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Freedom camping needs new regulations and foreign tourists aren’t the only villains

Written by Michael Lueck, Professor of Tourism, Auckland University of Technology

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Freedom camping has a long tradition in New Zealand. Using your own vehicle as accommodation and parking in public spaces is seen as something of a birth right.

But when international tourists cottoned on to this cheap and cheerful way to see the country, things began to change. Foreign freedom camper numbers grew from...

Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy
With fuel prices staying high, the federal government has announced a halving of the fuel excise for three months. This will …
Why does chocolate cost so much this Easter, when cocoa’s price is at a 3-year low?
Consumer group Choice found some chocolate treats, like these Easter eggs, have become smaller and more expensive since last …
‘Drive-off’ fuel thefts cost $80 million even before the war – and they’re heading up
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War could add an extra 5% to prices in Australia – but there’s one sector that shields the economy
A drawn-out war in the Middle East could add an extra 5% to existing inflation in Australia, our new modelling shows.We looke…
Compulsory super is higher than ever at 12%. But cutting it would hurt low-paid workers most
Unsplash, Canva, The Conversation, CC BY-NCA central element of Australia’s superannuation system is the superannuation…
A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order
Getty ImagesWith the global rules-based order collapsing, the United Nations faces an existential crisis as the United States…

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…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Common Financial Problems of Students
Universities and colleges are usually associated with terms like growth, independence, and self-discovery for their students. However, in recent times, the leading term that most people associate with universities and…
Even if Australians won an extra week of leave, we’d need to make sure they could take it
Do your holidays always feel too short? Or are you a parent struggling to juggle the demands of school holidays with the leave you’re allowed to take?On Wednesday, the Australian…
stealth tax rises are eating into your income – but we know the solution
shutterstockA curious feature of the Australian tax system is “bracket creep”. Taxpayers whose income climbs by no more than prices (inflation) get no increase in their living standards. Instead, they…

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Most job seekers spend 11 to 14 hours per week on applications and still hear nothing back. That's not a motivation problem. That's a process proble...

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

The narrative around changing attitudes to car ownership has long focused on Gen Z. Younger Australians are often portrayed as the generation movi...

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Launchd, Australia's leading talent-first creator economy group, has acquired WeAreTENZING, one of New Zealand's most respected talent agencies, b...

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Australia prides itself on being an innovation economy. We celebrate startups, talk about productivity, and lean into our reputation for punching ...

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), ANZ’s leading AI-enabled small business marketing software platform provider, marks International Women’s Day (IWD) with a bu...

Freedom camping needs new regulations and foreign tourists aren’t the only villains

Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy

Why does chocolate cost so much this Easter, when cocoa’s price is at a 3-year low?

‘Drive-off’ fuel thefts cost $80 million even before the war – and they’re heading up

War could add an extra 5% to prices in Australia – but there’s one sector that shields the economy

Compulsory super is higher than ever at 12%. But cutting it would hurt low-paid workers most

A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

Common Financial Problems of Students

Even if Australians won an extra week of leave, we’d need to make sure they could take it

stealth tax rises are eating into your income – but we know the solution

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security