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What seemed a booming success a couple of years ago has collapsed into fraud convictions, independent economist Brian Easton writes
18th Mar 24, 9:31am
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What seemed a booming success a couple of years ago has collapsed into fraud convictions, independent economist Brian Easton writes
Resources Minister Shane Jones has asked for advice on whether the Government could provide insurance for the regulatory risk-adverse oil & gas industry
11th Mar 24, 3:05pm
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Resources Minister Shane Jones has asked for advice on whether the Government could provide insurance for the regulatory risk-adverse oil & gas industry
Angela Huyue Zhang assess a recent court ruling in China allowing copyright protection for content generated by artificial intelligence
9th Dec 23, 9:45am
by Guest
Angela Huyue Zhang assess a recent court ruling in China allowing copyright protection for content generated by artificial intelligence
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Coalition agreement sees National's proposed foreign house buyer tax gone, 14 National Cabinet Ministers out of 20
24th Nov 23, 11:12am
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Coalition agreement sees National's proposed foreign house buyer tax gone, 14 National Cabinet Ministers out of 20
ACT's David Seymour on the positivity of business, a desire for easier foreign direct investment rules, the RMA & more
6th Sep 23, 9:28am
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ACT's David Seymour on the positivity of business, a desire for easier foreign direct investment rules, the RMA & more
Auckland International Airport has reported its first profit since the pandemic and will press ahead with multi-billion dollar upgrades despite opposition from airlines
24th Aug 23, 11:04am
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Auckland International Airport has reported its first profit since the pandemic and will press ahead with multi-billion dollar upgrades despite opposition from airlines
A parliamentary report into the risks and benefits of cryptocurrency will be released next month and provide a building block for future legislation
7th Jul 23, 8:40am
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A parliamentary report into the risks and benefits of cryptocurrency will be released next month and provide a building block for future legislation
The Commerce Commission is reviewing the way it sets prices for electric lines companies and other monopolies, any change could ease investment limitations on decarbonising energy
14th Jun 23, 11:45am
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The Commerce Commission is reviewing the way it sets prices for electric lines companies and other monopolies, any change could ease investment limitations on decarbonising energy
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Mercury Energy fined for telling people to pay termination fee when it was not needed
25th May 23, 10:54am
Mercury Energy fined for telling people to pay termination fee when it was not needed
Productivity improvements in the rural sector are being held back by outdated restrictions and regulations that are no longer relevant. And that is a conclusion of Wellington officials
3rd May 23, 6:59pm
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Productivity improvements in the rural sector are being held back by outdated restrictions and regulations that are no longer relevant. And that is a conclusion of Wellington officials
Guy Trafford casts an eye over tax, spending, public servant numbers and rural regulation through a lens of Labour & National's records
28th Apr 23, 10:08am
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Guy Trafford casts an eye over tax, spending, public servant numbers and rural regulation through a lens of Labour & National's records
Katharine Moody takes a look at rental affordability, suggesting Parliament considers a formula approach to rental market regulation
28th Jan 23, 9:30am
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Katharine Moody takes a look at rental affordability, suggesting Parliament considers a formula approach to rental market regulation
Eric Schmidt identifies the main lessons for the world's democracies after a year of geopolitical turmoil
12th Jan 23, 11:48am
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Eric Schmidt identifies the main lessons for the world's democracies after a year of geopolitical turmoil
In spite of Labour’s back-down on 'Hate Speech', the debate looks set to rage on through election year, writes Chris Trotter
21st Nov 22, 8:18am
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In spite of Labour’s back-down on 'Hate Speech', the debate looks set to rage on through election year, writes Chris Trotter
Government sets minimum onshore fuel-holding obligations, postpones sustainable biofuels obligation till 2024 and gives regulatory option for Commerce Commission to set fair prices, if needed
9th Nov 22, 8:00am
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Government sets minimum onshore fuel-holding obligations, postpones sustainable biofuels obligation till 2024 and gives regulatory option for Commerce Commission to set fair prices, if needed
Chris Trotter says Kiri Allan has got the direction of power and control in New Zealand completely upside-down
31st Oct 22, 8:01am
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Chris Trotter says Kiri Allan has got the direction of power and control in New Zealand completely upside-down
Economist Brian Easton says those in central government are happy to focus on local government failures while ignoring central government ones, which can be even bigger
3rd Oct 22, 8:53am
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Economist Brian Easton says those in central government are happy to focus on local government failures while ignoring central government ones, which can be even bigger
Economist Brian Easton says we should try to to evaluate our social policies systematically. But big data has limitations
12th Sep 22, 9:23am
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Economist Brian Easton says we should try to to evaluate our social policies systematically. But big data has limitations
Economist Brian Easton asks: Why is the British economy in more trouble than most others?
5th Sep 22, 8:50am
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Economist Brian Easton asks: Why is the British economy in more trouble than most others?
The Government is pledging to make supermarkets do wholesale deals with their competitors and is 'looking at' how to implement compulsory unit pricing on grocery products
30th May 22, 3:00pm
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The Government is pledging to make supermarkets do wholesale deals with their competitors and is 'looking at' how to implement compulsory unit pricing on grocery products
The Government has indicated it might consider being more prescriptive with controlling supermarket prices than was recently recommended by the Commerce Commission
10th May 22, 9:55am
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The Government has indicated it might consider being more prescriptive with controlling supermarket prices than was recently recommended by the Commerce Commission
Angela Huyue Zhang expects the Cyberspace Administration of China to change the game for the country's online platforms
25th Nov 21, 10:28am
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Angela Huyue Zhang expects the Cyberspace Administration of China to change the game for the country's online platforms
Eric Schmidt explains why the world's democracies must come together to maintain leadership in the critical AI domain
31st Aug 21, 10:46am
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Eric Schmidt explains why the world's democracies must come together to maintain leadership in the critical AI domain
Reserve Bank has formally warned the New Zealand branch of Westpac for failing to report 'prescribed transactions' as required by the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009
11th Aug 21, 9:44am
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Reserve Bank has formally warned the New Zealand branch of Westpac for failing to report 'prescribed transactions' as required by the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009
Stephen Roach worries that the recent official crackdown on tech companies will strangle the Chinese economiy's most dynamic sector
28th Jul 21, 10:09am
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Stephen Roach worries that the recent official crackdown on tech companies will strangle the Chinese economiy's most dynamic sector