A damning report into the Reserve Bank’s actions during Covid, a backdown from Labour on landlord tax breaks, and a last look at the Government’s books before the election.

That’s all ahead of the much-hyped release of a new book from Nicky Hager tonight.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenée Tibshraeny joins us to break it all down.

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A damning report into the Reserve Bank&rsquo;s actions during Covid, a backdown from Labour on landlord tax breaks, and a last look at the Government&rsquo;s books before the election.
That&rsquo;s all ahead of the much-hyped release of a new book from Nicky Hager tonight.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jen&eacute;e Tibshraeny joins us to break it all down.
Follow The Front Page on the iHeart App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host/Producer: Katie Bradford Producer: Jane Yee Editor/Producer: Richard Martin

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

How Reserve Bank mistakes fuelled New Zealand’s boom and bust

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It’ll come as no surprise that new data’s revealed more Kiwis are struggling with cost of living. 

The latest New Zealand Consumer Lifestyles survey from the University of Otago shows just over half of respondents went without something to buy essentials. 

More alarming though, 48% believe they need to leave the country to get ahead, up from 28% in 2020. 

Today on The Front Page, lead researcher Associate Professor Leah Watkins is with us to break down the numbers.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

It&rsquo;ll come as no surprise that new data&rsquo;s revealed more Kiwis are struggling with cost of living.&nbsp;
The latest New Zealand Consumer Lifestyles survey from the University of Otago shows just over half of respondents went without something to buy essentials.&nbsp;
More alarming though, 48% believe they need to leave the country to get ahead, up from 28% in 2020.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, lead researcher Associate Professor Leah Watkins is with us to break down the numbers.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Do you have to leave New Zealand to get ahead?

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New Zealand keeps announcing infrastructure projects, putting them on hold and paying more when they finally move ahead.

A new industry survey shows overwhelming support for cross-party agreement, with 44 percent of responding organisations cutting staff in the past year.

Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett joins Katie Bradford to explain the cost of political stop-starts, why funding matters more than promises, and what the next government needs to do to get projects moving.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee
Host: Katie Bradford

New Zealand keeps announcing infrastructure projects, putting them on hold and paying more when they finally move ahead.
A new industry survey shows overwhelming support for cross-party agreement, with 44 percent of responding organisations cutting staff in the past year.
Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett joins Katie Bradford to explain the cost of political stop-starts, why funding matters more than promises, and what the next government needs to do to get projects moving.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee Host: Katie Bradford

The high cost of building nothing

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Both National and Labour are banking on economic growth to help repair the Government’s finances.

But could their spending plans undermine the recovery they’re counting on?

With households reluctant to spend, property values under pressure and an ageing population putting more demand on public services, journalist and economic commentator Bernard Hickey says the numbers deserve a harder look.

Today on The Front Page, he joins us to explain why he thinks both major parties are making the same economic gamble.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer/Host: Jane Yee

Both National and Labour are banking on economic growth to help repair the Government&rsquo;s finances.
But could their spending plans undermine the recovery they&rsquo;re counting on?
With households reluctant to spend, property values under pressure and an ageing population putting more demand on public services, journalist and economic commentator Bernard Hickey says the numbers deserve a harder look.
Today on The Front Page, he joins us to explain why he thinks both major parties are making the same economic gamble.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer/Host: Jane Yee

Can New Zealand cut its way to growth?

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How Reserve Bank mistakes fuelled New Zealand’s boom and bust

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