Growth
Historian Paul Moon on Auckland through the 20th century
It's the city most Kiwis love to hate - the hulking, humid, heaving hub of Auckland. How did it go from being on a relatively equal footing with Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin in the early 19th… Audio
New Zealand managers failing to lead and inspire
New research shows Kiwis love their colleagues and working within a team but they feel as though their managers fall short of expectations. Audio
The economic heavyweight bout of the year
We put Kate Raworth and Arthur Grimes in the ring together to debate the value of growth. Things got tense... Audio
Catherine van der Meulen: The human cost of 'greedy' fashion industry
Catherine van der Meulen is about to appear on a panel at the New Zealand Fashion Week, where she will outline what she sees as some of the problems with the fast fashion world. Audio
Is growth bad?
British economist Kate Raworth is garnering a big following worldwide with her message that growth isn’t always good - rather the opposite. But halting GDP and business growth is heresy for most… Audio
Economists optimistic despite poor GDP figures
Economic growth was lower than expected in the final quarter of last year, and the value of exported goods suffered its sharpest quarterly fall in the past 25 years.
Despite that, economists remain… Audio
Household spending and construction boost GDP by 1.1%
A building boom and bumper household spending has helped gross domestic product grow by 1.1 percent in the three months to September. Economics Correspondent Patrick O'Meara reports. Audio
Retail expected to remain economic driver
The strength of the retail sector is expected to be sustained going into the new year despite a possible, temporary hit from last week's earthquake. Audio
Mining drags on growing economy
New Zealand's mining sector continues to struggle despite the economy being one of the fastest growing in the developed world. Audio
Economy flagging growth towards four percent
A slew of economic news shows the economy is picking up pace, and has one analyst suggesting growth of between three and four percent in the coming year. Audio
China growth prospects sustainable - professor
A visiting Chinese academic says that country's growth prospects are sustainable and will help create jobs. Audio
How to fix the digital economy: Douglas Rushkoff
Media theorist, professor, and graphic novelist Douglas Rushkoff's been in love with the internet since its cyberpunk beginnings. But in his latest book, Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus: How Growth… Audio
Movac fund aims to help eight companies develop and grow
The Wellington-based fund manager, Movac, has secured a cornerstone commitment of up to 20 million dollars from the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund for its new growth capital fund. Audio
China economic data expected to point to growth, not recession
A New Zealand investment analyst says the release of Chinese economic data, this afternoon, is more likely than not to point to steady economic growth, which should help alleviate fears of a looming… Audio
Schools pushed to limit by roll growth
There are more children than classroom space in some parts of New Zealand and some schools have been forced to use their halls for teaching. Audio
Schools pushed to limit by roll growth
There are more children than classroom space in some parts of New Zealand and some schools have been forced to use their halls for teaching. Audio
Stronger economic news indicates buoyant growth
New Zealand is continuing to draw people to work and play here in record numbers. Audio
Economy grows, but surging immigration tempers per capita gains
The economy has shrugged off a lacklustre start to the year, with tourism and manufacturing powering a pick up in growth. Audio