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Australian house prices rose in early 2023, perhaps on the basis that interest rates had peaked bring a FOMO return to potential buyers. Now what, asks Ross Stitt, after the surprise May RBA rate hike
3rd May 23, 10:40am
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Australian house prices rose in early 2023, perhaps on the basis that interest rates had peaked bring a FOMO return to potential buyers. Now what, asks Ross Stitt, after the surprise May RBA rate hike
We appear to be making all the same mistakes that led to the previous housing crisis. David Hargreaves says it's not a case of if we have another crisis, but when...
23rd Apr 23, 6:00am
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We appear to be making all the same mistakes that led to the previous housing crisis. David Hargreaves says it's not a case of if we have another crisis, but when...
New research for the Reserve Bank has floated the idea of explicitly targeting interest rates against house prices. David Hargreaves says in our housing-obsessed country, surely it is time to consider such an approach
19th Apr 23, 12:08pm
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New research for the Reserve Bank has floated the idea of explicitly targeting interest rates against house prices. David Hargreaves says in our housing-obsessed country, surely it is time to consider such an approach
New research for the Reserve Bank says if central banks had mandates to prevent unsustainably high house prices they would likely find interest rate changes more effective than macroprudential tools, such as LVR limits, to achieve this goal
13th Apr 23, 12:16pm
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New research for the Reserve Bank says if central banks had mandates to prevent unsustainably high house prices they would likely find interest rate changes more effective than macroprudential tools, such as LVR limits, to achieve this goal
Yi Fuxian says that countering adverse demographic trends in China will require Premier Li Qiang to raise the retirement age
8th Apr 23, 9:45am
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Yi Fuxian says that countering adverse demographic trends in China will require Premier Li Qiang to raise the retirement age
In its interim response to the Productivity Commission's immigration inquiry the Government agrees mostly with the commission's recommendations - but has kicked to touch the idea of ending Permanent Resident visas for new residents
3rd Apr 23, 1:49pm
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In its interim response to the Productivity Commission's immigration inquiry the Government agrees mostly with the commission's recommendations - but has kicked to touch the idea of ending Permanent Resident visas for new residents
Ross Stitt says Australian pay rates are emerging as a major draw card as the country strives to attract skilled workers from overseas
15th Mar 23, 7:46am
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Ross Stitt says Australian pay rates are emerging as a major draw card as the country strives to attract skilled workers from overseas
Economist Brian Easton explains why the Census is important and how it will guide public policy. He reminds us of the problems in some prior censuses and the difficulties they caused still echo today
4th Mar 23, 9:15am
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Economist Brian Easton explains why the Census is important and how it will guide public policy. He reminds us of the problems in some prior censuses and the difficulties they caused still echo today
Murray Grimwood argues it's time for some serious systems thinking, making sense of a complex world by looking at it in terms of wholes and relationships rather than by splitting it into silos
2nd Mar 23, 12:43pm
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Murray Grimwood argues it's time for some serious systems thinking, making sense of a complex world by looking at it in terms of wholes and relationships rather than by splitting it into silos
Yi Fuxian foresees a humanitarian crisis in China by mid-century, owing to low fertility and rapid population ageing
17th Feb 23, 10:18am
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Yi Fuxian foresees a humanitarian crisis in China by mid-century, owing to low fertility and rapid population ageing
Yi Fuxian argues that decades of strict family planning have effectively precluded a pro-democracy movement in China
8th Dec 22, 12:00pm
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Yi Fuxian argues that decades of strict family planning have effectively precluded a pro-democracy movement in China
Productivity Commission Chairman Ganesh Nana argues that New Zealand needs a major reset of immigration policy
14th Nov 22, 10:05am
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Productivity Commission Chairman Ganesh Nana argues that New Zealand needs a major reset of immigration policy
Guy Trafford takes an overview look at where global populations are heading, and how we will feed them in the future. He checks out New Zealand's role in that food supply
9th Nov 22, 9:30am
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Guy Trafford takes an overview look at where global populations are heading, and how we will feed them in the future. He checks out New Zealand's role in that food supply
Statistics New Zealand says a migration loss contributed to a net growth of just 0.2% in the population in the year to June, while the natural population increase of 24,100 was the lowest since World War II
25th Oct 22, 11:26am
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Statistics New Zealand says a migration loss contributed to a net growth of just 0.2% in the population in the year to June, while the natural population increase of 24,100 was the lowest since World War II
Population change from migration likely to turn positive in the next few months
12th Sep 22, 1:47pm
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Population change from migration likely to turn positive in the next few months
Bernard Hickey suggests a bipartisan deal to ensure any decision to unleash a migration surge happens as well as the long-required surge in infrastructure investment
16th Jul 22, 9:30am
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Bernard Hickey suggests a bipartisan deal to ensure any decision to unleash a migration surge happens as well as the long-required surge in infrastructure investment
Yi Fuxian thinks China's rulers will come to regret the consequences of the security crackdown in Xinjiang province
13th Jul 22, 10:40am
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Yi Fuxian thinks China's rulers will come to regret the consequences of the security crackdown in Xinjiang province
The latest research series from the RBNZ highlights just how urgent it is that we avoid the toxic combination of fast rising population, masses of cheap debt and constrained housing supply in future, David Hargreaves says
6th Jul 22, 8:21am
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The latest research series from the RBNZ highlights just how urgent it is that we avoid the toxic combination of fast rising population, masses of cheap debt and constrained housing supply in future, David Hargreaves says
In its final report on an inquiry into New Zealand long term immigration settings, the Productivity Commission recommends abolishing the category of 'permanent resident'
31st May 22, 12:01am
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In its final report on an inquiry into New Zealand long term immigration settings, the Productivity Commission recommends abolishing the category of 'permanent resident'
Economist Brian Easton says population growth has some effect on economic growth, but it is complicated especially where infrastructure is involved. We need to think more about it
9th May 22, 8:25am
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Economist Brian Easton says population growth has some effect on economic growth, but it is complicated especially where infrastructure is involved. We need to think more about it
Murray Grimwood outlines why and how be believes our relationship with, and understanding of, energy must change
6th May 22, 9:28am
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Murray Grimwood outlines why and how be believes our relationship with, and understanding of, energy must change
Yi Fuxian explains why tighter Chinese restrictions alone will not be enough to curb their widespread practice of abortion
16th Apr 22, 3:08pm
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Yi Fuxian explains why tighter Chinese restrictions alone will not be enough to curb their widespread practice of abortion
Fewer expatriate New Zealanders are returning home but there are also fewer NZ citizens leaving long-term
12th Apr 22, 1:18pm
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Fewer expatriate New Zealanders are returning home but there are also fewer NZ citizens leaving long-term
Productivity Commission says NZ governments need to - ahead of time - build the assets and infrastructure that are required to prepare for and support a growing population
8th Nov 21, 7:33am
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Productivity Commission says NZ governments need to - ahead of time - build the assets and infrastructure that are required to prepare for and support a growing population
Yi Fuxian argues that, by inflating its population figures, China is doing itself a serious disservice
7th Aug 21, 11:12am
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Yi Fuxian argues that, by inflating its population figures, China is doing itself a serious disservice