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IMF says the major economies are becoming more aligned, but the world’s medium-term prospects remain weak
17th Jul 24, 3:12pm
IMF says the major economies are becoming more aligned, but the world’s medium-term prospects remain weak
The Government wants to give local bodies more power – that should include the power to tax, Jonathan Barrett argues
17th Jul 24, 12:46pm
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The Government wants to give local bodies more power – that should include the power to tax, Jonathan Barrett argues
Kenneth Jacobs considers the implications of a US Supreme Court decision that will hobble federal rulemaking and unleash a wave of litigation
17th Jul 24, 10:19am
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Kenneth Jacobs considers the implications of a US Supreme Court decision that will hobble federal rulemaking and unleash a wave of litigation
Global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April, MFAT says. Although remaining below the Covid-19 peak, firms' ability to recover recent increases is very limited
16th Jul 24, 4:31pm
Global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April, MFAT says. Although remaining below the Covid-19 peak, firms' ability to recover recent increases is very limited
Emilie Rutledge says the international economics of oil markets could determine who wins and who loses November's US presidential election
16th Jul 24, 11:02am
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Emilie Rutledge says the international economics of oil markets could determine who wins and who loses November's US presidential election
A nation reinvented: 40 years on from its 1984 victory, the Fourth Labour Government still defines NZ, Richard Shaw says
15th Jul 24, 1:07pm
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A nation reinvented: 40 years on from its 1984 victory, the Fourth Labour Government still defines NZ, Richard Shaw says
Raghuram Rajan thinks central banks will remain under pressure to maintain tighter policies over the medium term
13th Jul 24, 10:08am
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Raghuram Rajan thinks central banks will remain under pressure to maintain tighter policies over the medium term
AI supercharges data centre energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
12th Jul 24, 8:32am
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AI supercharges data centre energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
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QuayStreet's Xavier Waterstone unpacks how New Zealand’s KiwiSaver tax and contributions regime results in poorer outcomes for retirement balances versus Australia’s superannuation system
11th Jul 24, 9:00am
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QuayStreet's Xavier Waterstone unpacks how New Zealand’s KiwiSaver tax and contributions regime results in poorer outcomes for retirement balances versus Australia’s superannuation system
Kenneth Rogoff warns that, despite what many in policy circles may think, economic decoupling is not a viable option
9th Jul 24, 11:03am
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Kenneth Rogoff warns that, despite what many in policy circles may think, economic decoupling is not a viable option
Fusion power could transform how we get our energy — and worsen problems it’s intended to solve
8th Jul 24, 3:30pm
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Fusion power could transform how we get our energy — and worsen problems it’s intended to solve
Brendon Harre makes the case that taking a minimum viable design approach could have enabled the mega-ferries project to be progressed, to everyone's benefit
6th Jul 24, 12:59pm
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Brendon Harre makes the case that taking a minimum viable design approach could have enabled the mega-ferries project to be progressed, to everyone's benefit
Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia
5th Jul 24, 11:30am
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Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia
When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade
3rd Jul 24, 12:27pm
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When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade
Bradford DeLong praises a recent Dan Davies book explaining why big, complex social systems so often go off the rails
3rd Jul 24, 11:03am
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Bradford DeLong praises a recent Dan Davies book explaining why big, complex social systems so often go off the rails
A market in search of a catalyst: Although gold's gains in 2024 have shone, it was driven by central bank buying. Western investors have been missing, Asian buyers have piled in
3rd Jul 24, 9:53am
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A market in search of a catalyst: Although gold's gains in 2024 have shone, it was driven by central bank buying. Western investors have been missing, Asian buyers have piled in
Record labels are suing tech companies for copying classic songs – and the results could shape the legal future of generative AI
2nd Jul 24, 4:39pm
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Record labels are suing tech companies for copying classic songs – and the results could shape the legal future of generative AI
Joe Biden’s debate disaster – who could replace him on the Democrat ticket in November?
1st Jul 24, 3:15pm
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Joe Biden’s debate disaster – who could replace him on the Democrat ticket in November?
Cheaper mortgages, tamed inflation and even higher home prices: how 29 forecasters see Australia’s economic recovery in 2024-25
1st Jul 24, 11:00am
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Cheaper mortgages, tamed inflation and even higher home prices: how 29 forecasters see Australia’s economic recovery in 2024-25
NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt, Glenn Banks says
27th Jun 24, 1:15pm
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NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt, Glenn Banks says
Auckland Council's chief economist says the city's Unitary Plan has delivered almost 12% more new housing in a period where the population rose only 5.4%
27th Jun 24, 12:06pm
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Auckland Council's chief economist says the city's Unitary Plan has delivered almost 12% more new housing in a period where the population rose only 5.4%
Peter Martin explains why he believes the Australian economy is about to turn up
26th Jun 24, 11:58am
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Peter Martin explains why he believes the Australian economy is about to turn up
FAMNZ says finance and mortgage advisers are part of the solution for borrowers. 'As we provide first class service, act in our customers’ best interests, and lift our market share, the winners will be consumers'
25th Jun 24, 11:25am
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FAMNZ says finance and mortgage advisers are part of the solution for borrowers. 'As we provide first class service, act in our customers’ best interests, and lift our market share, the winners will be consumers'
Big tech companies were open to online safety regulation – why did NZ’s government scrap the idea?
25th Jun 24, 9:49am
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Big tech companies were open to online safety regulation – why did NZ’s government scrap the idea?
How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for Aussie households and industry?
24th Jun 24, 2:12pm
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How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for Aussie households and industry?