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NZ's budget used a 'gender lens' for the first time – the result was a win for women

Written by Jennifer Curtin, Professor of Politics and Policy, University of Auckland

Senior cabinet minister Megan Woods, Minister of Finance Grant Robertson and Prime Minister Chris Hipkins prepare to deliver the May 18 budget.Getty Images

All the pre-budget talk of “bread and butter”, “no frills”, targeting and reprioritisation came with a sense of foreboding. History and research tell us that budgets in...

How Business Leaders Use Knowledge to Navigate Market Shifts
The ability to adeptly navigate market shifts is an essential skill for leaders. Having a deep well of knowledge to draw fr…
Economic pessimism is behind the drift of voters to minor parties and independents
Growing economic pessimism appears to have pushed many voters away from Australia’s two major parties, Labor and the Co…
Protecting What Matters: The Business Case for Bunding
A responsible business doesn't just plan for success it plans to protect everything and everyone that makes that success po…
Soon, your boss will have to pay your wages and super at the same time. Here’s how everyone could benefit
Dragon Images/ShutterstockIf you have a job in Australia, you’ve probably noticed each of your payslips has a section t…
As insurance gets harder to buy, NZ has 3 choices for disaster recovery – and we keep choosing the worst one
The number of climate change-related extreme weather events is on the rise, making it harder for many people to buy affordabl…
The US and China have reached a temporary truce in the trade wars, but more turbulence lies ahead
Defying expectations, the United States and China have announced an important agreement to de-escalate bilateral trade tensio…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
Key Highlights Drone photography provides stunning aerial perspectives, showcasing properties in a way that traditional photography cannot match. This innovative technology allows real estate agents to highlight property features, surrounding amenities, and…

The Greens' liveable income guarantee is a serious idea the major parties won't touch – yet
ShutterstockThe Australian Greens have lobbed a large rock into the placid pool of economic policy by announcing a proposal for a “Liveable Income Guarantee”. The policy would increase all income…
that's a housing problem much bigger than a few high-profile apartment blocks
Australia’s biggest city is abuzz with news of yet another housing development declared unsafe for human habitation. This time it is apartments built on a toxic dump the local council…
StartupAUS hails startup investment incentives a ‘rare feat’ for government and a ‘triumph’ for startups
Alex McCauley is the CEO of StartupAUS Australia, 03 May 2016: StartupAUS, Australia's peak advocacy group for startups, today warmly welcomed the Senate passing the government’s world-leading early-stage startup investment tax incentive measures…

Deputy Unveils Enterprise-Grade Analytics+ to Power Smarter Workforce Decisions for Shift-Based Businesses

Deputy, the world’s leading workforce management platform for shift work, today announced the global launch of Deputy Analytics+, a next-generatio...

UNSW startup accelerator offers $200K to the next generation of Australian deeptech unicorns

UNSW Founders, Australia’s most recommended startup accelerator, has partnered with fund manager Luminary Partners to invest $200,000 each into 18...

The Future Is Now: AI Modernization Is Reshaping How Business Gets Done

The present business environment imposes stronger requirements on Australian organizations to match the fast-paced digital-first economy requireme...

Businesses losing an average of $493k from data integrity flaws

Managing data responsibly and effectively for the AI age can give organisations a strong competitive advantage, but many are failing to harness th...

AI shopping disruptor Zyft raises $7.5M to lead the next gen of retail tech

Zyft appoints new CEO, Richard Stevens, to lead the latest Waller Group success story, valued at $30 million SYDNEY, 28 April 2025: Zyft, the lea...

Little known law offers savvy Kiwis the opportunity to supercharge their retirement savings

A little-known legal amendment is being leveraged by savvy New Zealanders and expat Brits to supercharge their retirement savings. Not many peop...