Everybody hates the RMA, but will we be happy now?
Infrastructure

Pattrick Smellie: Everybody hates the RMA, but will we be happy now?

Today's tabling of the two pieces of law to replace the Resource Management Act is a milestone. But will it make anyone happier?

Pattrick Smellie 15 Nov 2022
How profitable are New Zealand’s banks?
Finance Analysis

How profitable are New Zealand’s banks?

New Zealand's banks had a good year as lending rates rose, but deposit rates lagged. Will it last?

Pattrick Smellie 10 Nov 2022
Govt pushes biofuels target out a year
Economy

Govt pushes biofuels target out a year

Global shortages affect plans to require more biofuels in the national fuel mix.

Pattrick Smellie 09 Nov 2022
High inflation to persist for two years, says Reserve Bank
Finance

High inflation to persist for two years, says Reserve Bank

Inflation pressures continue to rise, increasing the likelihood of a big interest-rate hike later this month.

Pattrick Smellie 08 Nov 2022