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Economist warns removing GST not the answer to cost of living
A reprieve from the rising cost of food can't come soon enough, but an economist is warning that removing GST is not the answer. National claims Labour plans to remove GST from fruit and vegetables if… Audio
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Living wage boost will have minimal impact on inflation: Economist
An economist says concerns an increased living wage will push up inflation are unfounded.
The living wage will jump to $26 in September - an almost 10 per cent rise.
Economist and Director of Policy… Audio
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PM Hipkins won't change cost of living gloom - economist
An economist says incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins won't have time to effect any meaningful change to the country's cost of living gloom ahead of the election.
Hipkins says his focus will be on… Audio
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More targeted help needed in face of living costs - economist
A 30-year inflation high of 5.9 percent means a big pain in the pocket for many people.
Today the focus has been on petrol, but the cost of liquid gold pretty much flows onto everything.
It's not… Video, Audio
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Low unemployment celebrations to be short-lived - economists
Audio 6 Aug 2019The unemployment rate has unexpectedly fallen below 4 percent for the first time in 11 years. The jobless rate had been expected to rise and the government is hailing it as a tick of approval for its… Audio
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Fall in export earnings should be short-lived - economist
Commodity prices are expected to improve in the near term but the strength of the New Zealand dollar is taking the gloss off returns. Audio
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PNG heading towards social breakdown - opposition MP
A Papua New Guinea opposition MP, Bryan Kramer, accuses the government of borrowing beyond its means to spend on infrastructure projects in Port Moresby in preparation for hosting APEC while… Audio
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Pacific flavour at climate summit
Audio 10 Nov 2017The 23rd Conference of Parties climate summit opened in Germany last week with a distinctly Pacific flavour. Fiji hold the presidency in this latest round which will see the country push for agreement… Audio
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Economist critical of data used to determine Cooks 'developed'
Audio 16 Oct 2017A New Zealand economist is critical of the data the OECD has used to determine the Cook Islands is a developed nation. Audio
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NZ Treasury takes a look into the country's Pasifika futures
A Pasifika academic in New Zealand gives a guest lecture at Treasury about New Zealand's Pacific Futures. Audio
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Fiji Human Rights Commission described as 'snapping dogs'
Human rights defenders in Fiji have been accused of attacking the enemies of government rather than investigating abuses such as the deaths of five soldiers. Audio
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Memories of Fiji coup still clear a decade on
Audio 5 Dec 2016It's ten years since the then head of Fiji's military Frank Bainimarama seized power in Fiji in the country's fourth coup in 20 years. Audio
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NZ discussions on lifting Pacific people out of poverty
Audio 31 Oct 2016Trade negotiators, NGO leaders and economists discuss the best combination of trade and aid to lift people out of poverty. Audio
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Economist proposes an open New Guinea
Audio 26 Jul 2016A Papua New Guinean economist has put forward a proposal to open up the whole island of New Guinea for trade purposes. Audio
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Remittances still vital for Tonga
Audio 26 May 2016An economist says remittances continue to form a pillar of the Tongan economy, despite their decline following the global financial crisis. Audio
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Signs of child poverty growth in Tonga
Audio 23 May 2016There are signs that child poverty is growing in Tonga. Audio
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Capitalism accelerating eco-collapse says Pacific academic
Audio 8 Dec 2015A Wellington-based academic from Vanuatu says that left unchecked, capitalism will continue to accelerate ecological collapse. Audio
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Fiji's economy booms but not for all
Audio 23 Sep 2015Fiji's economy grows at more than 5% but concerns remain about debt and poverty. Audio
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ADB predicts strong growth for Pacific economies
Audio 22 Jul 2015The Asian Development Bank is forecasting a 9.9 percent growth in the Pacific economy in spite of of severe natural disaster events in the start of the year. Audio
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PNG seeks to capitalise on LNG stage
Audio 2 Apr 2015The Asian Development Bank says the jury is still out on whether Papua New Guinea's government is managing the windfall from the landmark LNG gas project for the long-term benefit of the country. Audio
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Tonga MPs urged to be business savvy
Audio 18 Nov 2014A Tonga business chief says it is vital that at least some of the incoming MPs are savvy business people. Audio
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Depopulation in the Cooks needs addressing - economist
Audio 4 Jun 2014A development economist in the Cook Islands says depopulation will continue to occur there until the government starts funding infrastucture and industries in the outer islands. Audio
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The World Bank advocates greater labour mobility
Audio 12 May 2014The World Bank advocates greater labour mobility as the key to improving employment and opportunity in the Pacific. Audio
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Social media becomes Fiji election battleground
Audio 25 Mar 2014A battle for the young vote is gathering pace in Fiji on social media. Audio
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Up to 40 percent of Pacific households living in poverty
Audio 11 Mar 2014A World Bank report has found up to 40 percent of households in the Pacific are living in hardship, and the region is particularly vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks. Audio
