Foodstuffs Win a Huge Victory on Behalf of All Monopolies in NZ
They will now wage total war on customers. Down-right anti-competitive behavior is rewarded by imposing just tiny fines.
Economy
Is It Time for Nuclear?
We either have to get real about using our own coal and gas reserves, or we have to think seriously, really seriously, about another form of power generation – the nuclear reactor.
Oranga Tamariki Cutbacks
This is a massive abuse of taxpayer money like we’ve never seen. Reminds me of the cartel.
Is Javier Milei Doing It?
Contrary to the dire predictions, the results of Milei’s policies have been better than even many of his supporters had dared hope.
Olympic Dam’s Gold Medal Performance
Australia could establish an Asia-Pacific office for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We could host conferences and bring the world’s best nuclear minds here.
Health NZ: Financial Crisis and Staffing Shortages
Lester Levy told media there was an urgent need for rapid changes to prevent the agency from going broke in the coming months.
A Tool Not a Panacea
Telehealth is overhyped as a solution to New Zealand’s rural healthcare crisis.
The US Military Machine Is Unsustainable
If America hopes to remain a superpower, it can no longer afford to cannibalize its economy in the name of wanton imperialism.
French Exports to Avoid: Wealth Taxes
Wealth taxes tend to yield low revenue, while dragging down economic growth. But they do make for good politics, especially in election years; envy commands votes.
Climate Change Is Not the Biggest Threat
The world has arrived at this brink of economic failure by believing there is such a thing as a free lunch.
More Renewables Equals More Expensive Electricity
The solar daytime glut, negative prices, and community hatred of high-voltage lines is spoiling the market for developers. And not a day too soon...