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Farmer confidence rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter, but remains at net negative levels overall: Rabobank survey

Farmer confidence rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter, but remains at net negative levels overall: Rabobank survey

Davos boss wants stakeholder capitalism to replace shareholder capitalism, where 'shared value creation' includes ESG targets alongside financial metrics

Davos boss wants stakeholder capitalism to replace shareholder capitalism, where 'shared value creation' includes ESG targets alongside financial metrics

Closing the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter down entirely isn’t the answer, but neither is letting it run as before. Jeanette Fitzsimons has a compromise plan

Closing the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter down entirely isn’t the answer, but neither is letting it run as before. Jeanette Fitzsimons has a compromise plan

East Asia has a long tradition of forward-thinking policymaking. At a time of serious economic, political, and social challenges, the region must uphold that tradition – or Latin America’s tumultuous present may be its future

East Asia has a long tradition of forward-thinking policymaking. At a time of serious economic, political, and social challenges, the region must uphold that tradition – or Latin America’s tumultuous present may be its future

Farmers say that banks are getting tougher and changing conditions as they seek to contain or even reduce their exposure to agriculture, according to an industry survey

Farmers say that banks are getting tougher and changing conditions as they seek to contain or even reduce their exposure to agriculture, according to an industry survey

Andy Glenie and Joanna Trezise review the outcomes of more active enforcement activity by the OIO over failure to seek consents, and failure to comply with conditions of consents when granted

Andy Glenie and Joanna Trezise review the outcomes of more active enforcement activity by the OIO over failure to seek consents, and failure to comply with conditions of consents when granted

From the latest court ruling, businesses are advised to review their standard-form contractual terms to ensure they are fair and transparently presented; and front-foot the upcoming expansion of the UCT regime to some B2B contracts

From the latest court ruling, businesses are advised to review their standard-form contractual terms to ensure they are fair and transparently presented; and front-foot the upcoming expansion of the UCT regime to some B2B contracts

Kevin Loane sees inter-generational strife swelling from some important imbalances, but most millennials seem strangely uninterested in wresting the levers to make change

Kevin Loane sees inter-generational strife swelling from some important imbalances, but most millennials seem strangely uninterested in wresting the levers to make change

In 1995, a sociologist argued that developed countries’ “overriding task” for the subsequent decade was to "square the circle of wealth creation, social cohesion, and political freedom.” More than two decades later, most have not even attempted that feat

In 1995, a sociologist argued that developed countries’ “overriding task” for the subsequent decade was to "square the circle of wealth creation, social cohesion, and political freedom.” More than two decades later, most have not even attempted that feat

NZD continues to hug the US64 cent level. Markets have a “glass half full” view of trade talk headlines. Eyes on RBNZ's FSR and new employment indicators

NZD continues to hug the US64 cent level. Markets have a “glass half full” view of trade talk headlines. Eyes on RBNZ's FSR and new employment indicators

Eyes on US Fed minutes but surprises not expected. NZD steady, despite some vestiges of risk aversion. Forecasts for 2019/20 milk price lifted

Eyes on US Fed minutes but surprises not expected. NZD steady, despite some vestiges of risk aversion. Forecasts for 2019/20 milk price lifted

Danyl Mclauchlan on why having an early election might be better for Labour and the Greens than enduring another year of NZ First drama

Danyl Mclauchlan on why having an early election might be better for Labour and the Greens than enduring another year of NZ First drama

Yuen Yuen Ang says nothing beats inclusive economic growth as the way to lift large numbers of people out of poverty

Yuen Yuen Ang says nothing beats inclusive economic growth as the way to lift large numbers of people out of poverty

Motu researchers on rogue state USA, the use of antidepressants, gerrymandering in social networks, painting cows, and the history of philosophy in one graphic…

Motu researchers on rogue state USA, the use of antidepressants, gerrymandering in social networks, painting cows, and the history of philosophy in one graphic…

Bell Gully's Richard Massey and Timothy Shiels summarise the extensive additional changes proposed to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act by Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee

Bell Gully's Richard Massey and Timothy Shiels summarise the extensive additional changes proposed to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act by Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee

The fall of the Berlin Wall saw not only the collapse of communism in Europe, but also the social-democratic compact. To prevent a return to extremism and instability, that compact must be refashioned

The fall of the Berlin Wall saw not only the collapse of communism in Europe, but also the social-democratic compact. To prevent a return to extremism and instability, that compact must be refashioned

Farming's new environmental constraints will bring changes that include precision farming practices, breeding low-emissions animals, methane inhibitors, methane vaccines and genetically modified ryegrasses

Farming's new environmental constraints will bring changes that include precision farming practices, breeding low-emissions animals, methane inhibitors, methane vaccines and genetically modified ryegrasses

Significant advances in technology and updates in the law are behind the decision to revise the ADLS/REINZ agreement for sale and purchase of real estate

Significant advances in technology and updates in the law are behind the decision to revise the ADLS/REINZ agreement for sale and purchase of real estate

Craig Fisher looks at the spotlight being shone on the auditing profession internationally as a result of perceptions some have failed their role as the social expectations appear to have moved

Craig Fisher looks at the spotlight being shone on the auditing profession internationally as a result of perceptions some have failed their role as the social expectations appear to have moved

Katharine Moody on Government options for bottom trawling, pokies, synthetic nitrogen, agricultural emissions and the Billion Trees policy

Katharine Moody on Government options for bottom trawling, pokies, synthetic nitrogen, agricultural emissions and the Billion Trees policy

Morten Bech and Codruta Boar of the Bank for International Settlements cast an eye over the ever evolving payments landscape

Morten Bech and Codruta Boar of the Bank for International Settlements cast an eye over the ever evolving payments landscape

Diane Coyle argues 'dematerialisation' of economies demands a more nuanced understanding of what drives productivity

Diane Coyle argues 'dematerialisation' of economies demands a more nuanced understanding of what drives productivity

Yu Yongding rejects the notion that structural reform should take precedence over GDP growth in China

Yu Yongding rejects the notion that structural reform should take precedence over GDP growth in China

Reda Cherif and Fuad Hasanov argue that a true industrial policy is essentially a technology and innovation policy, with technology and innovation key to economic growth

Reda Cherif and Fuad Hasanov argue that a true industrial policy is essentially a technology and innovation policy, with technology and innovation key to economic growth