Recommended reforms to the overseas investment regime and tougher rules relating to unfair contracts have flown under the radar in the debate on supermarket competition.
While the Reserve Bank of NZ has often confused monetary policy and prudential policy, it's clear that interest rate movements have the biggest impact on house prices.
The high level of mortgage debt means every percentage point rise in interest rates takes $3.3 billion out of the economy.
Some people told me so-called “Frankenfood” should never be allowed while others are adamant NZ is missing out on critical technology.