For the Love of Tariffs
The outrage over Trump’s protectionism is so hypocritical and self serving from every quarter that I hope he wins and rewrites the rulebook on global trade.
Business
Tariffs Personally Cost Trump $500M – Forbes
The US president’s wave of duties on imports has roiled stock markets.
My War With the NZTA: Part Deux
If it seems from all the foregoing that I have become mildly obsessed with the NZTA and the traffic management racket, I plead guilty. I should get out more often. Oh, that’s right, I do get out often. It’s just that every time I try to go anywhere, road cones dog me every step of the way.
From the Desk of a Male, Pale and Stale
Trump’s tariff strategy explained (part two: ‘Looming Disaster’).
A Look at Trump’s Multi-Pronged Tariff Plan
It’s Trumpian, bold, and out of the box. Let’s hope it ends up as beautiful as he promised the American people last year.
The NZ Lobbying and Influence Register
The fight for integrity in politics is on, and it won’t be won overnight. Both the gentle persuaders and the noisy muckrakers have a part to play. This is the beginning of a new era of scrutiny.
Some Thoughts on the Tariffs
In which a non-economist tries to figure out what The Donald is trying to do.
Why Is Productivity Low in NZ?
The HMNZS Manawanui’s inquiry explains. Poor leaders. Its lousy CEOs, bosses, inbred boards, ministers, admirals. Our non-human systems work just fine.
My War With the NZTA: Part One
It turns out that the NZTA has not historically separated out traffic management costs from its overall expenditure. This in itself suggests slack budgetary management and a remarkable lack of concern about how public funds are spent.
Conflicts and NZ’s Culture of Complacency
Integrity must be proven, not assumed. Andrew Hoggard’s case is a wake-up call: it’s time to shift from box-ticking to true accountability, ensuring that our ministers serve the public interest first and foremost – and are seen to do so at all times.
Willis and the Supermarket Showdown
It would be naïve to think that the supermarket giants will roll over. The lobbying machine is already moving. This is where Willis’ resolve will be tested.
The Day Big Wind Came to Town
A paradise sacrificed to greed masquerading as virtue. Big Wind’s gospel of growth has delivered division and decline. The village, once a bastion of mateship, now simmers with anger and grief. Volunteer groups have faltered, trust has been eroded, and a creeping despair has settled in.