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Chris Patten says the Brexit vote outcome recalls one of Churchill’s more famous aphorisms: 'The trouble with committing political suicide is that you live to regret it'

Chris Patten says the Brexit vote outcome recalls one of Churchill’s more famous aphorisms: 'The trouble with committing political suicide is that you live to regret it'

Westpac chief economist Dominick Stephens ponders what Brexit might mean for NZ, now sees August OCR cut as much more likely

Westpac chief economist Dominick Stephens ponders what Brexit might mean for NZ, now sees August OCR cut as much more likely

EY's Tori Sullivan argues introducing the modern equivalents of a town crier and the stocks so the public can throw rotten fruit at some corporate taxpayers isn't the way to improve our tax system

EY's Tori Sullivan argues introducing the modern equivalents of a town crier and the stocks so the public can throw rotten fruit at some corporate taxpayers isn't the way to improve our tax system

Koichi Hamada likens government borrowing, especially for QE, to a ponzi scheme, something only illegal in the private sector

Koichi Hamada likens government borrowing, especially for QE, to a ponzi scheme, something only illegal in the private sector

Andrew Cornell says to combat cybercrime market operators and regulators must behave more like the criminals by constantly evolving, testing and probing and constantly revisiting protocols

Andrew Cornell says to combat cybercrime market operators and regulators must behave more like the criminals by constantly evolving, testing and probing and constantly revisiting protocols

Zhang Jun says there is plenty of reason to doubt China's investment numbers, the accuracy of which should be as hotly debated as their GDP data

Zhang Jun says there is plenty of reason to doubt China's investment numbers, the accuracy of which should be as hotly debated as their GDP data

NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka says the key for parents is to be able to find out which school and teacher will be the most effective for their child

NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka says the key for parents is to be able to find out which school and teacher will be the most effective for their child

HSBC's Frederic Neumann sees future economic growth coming from countries that have low private debt levels as these juice up their prospects by leveraging up

HSBC's Frederic Neumann sees future economic growth coming from countries that have low private debt levels as these juice up their prospects by leveraging up

Optimising its resource allocation is far from all that China must do to boost prosperity. It is time to focus on workers and elevating the experience of their labour, says Edmund Phelps

Optimising its resource allocation is far from all that China must do to boost prosperity. It is time to focus on workers and elevating the experience of their labour, says Edmund Phelps

Selena Eaqub on Auckland houses, the slowing emerging markets miracle, the expanding rich, universal basic income, inequality, Brexit, robots and education

Selena Eaqub on Auckland houses, the slowing emerging markets miracle, the expanding rich, universal basic income, inequality, Brexit, robots and education

Kerry McDonald analyses the many challenges the country faces and concludes we need effective leadership and recognition that good policy, in a sound strategic framework, is critical

Kerry McDonald analyses the many challenges the country faces and concludes we need effective leadership and recognition that good policy, in a sound strategic framework, is critical

Grant Duncan calls for ACC to be extended as originally intended to cover major health issues not caused in employment. The reaching of full funding sustainability opens the option

Grant Duncan calls for ACC to be extended as originally intended to cover major health issues not caused in employment. The reaching of full funding sustainability opens the option

Shaun Twaddle says the demographic shift of fewer young people in a time of expanded labour demand will result in better opportunities in the service sector

Shaun Twaddle says the demographic shift of fewer young people in a time of expanded labour demand will result in better opportunities in the service sector

Motu Research analysts look at food stamps, technology and productivity, Brexit and migration, taxing the poor, Presidential campaign myths, and more...

Motu Research analysts look at food stamps, technology and productivity, Brexit and migration, taxing the poor, Presidential campaign myths, and more...

George Friedman says access to the world's oceans for trade is the key issue behind China's aggressive stance in the South & East China seas

George Friedman says access to the world's oceans for trade is the key issue behind China's aggressive stance in the South & East China seas

Property lawyer Lauren Semple reviews the proposed NPS on Urban Development Capacity, and shows how it will change how Councils respond to housing needs

Property lawyer Lauren Semple reviews the proposed NPS on Urban Development Capacity, and shows how it will change how Councils respond to housing needs

The NZ Initiative's Roger Partridge makes the case for Auckland Council cashing up many of its risky commercial enterprises and investing in growth-supporting infrastructure

The NZ Initiative's Roger Partridge makes the case for Auckland Council cashing up many of its risky commercial enterprises and investing in growth-supporting infrastructure

Brad Carr looks at what the Basel banking regulations have meant for global risk

Brad Carr looks at what the Basel banking regulations have meant for global risk

Yu Yongding says while China's leaders should be applauded for implementing painful structural reforms, they are ignoring the current urgent need for infrastructure investment

Yu Yongding says while China's leaders should be applauded for implementing painful structural reforms, they are ignoring the current urgent need for infrastructure investment

The OECD Better Life Index finds that New Zealanders are the seventh most satisfied with their lives, out of the 38 member countries

The OECD Better Life Index finds that New Zealanders are the seventh most satisfied with their lives, out of the 38 member countries

Cam Preston argues insurers are running out of steam in the Canterbury rebuild/repair marathon, with AMI set to be the largest taxpayer bailout in NZ history

Cam Preston argues insurers are running out of steam in the Canterbury rebuild/repair marathon, with AMI set to be the largest taxpayer bailout in NZ history

Coral Phillips reviews the changes to the IRD 2016 livestock values and assesses the implications for farmers

Coral Phillips reviews the changes to the IRD 2016 livestock values and assesses the implications for farmers

Seamus Donegan asks if the litigious approach to Canterbury earthquakes would really get the best outcomes

Seamus Donegan asks if the litigious approach to Canterbury earthquakes would really get the best outcomes

David Lupton says we need appropriate charges for infrastructure and services so the choices people make do not impose financial burdens on others

David Lupton says we need appropriate charges for infrastructure and services so the choices people make do not impose financial burdens on others

Alex Johnston on how Auckland's housing crisis is creating 'angry birds', apartments and housing affordability, 'Big Oil' the new 'Big Tobacco' and ANZ's investment in fossil fuels

Alex Johnston on how Auckland's housing crisis is creating 'angry birds', apartments and housing affordability, 'Big Oil' the new 'Big Tobacco' and ANZ's investment in fossil fuels