Election 2026 timing, debt and coalition deals now hang on GDP staying hot – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: The most logical day for next year’s election is October 3. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Nicola Willis v Ruth Richardson: The finance debate is a lose-lose – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: The minister's suggested debate with the Nat political veteran is a lose-lose. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Luxon’s KiwiSaver move is good, now raise the Super age – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: The eligibility age could be raised by three months a year from April 2026. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Reshuffle needed at highest levels of Government – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: Voters have lost confidence in National’s ability to handle almost anything. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Plain-talking IPCA report sets standard for other inquiries – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: Paul Goldsmith’s crackdown orders the Navy and spies to target Pacific gangs. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Leadership, not working groups, build consensus for policy change – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: Calls for bipartisan policymaking risk undermining democracy. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Te Pāti Māori split boosts Chris Hipkins as Labour steadies centre ground – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: As his Clayton’s capital gains tax reveals, Hipkins is all about winning centre. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Future Fund flop: Labour struggles to sell first major election policy – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: Luxon seemingly can’t, while Hipkins so far hasn’t. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Gaza talks support Winston Peters’ stance on Palestine recognition – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: Anti-Israel protesters risk being part of a horrific tradition. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Why gross debt could explode a further $100b before election – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: Finance Ministers continue to ignore Treasury's fiscal time bomb. Source: NZ Herald Business News