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Importing Productivity
A recent paper1 by the Productivity Commission has shone a lot of light on New Zealand’s productivity performance. After considering a variety of possible explanations, the Commission’s analysis shows that a long slow decline of... More about Importing Productivity
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Vulnerable Children Bill: Will it make a difference?
A recent Child Poverty Action Group report about child abuse claimed that, ” …the Ministry of Social Development and its predecessors have been researching and writing about child abuse for almost quarter of a century.” Wrong.... More about Vulnerable Children Bill: Will it make a difference?
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Cause of the Pause?
Background The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) produces periodic reports on the science and policy relevant to dangerous anthropogenic global warming. These guide all UN members and the annual conferences of the... More about Cause of the Pause?
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The mob wants a capital gains tax? Just ignore it.
The recent clamour for capital gains tax, like so many cries from the mob throughout history, stems from envy and ignorance. But first, let me (totally wasting my time in doing so) say that as a permanent investor, I'm not... More about The mob wants a capital gains tax? Just ignore it.
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Orange, a sign of our green times
One knows all is not well within local government when a council makes national news for something as trivial as a road sign. (www.radionz.co.nz/audio/player/2568876). In this case that council is the Whangarei District Council.... More about Orange, a sign of our green times
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Are we really beating the Aussies?
There’s been a bit of crowing over the last week or so about the fact that New Zealand has beaten Australia in the Global Competitive Index issued by the World Economic Forum. We were ranked 18th in the world in... More about Are we really beating the Aussies?
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Partnership and the Treaty
Tribal leaders continue to make on-going demands for new rights and privileges based on claims of Treaty partnership and Maori sovereignty. The question that needs to be asked is whether ... More about Partnership and the Treaty
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New Zealand Superannuation is expected to be cheaper?
Those with any interest in policy issues that matter to New Zealand’s economic future know that we have an ageing population; that there will soon be twice the number of pensioners as now, with bigger increases in the number ... More about New Zealand Superannuation is expected to be cheaper?
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The electricity sector - the way forward
In a year or so, voters will be choosing their political party to become the next government. One of the policy issues on the table is electricity. The Labour and Green parties have announced a... More about The electricity sector - the way forward
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Favouritism flaw spells danger
Auckland City’s draft Unitary Plan (UP) juggernaut has been forced to swerve this month. Maximum permitted height limitations proposed for buildings in Panmure, Onehunga and Pakuranga were lowered after concerted... More about Favouritism flaw spells danger
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