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Computers tracking us, an ‘electronic collar’: Gilles Deleuze’s 1990 Postcript on the Societies of Control was eerily prescient

Computers tracking us, an ‘electronic collar’: Gilles Deleuze’s 1990 Postcript on the Societies of Control was eerily prescient

The economy grew for the second successive quarter following the sharp contraction seen during last year

The economy grew for the second successive quarter following the sharp contraction seen during last year

Advertised rents are dropping around the country but are particularly weak in Wellington

Advertised rents are dropping around the country but are particularly weak in Wellington

Kiwibank poses risk to the returns from the big four Aussie banks' NZ subsidiaries, analysts say

Kiwibank poses risk to the returns from the big four Aussie banks' NZ subsidiaries, analysts say

US Federal Reserve leaves rates on hold as expected. FOMC median forecast still shows 50bp of rate cuts this year. Limited market reaction. Treasury yields remain modestly lower and currency markets stable

US Federal Reserve leaves rates on hold as expected. FOMC median forecast still shows 50bp of rate cuts this year. Limited market reaction. Treasury yields remain modestly lower and currency markets stable

US Fed stays hawkish in the face of inflation threats, cuts US growth outlook; US housing data weak; Japanese factory orders weaken; iron ore price under pressure; UST 10yr at 4.40%; gold and oil unchanged; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 68.2

US Fed stays hawkish in the face of inflation threats, cuts US growth outlook; US housing data weak; Japanese factory orders weaken; iron ore price under pressure; UST 10yr at 4.40%; gold and oil unchanged; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 68.2

Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing

Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; mortgage and TD rates tighten, unsold housing rises, consumers less glum, current account deficit shrinks, swaps stable, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; mortgage and TD rates tighten, unsold housing rises, consumers less glum, current account deficit shrinks, swaps stable, NZD dips, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman and Gentrack lead gains, Port of Tauranga, and Summerset also climb — Mercury, Mainfreight, THL, and EBOS soften

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman and Gentrack lead gains, Port of Tauranga, and Summerset also climb — Mercury, Mainfreight, THL, and EBOS soften

'The days of letting councils decide that growth shouldn’t happen at all are over', says Chris Bishop

'The days of letting councils decide that growth shouldn’t happen at all are over', says Chris Bishop

An IMF review of New Zealand's lagging productivity finds sharp weaknesses in public investment, private innovation, and the options for funding innovation in sectors that could drive improvements

An IMF review of New Zealand's lagging productivity finds sharp weaknesses in public investment, private innovation, and the options for funding innovation in sectors that could drive improvements

The economy looked like it was picking up, now it looks like maybe it isn't, but inflation definitely is picking up. What do we do? And where is our timely economic data?

The economy looked like it was picking up, now it looks like maybe it isn't, but inflation definitely is picking up. What do we do? And where is our timely economic data?

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend remains at levels generally seen as too high but has reduced by more than economists were forecasting

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend remains at levels generally seen as too high but has reduced by more than economists were forecasting

The housing market has a large hump of unsold stock to overcome over winter

The housing market has a large hump of unsold stock to overcome over winter

Mortgage rates are still inching lower, even as wholesale rates are inching higher. Savers face lower TD rate offers just as deposit takers face new fees for the Depositor Compensation Scheme. It's not a great time to be a saver

Mortgage rates are still inching lower, even as wholesale rates are inching higher. Savers face lower TD rate offers just as deposit takers face new fees for the Depositor Compensation Scheme. It's not a great time to be a saver

After difficulties pulling together census information from poor response rates in each of the last two nationwide surveys, Stats NZ will now compile the required information annually based on a smaller survey and already collected data

After difficulties pulling together census information from poor response rates in each of the last two nationwide surveys, Stats NZ will now compile the required information annually based on a smaller survey and already collected data

Investors adopt a cautious stance as the US becomes more involved in the Iran-Israel conflict. US data weaker than expected. Global equities weaker, US Treasuries lower and USD broadly stronger

Investors adopt a cautious stance as the US becomes more involved in the Iran-Israel conflict. US data weaker than expected. Global equities weaker, US Treasuries lower and USD broadly stronger

US data weak; US demographics in sudden shift; US budget bill deters investors; Japan holds rates; China oil demand set to reverse; German sentiment jumps; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold holds and oil rises; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 68.2

US data weak; US demographics in sudden shift; US budget bill deters investors; Japan holds rates; China oil demand set to reverse; German sentiment jumps; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold holds and oil rises; NZ$1 = 60.2 USc; TWI-5 = 68.2

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; housing market weakens, home ownership level rises, inflation rises, farmers feeling better but still not buying tractors, swaps stable, NZD rises, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; housing market weakens, home ownership level rises, inflation rises, farmers feeling better but still not buying tractors, swaps stable, NZD rises, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; SkyCity casino, Infratil, Tower, and Oceania Healthcare rise while Kathmandu, Gentrack, Sky TV and Goodman Property fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; SkyCity casino, Infratil, Tower, and Oceania Healthcare rise while Kathmandu, Gentrack, Sky TV and Goodman Property fall

BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says the current inflationary noise 'will intensify the RBNZ’s headache'

BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says the current inflationary noise 'will intensify the RBNZ’s headache'

David Mahon urges business leaders on China trip with Christopher Luxon to speak out on behalf of their own commercial interests

David Mahon urges business leaders on China trip with Christopher Luxon to speak out on behalf of their own commercial interests

The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Why the Government backed away from charities taxation reform, the latest rich list re-ignites the wealth tax debate, and how long does it take Inland Revenue to answer the phone?

The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Why the Government backed away from charities taxation reform, the latest rich list re-ignites the wealth tax debate, and how long does it take Inland Revenue to answer the phone?

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show that food prices rose 4.4% in the past year, while rent prices had their lowest annual increase since 2015; CPI seen heading toward top of RBNZ's target range

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show that food prices rose 4.4% in the past year, while rent prices had their lowest annual increase since 2015; CPI seen heading toward top of RBNZ's target range

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been called the ‘AI Oppenheimer’ – but he dismisses concerns: AI is just ‘processing data’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been called the ‘AI Oppenheimer’ – but he dismisses concerns: AI is just ‘processing data’