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Westpac's economists says the Kiwi dollar will stand above the crowd for a while yet, but in the end it will start edging lower

Westpac's economists says the Kiwi dollar will stand above the crowd for a while yet, but in the end it will start edging lower

Westpac's economists assess how things are likely to play out with inflation and the interest rate markets to drive RBNZ monetary policy

Westpac's economists assess how things are likely to play out with inflation and the interest rate markets to drive RBNZ monetary policy

Westpac's economists see a mixed bag for the rural sector as dairy prices improve but caution remains, construction boom helps forestry & meat sector faces challenges

Westpac's economists see a mixed bag for the rural sector as dairy prices improve but caution remains, construction boom helps forestry & meat sector faces challenges

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics explains how the Indian Government's 'Demonetization' turned into a mess

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics explains how the Indian Government's 'Demonetization' turned into a mess

Westpac's economists paint a picture of a world that is growing only modestly, though economic conditions in the US have continued to strengthen; election of Trump has heightened uncertainty, particularly his protectionist views in relation to China

Westpac's economists paint a picture of a world that is growing only modestly, though economic conditions in the US have continued to strengthen; election of Trump has heightened uncertainty, particularly his protectionist views in relation to China

Westpac's economists adopt a rosier outlook for the local economy, seeing an extended period of good economic conditions

Westpac's economists adopt a rosier outlook for the local economy, seeing an extended period of good economic conditions

Rory Noorland points out the intricate and specific rules the IRD applies to the deductibility of gifts

Rory Noorland points out the intricate and specific rules the IRD applies to the deductibility of gifts

Lee Jong-Wha says Asia must face up to its major political, economic, and security challenges if it is to match the advantages the United States and Europe currently have. Co-operation is the solution

Lee Jong-Wha says Asia must face up to its major political, economic, and security challenges if it is to match the advantages the United States and Europe currently have. Co-operation is the solution

David Scobie, senior consultant at Mercer, reflects on the risk and return outcomes experienced by KiwiSaver members since inception

David Scobie, senior consultant at Mercer, reflects on the risk and return outcomes experienced by KiwiSaver members since inception

The NZ Initiative's Randall Bess looks at what New Zealand can learn from the Gulf of Mexico's red snapper fishery

The NZ Initiative's Randall Bess looks at what New Zealand can learn from the Gulf of Mexico's red snapper fishery

USB stick inventor tells Kiwi mums to encourage their kids to be entrepreneurs and build start-ups, rather than becoming lawyers and accountants; suggests following Israel's example on tech investing subsidies

USB stick inventor tells Kiwi mums to encourage their kids to be entrepreneurs and build start-ups, rather than becoming lawyers and accountants; suggests following Israel's example on tech investing subsidies

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues Trump can't start a trade war as one is already well underway in cyberspace

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues Trump can't start a trade war as one is already well underway in cyberspace

Motu research finds that the Queen City attracts the brightest talent allowing it to out-perform most smaller centres in both labour productivity and multi-factor productivity

Motu research finds that the Queen City attracts the brightest talent allowing it to out-perform most smaller centres in both labour productivity and multi-factor productivity

Auckland University's Michael Rehm says a burst of housing supply won't bring down house prices, but debt-to-income ratios will and are a policy option that will make Auckland houses affordable again

Auckland University's Michael Rehm says a burst of housing supply won't bring down house prices, but debt-to-income ratios will and are a policy option that will make Auckland houses affordable again

Joseph S. Nye says three main issues will dominate the new US president-elect's foreign-policy agenda

Joseph S. Nye says three main issues will dominate the new US president-elect's foreign-policy agenda

Fathom Consulting reminds us that weird things can happen in short sequences fairly regularly. It's normal. Are we suffering from seeing patterns that aren't really there?

Fathom Consulting reminds us that weird things can happen in short sequences fairly regularly. It's normal. Are we suffering from seeing patterns that aren't really there?

Simpson Grierson's Bill Loutit outlines when you should seek a resource consent and what's involved in getting it

Simpson Grierson's Bill Loutit outlines when you should seek a resource consent and what's involved in getting it

Motu researchers on the case against democracy, the phantom poll swings, Piketty and housing capital, why the peasants were better off than you, weapons of math destruction, what a Donald Trump academic article would look like and more

Motu researchers on the case against democracy, the phantom poll swings, Piketty and housing capital, why the peasants were better off than you, weapons of math destruction, what a Donald Trump academic article would look like and more

Philippe Legrain says Donald Trump’s election as US president endangers the liberal international order of his wiser, broader-minded predecessors

Philippe Legrain says Donald Trump’s election as US president endangers the liberal international order of his wiser, broader-minded predecessors

Minghao Zhao says President-elect Donald Trump must now choose between cooperation and containment as the framework for US policy toward China. "His choice should be obvious"

Minghao Zhao says President-elect Donald Trump must now choose between cooperation and containment as the framework for US policy toward China. "His choice should be obvious"

MinterEllisonRuddWatts' Andrew Ryan points out a whole range of financial institutions have new responsibilities under the OECD's AEOI tax initiative, but nothing to gain from it

MinterEllisonRuddWatts' Andrew Ryan points out a whole range of financial institutions have new responsibilities under the OECD's AEOI tax initiative, but nothing to gain from it

Simpson Grierson's Bill Loutit explains the ins and outs of a District Plan review and why it is advisable to become involved in the process to protect your property rights

Simpson Grierson's Bill Loutit explains the ins and outs of a District Plan review and why it is advisable to become involved in the process to protect your property rights

The Morgan Foundation accuses the Government of choosing a process that will violate both the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement for how we meet our climate change commitments

The Morgan Foundation accuses the Government of choosing a process that will violate both the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement for how we meet our climate change commitments

Charles Crothers reports on the findings of recent surveys on how Aucklanders rate their City and whether the new structures deliver on their promises

Charles Crothers reports on the findings of recent surveys on how Aucklanders rate their City and whether the new structures deliver on their promises

MyValocity reports that the RBNZ's LVR restrictions are biting especially on investors, along with low listing levels. But FHBs are doing more deals in Auckland

MyValocity reports that the RBNZ's LVR restrictions are biting especially on investors, along with low listing levels. But FHBs are doing more deals in Auckland