's solutions to an ageing pop, sugar taxes, the meaning of life, the Chinese property buyer psyche & more
A "how to" guide on seeing the glass half full when we talk about our ageing population
26th Jun 15, 2:14pm
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A "how to" guide on seeing the glass half full when we talk about our ageing population
New Zealand ranks seventh in a 2013 global survey of the quality of life and wellbeing of older people
4th Oct 13, 8:15am
New Zealand ranks seventh in a 2013 global survey of the quality of life and wellbeing of older people
Bernard Hickey says that after six long years in recession, normal patterns of spending, employment and consumerism should be emerging, but they're not
18th Aug 13, 6:13am
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Bernard Hickey says that after six long years in recession, normal patterns of spending, employment and consumerism should be emerging, but they're not
Neither economic growth, migration or even the tooth fairy are going to blunt the eventual impact of our ageing society, says Bernard Hickey
14th Jul 13, 9:19am
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Neither economic growth, migration or even the tooth fairy are going to blunt the eventual impact of our ageing society, says Bernard Hickey
Ex-Cabinet Minister turned OECD official Simon Upton highlights range of risks facing NZ economy over 40yrs including global warming, pollution, pandemics, war, financial crises, deficits...
13th Dec 12, 5:19am
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Ex-Cabinet Minister turned OECD official Simon Upton highlights range of risks facing NZ economy over 40yrs including global warming, pollution, pandemics, war, financial crises, deficits...
Bernard Hickey doubts economies will recover properly unless they undertake a significant 'rebuild'; going back to the way we were before the GFC just invites another meltdown. Do you agree?
2nd Dec 12, 10:00am
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Bernard Hickey doubts economies will recover properly unless they undertake a significant 'rebuild'; going back to the way we were before the GFC just invites another meltdown. Do you agree?
Panel testing govt's long-term cost pressures considers land and capital gains taxes for broadening revenue base; But resigned to politics getting in the way as Treasury says land tax most efficient
23rd Nov 12, 12:30pm
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Panel testing govt's long-term cost pressures considers land and capital gains taxes for broadening revenue base; But resigned to politics getting in the way as Treasury says land tax most efficient
As Treasury reaches out, external panel questions 20% debt target, notes Cullen-era surpluses required for a decade
2nd Nov 12, 1:49pm
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As Treasury reaches out, external panel questions 20% debt target, notes Cullen-era surpluses required for a decade