Economic policy

Policymakers and commentators at Waikato University’s Economics Forum say New Zealand’s businesses and public sector must embrace risk to overcome stagnation

Policymakers and commentators at Waikato University’s Economics Forum say New Zealand’s businesses and public sector must embrace risk to overcome stagnation

Brian Easton says while we may not always have quality political leadership, a couple of recently published autobiographies indicate sometimes we strike it lucky

Brian Easton says while we may not always have quality political leadership, a couple of recently published autobiographies indicate sometimes we strike it lucky

Nouriel Roubini considers what the US president-elect's promised policy agenda will mean for growth, and inflation

Nouriel Roubini considers what the US president-elect's promised policy agenda will mean for growth, and inflation

Brian Easton says it is difficult to make sense of the Luxon Coalition Government’s economic management, so he is focusing on the two minor parties' influence

Brian Easton says it is difficult to make sense of the Luxon Coalition Government’s economic management, so he is focusing on the two minor parties' influence

Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle

Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle

NZ First leader Winston Peters says an increase to the minimum wage could be on the table next year, as Cabinet approves second effective cut

NZ First leader Winston Peters says an increase to the minimum wage could be on the table next year, as Cabinet approves second effective cut

Protests and economic criticism cloud Coalition’s first anniversary as pressure mounts for it to deliver on campaign promises

Protests and economic criticism cloud Coalition’s first anniversary as pressure mounts for it to deliver on campaign promises

Updated Treasury forecasts will show the recession lasting longer and budget deficits worsening, chief economist Dominick Stephens says

Updated Treasury forecasts will show the recession lasting longer and budget deficits worsening, chief economist Dominick Stephens says

An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals

An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals

Ian Rennie appointed Secretary to the Treasury having worked in the public service for more than 30 years

Ian Rennie appointed Secretary to the Treasury having worked in the public service for more than 30 years

Nancy Qian laments the sharp decline in cross-cultural in-person interactions with China's people since the pandemic

Nancy Qian laments the sharp decline in cross-cultural in-person interactions with China's people since the pandemic

Nancy Qian identifies the main structural factors driving widespread youth unemployment and loneliness

Nancy Qian identifies the main structural factors driving widespread youth unemployment and loneliness

Nancy Qian comsiders the lasting economic and social effects of China's three years of draconian lockdowns

Nancy Qian comsiders the lasting economic and social effects of China's three years of draconian lockdowns

A National-led government could push property prices higher and food prices lower, but clash with New Zealand’s climate goals and potentially exacerbate inequality

A National-led government could push property prices higher and food prices lower, but clash with New Zealand’s climate goals and potentially exacerbate inequality

The New Zealand First deputy leader and finance spokesperson Shane Jones discusses financial and economic policy in the second of our series of interviews with finance spokespeople from the main parties

The New Zealand First deputy leader and finance spokesperson Shane Jones discusses financial and economic policy in the second of our series of interviews with finance spokespeople from the main parties