Economic Development
Why happiness doesn't cost any money at all
A new study out of McGill University shows that people in societies where money plays a minimal role can have a level of happiness comparable to Scandinavian countries which typically rate highest in… Audio
Money, housing, and taxes key to reducing wealth gap - youth MPs
Youth MPs are reporting back to their actual counterparts at select committees recommending changes to reduce the wealth gap like a living wage and increased housing supply. Audio
Money, housing, and taxes key to reducing wealth gap - youth MPs
Youth MPs are reporting back to their actual counterparts at select committees recommending changes to reduce the wealth gap like a living wage and increased housing supply.
AudioForeign home-buyer ban plan still strong - David Parker
Economic Development and Trade Minister David Parker tells Susie Ferguson the planned foreign home-buyers ban is still strong, and necessary. He points to central Auckland as an example of high… Audio
America's Cup: NZ may gain up to $1b - David Parker
It's taken months of wrangling and the threat of the the event being moved to Italy but a deal has finally been struck for the America's Cup venue on Auckland's waterfront. Taxpayers will pay $114… Audio
Bill Robertson: getting the lay of the land
A former Director General of the Government Department of Survey and Land Information, Bill Robertson is a leading figure in surveying and mapping both here and overseas. He was instrumental in… Audio, Gallery
Economic development agencies want more resources
Regional economic development agencies want to take the lead in helping their areas become more profitable and productive. Audio
Tourism? Rubbish? IT? New ideas for West Coast's growth
An independent study into how the West Coast can grow its economy is being released this morning in Hokitika. Our reporter Maja Burry is on the West Coast and has been talking to locals about what… Audio
