New Zealand

  • Oct 25, 2017
  • 2 min read

New Zealand will curb foreign property investment

The incoming Labour government says it will ban foreign absentee landlords in an attempt to cool house prices.

New Zealand
  • Oct 20, 2017
  • 7 min read

Labour rule in New Zealand will bring activist policy

A coalition deal has swept the second-place Labour Party to power after nine years of National rule

New Zealand
  • Sep 26, 2017
  • 7 min read

Populist powerbrokers will cut New Zealand migration

An anti-immigration party holds the post-election balance of power after nine years of open market policies

New Zealand
  • Jun 21, 2017
  • 7 min read

Election could erode New Zealand budget repair

There are few economic clouds on the horizon as Prime Minister Bill English faces his first election as premier

New Zealand
  • Dec 7, 2016
  • 7 min read

Departure of New Zealand’s Key may open 2017 election

The ruling National Party will lose its popular public face and the opposition sees an electoral opportunity

New Zealand
  • Dec 5, 2016
  • 2 min read

New Zealand premier exit could shake ruling party lead

The prime minster lauded for his economic stewardship has announced his surprise resignation

New Zealand
  • Nov 14, 2016
  • 2 min read

TPP inertia will cost Washington among Asian allies

The White House has scaled back its political push to ratify the Pacific Rim trade pact before its opponents take office

United States
  • Sep 20, 2016
  • 7 min read

Loose New Zealand monetary policy may overheat housing

Strong top-line growth figures belie other challenges for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and policymakers

New Zealand