About
Guest
Latest articles
Observations from Brazil, the pitfalls of having more money than sense, living frugally, the Chinese-sounding name debacle, creating ethical robots and more
29th Jul 15, 11:24am
12
Observations from Brazil, the pitfalls of having more money than sense, living frugally, the Chinese-sounding name debacle, creating ethical robots and more
Victoria University's Revti Raman is exploring the challenges NZ and Indian businesses faced while operating in each other's countries
27th Jul 15, 9:37am
Victoria University's Revti Raman is exploring the challenges NZ and Indian businesses faced while operating in each other's countries
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says Labour's 'circus act' will only add unsubstantiated fuel to the fire of those vehemently opposed towards all and any foreign ownership
27th Jul 15, 8:50am
21
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says Labour's 'circus act' will only add unsubstantiated fuel to the fire of those vehemently opposed towards all and any foreign ownership
New study finds most kiwi families have a high standard of living with inequality falling, contrary to what GDP statistics tell us, but housing is putting us under pressure
27th Jul 15, 5:02am
12
New study finds most kiwi families have a high standard of living with inequality falling, contrary to what GDP statistics tell us, but housing is putting us under pressure
China: the Known Unknown. Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy looks at propping up the sharemarket, provincial debt, capital leakage, 'real' GDP, the labour market, dissent, Dilbert and more
24th Jul 15, 10:01am
27
China: the Known Unknown. Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy looks at propping up the sharemarket, provincial debt, capital leakage, 'real' GDP, the labour market, dissent, Dilbert and more
Arthur Grimes digs into the multi-faceted, complex issues of housing affordability
21st Jul 15, 12:02pm
7
Arthur Grimes digs into the multi-faceted, complex issues of housing affordability
South Island listed companies work hard under adverse conditions to achieve a +1.1% increase in the quarter to 30 June 2015
21st Jul 15, 9:10am
South Island listed companies work hard under adverse conditions to achieve a +1.1% increase in the quarter to 30 June 2015
Motu's Suzi Kerr reviews the regulatory mechanism that helped Lake Taupō benefit from a faster improvement in nitrogen leaching rates
20th Jul 15, 12:04pm
2
Motu's Suzi Kerr reviews the regulatory mechanism that helped Lake Taupō benefit from a faster improvement in nitrogen leaching rates
Paul Barber on inequality issues, a new film, indebted Kiwis, ghettos of the rich and homeless poor, incentives and sanctions, some glimmers of hope, Dilbert and more
17th Jul 15, 1:02pm
22
Paul Barber on inequality issues, a new film, indebted Kiwis, ghettos of the rich and homeless poor, incentives and sanctions, some glimmers of hope, Dilbert and more
Farmers plan to cut spending to GFC levels as low prices, drought and costs bite. Seek "support of banks" for help with debt
15th Jul 15, 1:17pm
4
Farmers plan to cut spending to GFC levels as low prices, drought and costs bite. Seek "support of banks" for help with debt
Cameron Preston reflects on how Cantabs are getting used to living in the aftermath of the quakes, but aren't giving up their battles with their insurers
15th Jul 15, 9:34am
3
Cameron Preston reflects on how Cantabs are getting used to living in the aftermath of the quakes, but aren't giving up their battles with their insurers
Low farm returns has employers reassessing the need for farm employees says John Brosnan. He explains how you can make yourself valuable in these tougher times
14th Jul 15, 8:52am
Low farm returns has employers reassessing the need for farm employees says John Brosnan. He explains how you can make yourself valuable in these tougher times
Coral Phillips says if you employ casual staff during calving, or for any other reason, you will need to ensure you deduct and pay tax correctly
13th Jul 15, 4:50pm
Coral Phillips says if you employ casual staff during calving, or for any other reason, you will need to ensure you deduct and pay tax correctly
Massey University's Michael Naylor says the Treasury needs to be bolder and to rethink the purpose of EQC, including the possibility of focusing on offering reinsurance cover to private insurers
13th Jul 15, 8:48am
1
Massey University's Michael Naylor says the Treasury needs to be bolder and to rethink the purpose of EQC, including the possibility of focusing on offering reinsurance cover to private insurers
Rob Salmond did the quantitative analysis for Phil Twyford and Labour on the ethnicity of Auckland house buyers, and thinks critics are operating under misconceptions
11th Jul 15, 2:57pm
Rob Salmond did the quantitative analysis for Phil Twyford and Labour on the ethnicity of Auckland house buyers, and thinks critics are operating under misconceptions
Blogger Keith Ng challenges Phil Twyford on his release of some anecdotal Auckland housing data supposedly showing which nationality is buying houses there
11th Jul 15, 12:40pm
Blogger Keith Ng challenges Phil Twyford on his release of some anecdotal Auckland housing data supposedly showing which nationality is buying houses there
Concerns about housing affordability reach record high in latest Roy Morgan survey
11th Jul 15, 8:58am
73
Concerns about housing affordability reach record high in latest Roy Morgan survey
Catherine Leining takes a detailed look at New Zealand’s recently announced 2030 climate change target. She wants a more ambitious goal
8th Jul 15, 4:29pm
5
Catherine Leining takes a detailed look at New Zealand’s recently announced 2030 climate change target. She wants a more ambitious goal
'The welfare system should be reducing misery rather than merely servicing it'. Bill English explains the investment-led approach to dealing with intractable social issues
4th Jul 15, 10:41am
4
'The welfare system should be reducing misery rather than merely servicing it'. Bill English explains the investment-led approach to dealing with intractable social issues
Lena Hesselgrave on banks without bricks, 'Mad Men' taken over by 'maths men', the profit vs growth debate, Uber, and high-tech toothbrushes
3rd Jul 15, 10:02am
9
Lena Hesselgrave on banks without bricks, 'Mad Men' taken over by 'maths men', the profit vs growth debate, Uber, and high-tech toothbrushes
Tim Groser: The future of global trade: US and NZ as partners in the Asia Pacific: Completing the TPP negotiation
30th Jun 15, 11:00am
42
Tim Groser: The future of global trade: US and NZ as partners in the Asia Pacific: Completing the TPP negotiation
Australian decision says convicted armed robber's criminal record can't be used as reason to deny him a role as a 'technology project manager' in a bank
29th Jun 15, 11:44am
13
Australian decision says convicted armed robber's criminal record can't be used as reason to deny him a role as a 'technology project manager' in a bank
NZ Initiative reviews the latest evidence on income inequality in New Zealand and contrasts that with the media mentions
27th Jun 15, 10:48am
21
NZ Initiative reviews the latest evidence on income inequality in New Zealand and contrasts that with the media mentions
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly takes the temperature of the Australian housing market and finds Sydney is hot but other cities cooling
25th Jun 15, 2:19pm
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly takes the temperature of the Australian housing market and finds Sydney is hot but other cities cooling
Fonterra's June Guaranteed Milk Price set at $5.25 per kgMS