Like people everywhere, New Zealanders are worried about living standards, costs and wages. But a global poll reveal some less obvious priorities.
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It’s a bid to alleviate cost-of-living pressures in the US and claw back Trump’s voter base.
Conflicts, energy shocks, climate change and El Niño are combining to squeeze food prices upwards. Five familiar foods illustrate what’s going on.
Voters’ economic pain is real. But perceptions matter too, and the government must get better at selling its message on its key policies.
The Reserve Bank has increased the official cash rate to 2.75%. But much of the inflation affecting New Zealand wallets is imported and beyond the bank’s control.
A housing simulator predicts that rezoning for ‘missing middle’ housing could increase Denver’s housing supply by 46%.
Compost, manure and food waste can be turned into biofertilisers made from natural materials.
Victorian voters surveyed named cost of living, crime and health as their top three policy issues, with just over three months until the next state election.
Lower inflation does not mean prices will return to where they were before. Inflation measures the average change in prices over time, not which specific prices are rising or falling.
We know more students are going to private schools, even though fees can be steep and families might need outside help to afford them.
Starting yesterday, Australians are now paying 16 cents more for each litre of petrol they buy.
For decades, economists have used everything from lipstick to underpants to work out how people really feel about spending money.
New technologies could make the switch to solar more affordable for renters and apartment dwellers.
School holidays mean family budgets are often stretched thin. But there are ways to rein in spending.
In the end, this scheme did deliver on some of its key promises. But it is surprising governments haven’t taken note of its shortcomings and replaced it with something even more effective.
While we’re feeling gloomier about the future, Australia actually ranks highly on many economic and social measures.
For many people, sharing a flat is seen as something you do at university or in your early 20s.
Getting into uni isn’t the only challenge. Students also need to be able to afford to stay.
In a cost-of-living crisis, eating enough fresh produce can be tough. But your pantry and freezer can help.
A one-size-fits-all approach won’t work to revive Britain’s left-behind areas.
Top contributors
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor in Economics, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in Economics, The Open University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Senior lecturer, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra
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Professor of Economics (Health Economist), RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Wollongong
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Associate Professor in Finance, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor in Education, Deakin University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Industrial Strategy & Regional Development, Co-Director Centre for Governance, Regions and Industrial Strategy (CGRIS), University of Bath
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Professor of Agricultural Economics, Lincoln University, New Zealand
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Lecturer in Energy Systems, University of Oxford