Year: 2023

New Zealand’s 2023 Budget reveals substantial spending, higher taxes, and increased borrowing. But optimistic economic forecasts and plans to repay mounting debt raise concerns about the government’s fiscal strategy.

Turkey’s long-serving President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces a formidable challenger for the first time. The outcome of the election will determine the nation’s future as it hangs between autocracy and democracy, with profound implications for Europe and the trans-Atlantic community.

New Zealand, once known as an island paradise, now faces a self-inflicted housing crisis. With rigid planning rules and limited foreign investment, the country may miss its chance for prosperity in this election year.

In a picturesque village, The Nosy Parker pub thrived on silent dramas where friends took advantage of three generous individuals. But when the trio left for a better pub, the remaining friends suffered, blaming them for their own miseries.

New Zealanders are leaving for better opportunities in Australia due to a struggling economy and labour market. New Zealand must improve conditions to retain skilled workers.

After New Zealand’s economy overheated due to extensive fiscal and monetary stimulus, the Reserve Bank faces the challenge of controlling inflation. To stabilise the economy, it is crucial to focus on bolstering the supply side through FDI, resource management reform, immigration, licensing changes, tax-sharing, and bureaucracy reduction.

French President Macron’s bold foreign policy in China challenges traditional alliances, alarming both the US and Europe. His stance risks dividing the West and undermining trans-Atlantic unity.

After the 2008 crisis, Greece’s debt rating plummeted. Similarly, New Zealand’s high rating may not reflect its true economic state.