Public Policy
Jason Stanley observes that philosophers since Plato have understood how tyrants come to power in free elections
12th Nov 24, 9:13am
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Jason Stanley observes that philosophers since Plato have understood how tyrants come to power in free elections
The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
11th Nov 24, 11:50am
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The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
The one sound loud enough to be heard above even the most determined of political noise-makers, is the sound of the majority making up its mind
11th Nov 24, 9:51am
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The one sound loud enough to be heard above even the most determined of political noise-makers, is the sound of the majority making up its mind
Brian Easton wonders whether the Autumn 2024 British budget points to a change in fiscal strategies
11th Nov 24, 8:40am
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Brian Easton wonders whether the Autumn 2024 British budget points to a change in fiscal strategies
Katharine Moody despairs for several groups following the US presidential election, and at the moral bankruptcy of the 'MAGA' movement
8th Nov 24, 11:50am
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Katharine Moody despairs for several groups following the US presidential election, and at the moral bankruptcy of the 'MAGA' movement
How do the Australian and New Zealand retirement income systems compare? The NZIER takes a look
8th Nov 24, 10:40am
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How do the Australian and New Zealand retirement income systems compare? The NZIER takes a look
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Newly released 2023 Census data shows that around one-in-16 houses in New Zealand are too small for the number of people living in them
7th Nov 24, 1:41pm
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Newly released 2023 Census data shows that around one-in-16 houses in New Zealand are too small for the number of people living in them
The New Zealand Tax Podcast - a historic UK Budget with implications worldwide, and IRD’s crackdown continues
7th Nov 24, 9:26am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast - a historic UK Budget with implications worldwide, and IRD’s crackdown continues
Infrastructure Commission outlines the scale of New Zealand's infrastructure deficit and issues proposals to deal with it
6th Nov 24, 8:20am
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Infrastructure Commission outlines the scale of New Zealand's infrastructure deficit and issues proposals to deal with it
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Voters cast their ballots as the Presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may come down to a photo-finish in crucial swing states
6th Nov 24, 8:11am
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Voters cast their ballots as the Presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may come down to a photo-finish in crucial swing states
New Auditor General report says councils need to have clear strategies for tackling climate change
5th Nov 24, 4:18pm
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New Auditor General report says councils need to have clear strategies for tackling climate change
Brian Easton examines a new book that challenges how we need to think about technological innovation
4th Nov 24, 8:42am
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Brian Easton examines a new book that challenges how we need to think about technological innovation
Countries all over the world are facing record tax burdens to cover the rising cost of healthcare and other age-related services
2nd Nov 24, 12:13pm
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Countries all over the world are facing record tax burdens to cover the rising cost of healthcare and other age-related services
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – foreign investment fund stats indicate non-compliance; and the winners of this year's Tax Policy Charitable Trust Scholarship
31st Oct 24, 3:03pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast – foreign investment fund stats indicate non-compliance; and the winners of this year's Tax Policy Charitable Trust Scholarship
Small steps are underway to pay other countries to help meet New Zealand's international climate change commitments
31st Oct 24, 10:31am
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Small steps are underway to pay other countries to help meet New Zealand's international climate change commitments
2023 election study: What voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile
30th Oct 24, 10:08am
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2023 election study: What voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile
A majority of voters want to tax property investor profits but not other assets
29th Oct 24, 12:49pm
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A majority of voters want to tax property investor profits but not other assets
Stephen Roach laments that facts - especially about China - are in short supply as the US presidential race tightens
29th Oct 24, 9:50am
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Stephen Roach laments that facts - especially about China - are in short supply as the US presidential race tightens
Brian Easton says this year’s Nobel awards in economics raise critical issues about the future of the world
28th Oct 24, 9:39am
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Brian Easton says this year’s Nobel awards in economics raise critical issues about the future of the world
Chris Trotter says Christopher Luxon should be grateful that his principal opponent, Chris Hipkins, is as out of sympathy with the temper of the times as he is
28th Oct 24, 9:38am
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Chris Trotter says Christopher Luxon should be grateful that his principal opponent, Chris Hipkins, is as out of sympathy with the temper of the times as he is
RBNZ’s Adrian Orr says financial markets aren’t pricing in geopolitical risks, which Defence Minister Judith Collins says are ‘as bad’ as during the Cold War
27th Oct 24, 6:00am
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RBNZ’s Adrian Orr says financial markets aren’t pricing in geopolitical risks, which Defence Minister Judith Collins says are ‘as bad’ as during the Cold War
Patrick Nolan says that as we finally get serious about reforming our superannuations system (as the claimant level rises sharply), we will have to face up to some serious trade-offs, and make hard choices
26th Oct 24, 9:45am
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Patrick Nolan says that as we finally get serious about reforming our superannuations system (as the claimant level rises sharply), we will have to face up to some serious trade-offs, and make hard choices
Offshore wind investors may be driven away from New Zealand if Fast-track Approval Bill gives consent to a seabed mining project in the South Taranaki Bight
24th Oct 24, 4:04pm
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Offshore wind investors may be driven away from New Zealand if Fast-track Approval Bill gives consent to a seabed mining project in the South Taranaki Bight
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says new AML/CFT regime will be better placed to respond to emerging money-laundering risks
24th Oct 24, 9:07am
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says new AML/CFT regime will be better placed to respond to emerging money-laundering risks
Mona Krewel and Jack Vowles examine how New Zealanders feel about political party funding
23rd Oct 24, 1:39pm
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Mona Krewel and Jack Vowles examine how New Zealanders feel about political party funding