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Inflation is 2022’s boogeyman. How can we address rising living costs, while helping bring it down?

Written by Stephen Hickson, Economics Lecturer and Director Business Taught Masters Programme, University of Canterbury

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An entire generation has never experienced life with high inflation. But that is set to change. Countries like Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and others are reporting rising inflation. In New Zealand, inflation has climbed to its highest rate in 32 years. Our collective inexperience with the scourge of inflation, and how to...

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Inflation is 2022’s boogeyman. How can we address rising living costs, while helping bring it down?

Ads are coming to AI. Does that really have to be such a bad thing?

Indigenous businesses are losing millions to fraudulent firms. We need stronger oversight

Real wages have gone backwards. Even earning $100,000 isn’t what it used to be

Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why?

‘I feel I’m making a difference’: how Blak women are working to build safer workplaces

55,000 extra social housing homes are being built. But a new study shows that boom still falls short

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Decoding Property Insurance—Are You Covered?

Six Tips to Help Reduce Capital Gains Tax

The High Court decision on electric vehicles will make charging for road use very difficult

Leonardo.Ai reveals new brand, expanding its creator-first platform for the next era of generative AI

Psychosocial injury risk starts inside workplace microcultures

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

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