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So far Matthew Hooton has created 108 blog entries.

The New Zealand economy has crashed completely off the track – Matthew Hooton

The Government can’t blame Covid or Donald Trump for yesterday’s shocking GDP numbers. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 18th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Reserve Bank and polls give Luxon a reprieve – Matthew Hooton

OPINION: Westpac speculates tax cuts could be back on the Government’s agenda. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | August 21st, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Only one option on recognising Palestinian state – Matthew Hooton

OPINION: When the PM and Leader of the Opposition agree, that should be the end of matter. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | August 14th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Pointless foreshore debate a distraction from economic crisis – Matthew Hooton

OPINION: Whose interests are served by voters arguing about race rather than economics? Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | August 7th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Erica Stanford faces greatest NCEA test – Matthew Hooton

OPINION: The well-intentioned but disastrous multi-decade experiment should be scrapped. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | July 24th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Labour’s chance to distance itself from Te Pāti Māori – Matthew Hooton

OPINION: Labour doesn’t only need to win Tāmaki Makaurau but must be brutal in doing so. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | July 17th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

The case for abolishing regional councils in NZ – Matthew Hooton

OPINION: Japan has 13 zones, while NZ has more than 1000, adding complexity and cost. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | July 10th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

NZ Super needs to be cut now – Matthew Hooton

OPINION: Don’t laugh at the disastrous US fiscal outlook – we’re set to outdo them. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | July 3rd, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Why US President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize – Matthew Hooton

OPINION: Hate him for everything else, but there’s no doubt he's made the world safer. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 26th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Unlucky Luxon’s popularity hits new low – Matthew Hooton

OPINION: Even good GDP news suggests the economic recovery has already peaked. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 19th, 2025|Business|0 Comments