It’s going to take a lot more than some aspirational statements and $2b to get to 100% renewable electricity.
Economy
‘All models are wrong, but some are useful.’
-George E.P. Box, Statistician
Economics is a social science that is heavily reliant on theoretical models. So, much is open to debate, even among experts.
Much talk about the Labour and Māori parties wanting to eliminate GST from some food
It may buy votes but doesn’t much help the needy afford food.
What is the Progressive Home Ownership fund?
$400 million fund to help make homes affordable is not meeting objectives.
Economic update July 2023
RBNZ holds 5.5% interest rate and explores digital currency further. Consumer prices rise while milk and property prices drop.
Economic update June 2023
Inflation and cost of living biggest concerns for Kiwis.
A look at wealth versus capital gains tax
If NZ decides to “tax the rich”, there is still the question of how.
National attempts to woo primary industry
National’s agricultural emissions policy garners support from farmers and biotech firms.
Green Party tax policy could burn a lot of CO2 with wealthy leaving
Realistic or Fantasy Island?