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Ewen McCann discusses a new approach to taxation - allowing tax avoidance practices to continue but taxing the pecuniary gains that they generate

Ewen McCann discusses a new approach to taxation - allowing tax avoidance practices to continue but taxing the pecuniary gains that they generate

When it’s natural, real and as nature intended we have a real competitive advantage so long as we have our story straight, says St John Craner

When it’s natural, real and as nature intended we have a real competitive advantage so long as we have our story straight, says St John Craner

There is an urgent need for the US President to gain a far better understanding of how global trade actually works. Otherwise they will cause severe damage to the US and the global economy says Asad Jamal

There is an urgent need for the US President to gain a far better understanding of how global trade actually works. Otherwise they will cause severe damage to the US and the global economy says Asad Jamal

Farmers have to think more like marketers and less like farmers to remain relevant and profitable because relying on their processors alone won't make this happen, says St John Craner

Farmers have to think more like marketers and less like farmers to remain relevant and profitable because relying on their processors alone won't make this happen, says St John Craner

Larry Hatheway implores the EU to step up to lead the world supporting open, rules-based international trade. But that will require strengthening its own financial footing so it can face the 'daunting challenges' ahead

Larry Hatheway implores the EU to step up to lead the world supporting open, rules-based international trade. But that will require strengthening its own financial footing so it can face the 'daunting challenges' ahead

NZD dropped lower off Friday’s high of 0.7375 to close the week against the USD at 0.7350; investors turned to risk aversion late in the week after missile strikes on Syria became a reality; NZD is finally weaker against the AUD

NZD dropped lower off Friday’s high of 0.7375 to close the week against the USD at 0.7350; investors turned to risk aversion late in the week after missile strikes on Syria became a reality; NZD is finally weaker against the AUD

Auckland Council's economists argue full development contributions are unlikely to result in higher house prices, will be absorbed by land owners who currently receive windfall gains from ratepayer-funded infrastructure

Auckland Council's economists argue full development contributions are unlikely to result in higher house prices, will be absorbed by land owners who currently receive windfall gains from ratepayer-funded infrastructure

Arvind Subramanian finds it odd there is little protest against financial integration even as those who built multilateral trade rules are now undermining them

Arvind Subramanian finds it odd there is little protest against financial integration even as those who built multilateral trade rules are now undermining them

Geoff Simmons on why we can't have a fair and efficient tax system, as well as an exemption on owner occupied housing

Geoff Simmons on why we can't have a fair and efficient tax system, as well as an exemption on owner occupied housing

Richard Baker explains why an NZ Initiative report on NZ's key economic regulators rates the FMA ahead of the Commerce Commision and the RBNZ

Richard Baker explains why an NZ Initiative report on NZ's key economic regulators rates the FMA ahead of the Commerce Commision and the RBNZ

Brendon Harre sees many reforms New Zealand could and should pursue to improve its urban performance, all of which we are in a good position to adopt

Brendon Harre sees many reforms New Zealand could and should pursue to improve its urban performance, all of which we are in a good position to adopt

One for the commenters... PhD student Kade Sorensen uses 10 interest.co.nz comments to jump into the debate on a fuel tax, B&T sales data, the minimum wage, interest rates and more

One for the commenters... PhD student Kade Sorensen uses 10 interest.co.nz comments to jump into the debate on a fuel tax, B&T sales data, the minimum wage, interest rates and more

Housing Minister Phil Twyford opens up a little more about the Unitec development in interview with Mt Albert Inc editor Bruce Morris

Housing Minister Phil Twyford opens up a little more about the Unitec development in interview with Mt Albert Inc editor Bruce Morris

The seizing of documents in Michael Cohen’s office uncovers a darker, more dangerous side of Trump, DCReport's Terry H. Schwadron says

The seizing of documents in Michael Cohen’s office uncovers a darker, more dangerous side of Trump, DCReport's Terry H. Schwadron says

Benjamin Cohen fears the US may expand its trade and investment actions against China to include action in currency markets, a path that "would be dangerous, and possibly disastrous"

Benjamin Cohen fears the US may expand its trade and investment actions against China to include action in currency markets, a path that "would be dangerous, and possibly disastrous"

We are missing an important perspective on China and its leadership says Keyu Jin, and not for the first time. Accountability for outcomes is the real issue

We are missing an important perspective on China and its leadership says Keyu Jin, and not for the first time. Accountability for outcomes is the real issue

Westpac's Imre Speizer shows why our bank bill rates have started to rise, sees the impact as 'modest' so far, but cautions on further upside potential and what is driving that

Westpac's Imre Speizer shows why our bank bill rates have started to rise, sees the impact as 'modest' so far, but cautions on further upside potential and what is driving that

Jacob L. Shapiro & George Friedman argue Germany's reunification after the collapse of the Soviet Union was the most important precursor to Brexit

Jacob L. Shapiro & George Friedman argue Germany's reunification after the collapse of the Soviet Union was the most important precursor to Brexit

Consumer NZ survey finds TSB, Co-op Bank and Kiwibank customers are happy but ANZ and ASB customers are less so

Consumer NZ survey finds TSB, Co-op Bank and Kiwibank customers are happy but ANZ and ASB customers are less so

Westpac's Karen Silk argues New Zealand's government and businesses, including the agriculture sector, stand to benefit from being proactive rather than reactive when dealing with climate change

Westpac's Karen Silk argues New Zealand's government and businesses, including the agriculture sector, stand to benefit from being proactive rather than reactive when dealing with climate change

USD kicked of the week around 90.10 on the US Dollar Index, with support still lying with the USD; NZD was rejected from 0.7300 early last week to be sold off in risk off markets; NZD continued its rise against the AUD

USD kicked of the week around 90.10 on the US Dollar Index, with support still lying with the USD; NZD was rejected from 0.7300 early last week to be sold off in risk off markets; NZD continued its rise against the AUD

Cryptocurrencies are treated like property for tax purposes, the Inland Revenue Department says in new guidance

Cryptocurrencies are treated like property for tax purposes, the Inland Revenue Department says in new guidance

Paul Barber from the NZ Council of Christian Social Services on winds of change, rental culture changes, reining in predatory lending, poverty and inequality, living wages and more

Paul Barber from the NZ Council of Christian Social Services on winds of change, rental culture changes, reining in predatory lending, poverty and inequality, living wages and more

Rather than retaliate, Lee Jong-Wha says Asian economies should take the opportunity to revamp their development models, boosting their own prosperity and resilience, and be constructive global actors

Rather than retaliate, Lee Jong-Wha says Asian economies should take the opportunity to revamp their development models, boosting their own prosperity and resilience, and be constructive global actors

The NZ Initiative's Richard Baker says the Bank of Mum & Dad is a transfer of wealth to the young, leaving the parents with new debt and expense, and highlighting all that's wrong with our housing market

The NZ Initiative's Richard Baker says the Bank of Mum & Dad is a transfer of wealth to the young, leaving the parents with new debt and expense, and highlighting all that's wrong with our housing market