regional development
ASB sends BoP to the top of its Regional Economic Scoreboard; notes the Auckland 'halo effect' propping up Waikato & Northland; while Wellington's performance is 'mediocre at best'
25th Nov 15, 5:00am
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ASB sends BoP to the top of its Regional Economic Scoreboard; notes the Auckland 'halo effect' propping up Waikato & Northland; while Wellington's performance is 'mediocre at best'
Siah Hwee Ang says the ‘new normal’ growth rate of the Chinese economy will be closer to 6.5%
10th Nov 15, 5:02am
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Siah Hwee Ang says the ‘new normal’ growth rate of the Chinese economy will be closer to 6.5%
Infometrics' Andrew Whiteford argues skill gaps will soon open up across a wide range of industries & occupations. He suggests importing skills could be part of the solution
4th Nov 15, 5:03am
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Infometrics' Andrew Whiteford argues skill gaps will soon open up across a wide range of industries & occupations. He suggests importing skills could be part of the solution
Siah Hwee Ang says food and food services markets in China are expanding, but keep a look out for changes
3rd Nov 15, 5:05am
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Siah Hwee Ang says food and food services markets in China are expanding, but keep a look out for changes
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says there is a strong case for applying the trial-and-error approach of the science lab to policy change
2nd Nov 15, 10:28am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says there is a strong case for applying the trial-and-error approach of the science lab to policy change
Siah Hwee Ang looks at current and likely future trends in Chinese education
28th Oct 15, 5:02am
Siah Hwee Ang looks at current and likely future trends in Chinese education
Siah Hwee Ang says the comparison of India with China will not go away for some time to come
20th Oct 15, 5:05am
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Siah Hwee Ang says the comparison of India with China will not go away for some time to come
Siah Hwee Ang says on top of New Zealand’s existing free trade agreement with China, the Chinese FTZs are there to sweeten the deal for our businesses in China
13th Oct 15, 5:02am
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Siah Hwee Ang says on top of New Zealand’s existing free trade agreement with China, the Chinese FTZs are there to sweeten the deal for our businesses in China
Siah Hwee Ang says there are clear signs that cities other than those in East China are slowly taking over some of the country’s growth and activities
6th Oct 15, 5:03am
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Siah Hwee Ang says there are clear signs that cities other than those in East China are slowly taking over some of the country’s growth and activities
Benje Patterson singles out six regions thriving despite (or because of) the dairy downturn. Meat, horticulture, seafood and tourism -based industries are helping drive confidence and investment
29th Sep 15, 12:21pm
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Benje Patterson singles out six regions thriving despite (or because of) the dairy downturn. Meat, horticulture, seafood and tourism -based industries are helping drive confidence and investment
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says Labour's 'circus act' will only add unsubstantiated fuel to the fire of those vehemently opposed towards all and any foreign ownership
27th Jul 15, 8:50am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says Labour's 'circus act' will only add unsubstantiated fuel to the fire of those vehemently opposed towards all and any foreign ownership
Government acts to 'help spread the benefits of migration across the country'
26th Jul 15, 8:34pm
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Government acts to 'help spread the benefits of migration across the country'
Bernard Hickey explains how Councils could ease RMA and other restrictions to kick-start economic growth, and in exchange get a cut from Government of the fruits of that growth
26th Jul 15, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey explains how Councils could ease RMA and other restrictions to kick-start economic growth, and in exchange get a cut from Government of the fruits of that growth
'NZ Investment Attraction Strategy' aims to get all government wakas paddling in the same direction to attract foreign investment
7th Jul 15, 11:23am
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'NZ Investment Attraction Strategy' aims to get all government wakas paddling in the same direction to attract foreign investment
Labour's Grant Robertson lists 4 areas he thinks should be the focus of the Budget, says the Government is 'tinkering and sitting on the sidelines'
15th May 15, 11:57am
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Labour's Grant Robertson lists 4 areas he thinks should be the focus of the Budget, says the Government is 'tinkering and sitting on the sidelines'
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
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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 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
The Northland by-election may pave the way for increased Regional NZ v Auckland political posturing
8th Apr 15, 10:41am
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The Northland by-election may pave the way for increased Regional NZ v Auckland political posturing
Andrew Whiteford says that commuters and remote workers can contribute to economic revival of towns, including places like Wanganui
31st Mar 15, 9:53pm
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Andrew Whiteford says that commuters and remote workers can contribute to economic revival of towns, including places like Wanganui
Are economists obsessed with Auckland's growth and growing divergence with the rest of NZ actually stuck in the dark ages?
21st Mar 15, 10:46am
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Are economists obsessed with Auckland's growth and growing divergence with the rest of NZ actually stuck in the dark ages?
Why young people should look beyond the lure of big city life
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
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Andrew Whiteford argues too much has been made about regional inequality when we have strong provinces with good economic prospects
NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says increasing resource extraction could prove the economic lifeline rural NZ desperately needs
1st Dec 14, 2:00pm
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NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says increasing resource extraction could prove the economic lifeline rural NZ desperately needs
Gareth Kiernan looks into the murky world of public body cost-benefit analysis and finds it mingled with patch-protection and ego justifications
19th Nov 14, 9:29am
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Gareth Kiernan looks into the murky world of public body cost-benefit analysis and finds it mingled with patch-protection and ego justifications
Andrew Whiteford outlines the problems with official population projections in New Zealand and how they miss the changing economic fortunes of our regions
26th Aug 14, 10:42am
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Andrew Whiteford outlines the problems with official population projections in New Zealand and how they miss the changing economic fortunes of our regions