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How has the primary sector dominated our economy? Why are our food products internationally sought after with a reputation for quality? R&D has the answer. 

A large energy transition is required, and underway, in New Zealand. But an underlying concern in this transition is ensuring opportunity for all consumer groups.

Kiwi firms report shrinking profit margins, more regular price changes, and a reduction in online sales.

Wellington's public transport network is underperforming, with Metlink struggling to meet its targets for rail and bus punctuality and reliability.

New Zealand released its first Emissions Reduction Plan, which sets out how we will meet our first emissions budget. The plan seems ambitious and not entirely convincing.

We summarise what we liked and what could have been better in Budget 2022.

The Budget did not secure a Just Transition for New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy; however it does lay some foundations.

New Zealand’s underinvestment in transport infrastructure has been well documented. How does the Government’s spending in this area compare to population and GDP growth?

As the fallout from COVID-19 increases, stock markets have had their best six months ever. Why has this happened?

Investing in the suggested projects, in a way that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi, would support or create jobs, communities, businesses, and markets....

Investing in renewable and decentralised energy in a way that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi would create meaningful markets and employment.

The next COVID step is to carefully open some borders. Maybe with the 'Early Movers', but Southeast Asia and China could have lower risks and higher rewards.

We have an opportunity to invest in smart, digital and green infrastructure that will mitigate climate change and protect the environment.

An alternative view on the future of the New Zealand workforce at this year's New Zealand Festival of the Arts.

A new experimental tool from Statistics New Zealand might enable anyone to view and analyse nationwide data.
The goal of the new policy is to make electric, hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles more affordable for New Zealand families. Is this what will happen?
The Reserve Bank is reviewing the future of cash, and they want to hear your opinion.
How did Uber sell the idea that all of the taxi industry’s problems were caused by regulators, and that allowing Uber a laissez-faire industry would magically solve them?

EV owners are great advocates for making the switch, what is the government doing to encourage more EV uptake?