Beware: Politicians are offering us a pocketful of candy

Beware: Politicians are offering us a pocketful of candy
We're now in the "candy zone" of the three-yearly election cycle to entice voters. (Image: Getty)
Cameron Bagrie
“Your tax relief is coming, no matter how badly Labour has wrecked the joint,” said shadow finance minister Nicola Willis at the National party’s policy announcement.Tax relief beats all.Populism and electioneering, 1. Policy, 0.The rise of populism politics is becoming a plague. It's an extension of short-termism – and a global problem. Although, we might be wearing one of the less populism-stained shirts when I look at the likes of the United States.Populism is prevalent across the political spectrum here in New Ze...

More Economy

Farm retailers' profits hit as on-farm inflation bites
Finance

Farm retailers' profits hit as on-farm inflation bites

Co-operatives Farmlands and Ruralco report 'challenging' times.

Air NZ's A-list influencer play
Economy Analysis

Air NZ's A-list influencer play

Air New Zealand's day of the bigwigs gives corporates a say. 

Pattrick Smellie 02 Dec 2023
Fonterra wants govt to push hard on US
Primary Sector

Fonterra wants govt to push hard on US

Foreign minister Winston Peters made a direct appeal at the US business summit for an FTA.

Riley Kennedy 01 Dec 2023
NZ govt bond tender tipped to perform well
Economy

NZ govt bond tender tipped to perform well

The debt management office will tender $500 million nominal NZ government bonds. 

Rebecca Howard 30 Nov 2023