Martin Hawes: Does a new Reserve Bank governor even matter?
A new governor has been appointed for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand - all the way from Sweden. Dr Anna Breman has already received criticism from economists who find themselves concerned that someone with such little knowledge of the New Zealand economy will hold such a high stakes position. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hamish Pepper: Forecasts rise for OCR after GDP shrinks
The economy had a worse than expected drop in the June quarter, shrinking 0.9%. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has blamed it on global turmoil, but the Reserve Bank of New Zealand says there's a need to provide more stimulus to the economy by cutting the OCR. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rupert Carlyon: KiwiSaver is unaffordable as it is
Last week, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters announced plans to campaign for compulsory KiwiSaver at the next election, and increase the minimum contribution from 4% to 12%. He said there would be tax cuts alongside these changes to help fund the increase in contributions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Max Whitehead: Is it always the squeaky wheel that gets the oil?
There are two different types of employees - one who stays low profile, gets what they need to get done, done, and goes home. Then there's the other, who complains about anything they feel inconveniences them. Is it true that the squeaky wheel get the grease? Or is this a great way to get yourself ruled out when it comes to opportunities and promotions? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shamubeel Eaqub: Reconsidering which insurance you use
It's no secret that the cost of living has gone a bit crazy these past few years, but insurance seems to be one of the hardest hit. Insurance prices have increased 900% since 2000 - almost triple the increase of tobacco products. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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