Does New Zealand need an inheritance tax?
Over the course of the next decade heirs of the wealthiest people in the world are expect to inherit around $15.4 trillion USD in...
What we can learn from past recessions
As the world enters a new recession, it’s worth reflecting on what we’ve learnt from past experiences with economic downturns. The most recent economic...
Are we already doomed when it comes to climate change?
There has been a lot said about what the ‘tipping point’ is for climate change, with most scientists generally agreeing will need to stay...
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The first food waste to bioenergy plant is underway in New Zealand
New Zealand is set to build their first large-scale plant that aims to convert food waste into bioenergy. With construction set to begin, the...
New Zealand took swift action to stop people from promoting extremism
There’s a tendency for most in New Zealand to feel that the country is more or less immune to far-right extremism or hate groups....
How to host an epic Christmas party for friends and family
Christmas is around the corner, and if you’re planning to host a Christmas gathering then you don’t have much time left to prepare! Luckily,...
Things your mortgage broker wishes you knew in New Zealand
With many people eager to take advantage of low interest rates, first-home buyers are flooding to mortgage brokers. However even with banks giving more...
New Zealand property bubble could burst
Economists have warned that New Zealand’s property bubble could be set to burst. The housing market has grown to the point that the average...
