Ganesh Nana
Digger disrupts Auckland Airport for two weeks
It's estimated two-thousand passengers a day will be affected by the jet fuel shortage at Auckland Airport. Audio
The Panel with David Farrar and Ganesh Nana (Part 2)
Being still a fast-track to your ultimate demise. What the Panelists David Farrar and Ganesh Nana want to talk about. Craig Johnson of Massey University on the use of bolt guns to kill unwanted dogs… Audio
The Panel with David Farrar and Ganesh Nana (Part 1)
It's estimated two-thousand passengers a day will be affected by the jet fuel shortage at Auckland Airport. Is a rural-urban divide emerging this election campaign? Questions around TV show The… Audio
Economists reject Joyce's attack Labour's fiscal plan
The economic consultancy Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) is rejecting the National Party's claim there are errors in the Labour Party Fiscal Plan. BERL's executive director Ganesh Nana… Audio
Money talks: Can govt afford to spend?
The larger than expected surplus for this financial year of $2.1 billion could be a one-off with surpluses for the following years being more muted. Economists Ganesh Nana from Berl and Cameron Bagrie… Audio
Budget cuts impact migrant and refugee communities
New budget cuts look to negatively impact our new migrant and former-refugee communities.Lynda Chanwai-Earle hosts a panel discussion with three representatives from these communities to get to the… Audio
Budget cuts impact migrant and refugee communities
New budget cuts look to negatively impact our new migrant and former-refugee communities.Lynda Chanwai-Earle hosts a panel discussion with three representatives from these communities to get to the…
AudioCalls for leaders' summit to tackle inequality
Outspoken - NZ's economy is one of the best-performing among developed countries but there are nagging problems under the headlines. Audio
Threats lurk for so-called rock star economy
The rock star economy tag is being bandied around again in connection with the New Zealand economy... but this time it's used with a cautionary tone. Audio
What to look for in Budget 2016- Economists
The Finance Minister Bill English will present his eighth Budget, mapping out the Government's economic direction for the year, this afternoon. Audio
BERL says Govt needs to step up as monetary policy impotent
An economic forecaster says the Reserve Bank is close to impotent in trying to bolster a slowing economy, and it's time the Government started pulling its weight. Audio
Cash has never been so cheap
Cash has never been so cheap and mortgage rates are heading for record lows with the third consecutive cut to the Official Cash Rate today. Audio
Two new reports show biz confidence and growth down
Business confidence, a good indicator of where the economy is headed, has hit a six year low according to ANZ data yesterday. Audio
Falling dollar will help build a resilient economy
The economic forecaster, Berl, says the falling dollar will help build a resilient and sustainable economy. Audio
Further fall in global dairy prices predicted
The economic forecaster, Berl, says the economy is slowing and the brakes will go on even more - but there's no need to panic. Audio
Berl says the economy is slowing but no need to panic
The economic forecaster, Berl, says the economy is slowing but there's no need to panic. Audio
Economists certain OCR will fall this week
Analysts are not expecting the Reserve Bank will act dramatically this week, and cut the official cash rate by more a quarter of a percentage point. Audio
Auckland - leading the way or falling short?
Insight investigates whether it is in the national interest for Auckland to be the focus for investment, jobs and immigrants. Audio
Cost of living falls for the first time in 15 years
For the first time in more than 15 years the cost of living is on the way down, according to consumers price index, or official inflation figures, published yesterday. Audio
Chief economist: Trade-offs unavoidable
The Auckland Council's new chief economist says the council needs to backtrack and push for more housing in the inner suburbs. Audio