Mike's Minute: We need more productivity
My policy of the week, and this may or may not become a thing for the next couple of weeks depending on the quality of what we see, goes to Act and their productivity ideas. That’s not to say a tunne...
6 Sep 20231min
Grant Robertson: Labour Finance Spokesperson defends party's economic principles
Labour's defending its plan to grow the economy, saying it's about capitalising on strengths rather than playing the same old tune. The five point plan includes growing an export-led country, boostin...
6 Sep 20233min
The Huddle: What's up with Labour's recent campaign of misinformation?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Chris Hipkins has had ...
6 Sep 20238min
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ economists predicting taxpayers will have to cover interest on Government debt
ANZ economists are warning that taxpayers may have to cover the extra interest accumulated on Government debt. If the Treasury has to issue more bonds than the market wants, the price of the bonds wil...
6 Sep 20232min
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Labour outlining their economic priorities if they get re-elected
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has laid out a five-point economic strategy for Labour's third term in Government- if the party's re-elected. Hipkins promised he'll lead a delegation to India to foster r...
6 Sep 20235min
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson on the party's pledge to deliver 10,000 more EV chargers and scrap clean car discount scheme
National's Nicola Willis is promising a 'competitive, cost-effective' scheme that will benefit Kiwi motorists. Leader Chris Luxon is pledging to deliver 10,000 EV chargers over the next 4 years, at a ...
6 Sep 20237min
Willie Jackson: Labour Minister maintains he's not deliberately disseminating misinformation after last night's debate
Willie Jackson maintains he's not deliberately disseminating disinformation - but says everyone's having an election year biffo. During a debate last night, Senior Labour Minister Jackson incorrectly ...
6 Sep 20238min
Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist says Labour's newly-announced economic policy lacks specifics and understanding
An economic commentator says Labour's economic policy is big on aspiration, but lacks specifics and understanding. Their five-point election plan to grow the economy includes the PM heading to India i...
6 Sep 20233min
