Double standard risk with new RBNZ board
Finance

Cameron Bagrie: Double standard risk with new RBNZ board

The Reserve Bank recently told Westpac NZ to strengthen the range of skills on its board. We should apply the same standard to the RBNZ itself, argues economist Cameron Bagrie.

Cameron Bagrie 15 Jul 2022
Avoiding a looming house-building bust
Economy

Cameron Bagrie: Avoiding a looming house-building bust

After years of building too few houses, we're suddenly in danger of building too many and courting a typical boom-bust cycle in the construction sector.

Cameron Bagrie 02 Jul 2022
Learning to love a recession
Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: Learning to love a recession

Downturns can produce some long-term economic improvements, even if it doesn't feel like it at the time.

Cameron Bagrie 24 Jun 2022
Tossing money like confetti
Economy

Cameron Bagrie: Tossing money like confetti

Economist Cameron Bagrie worries that the momentum in government spending growth is a juggernaut without brakes.

Cameron Bagrie 26 May 2022