Before anyone builds a house in New Zealand, someone must pay upfront for the pipes and the roads that connect a development to the city. Almost always, that someone is the council. Read more
There was no real escape from the dystopia that Terry Gilliam depicted in his excellent film, Brazil. In the film’s world, nothing could be done without the correctly numbered bureaucratic form. Read more
For months, commentators had one demand of Labour: stop holding your fire and show us some policy. Last week, Labour obliged. Read more
Before anyone can build a house in New Zealand, someone must pay for the pipes and the roads that connect a development to the city. While this seems like a minor detail, it is a central issue for housing affordability. Read more
| GDP Quarterly Change: | 0.21% |
|---|---|
| GDP Annual Change: | 1.26% |
| Inflation: | 3.12% |
| Optimal OCR: | 2.37% |
| Optimal OCR Gap: | 0.11% |
| Forecasted OCR Change: | 0.25% |
