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Should the New Zealand dream be quarter-hour, not quarter-acre?

30/09/2022

The Kiwi dream has always been a stand-alone, suburban dwelling. But if we want to seriously address climate change, we must revisit how we live and redefine our dream. Our new dream should be quarter-hour, not quarter-acre.

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Should the New Zealand dream be quarter-hour, not quarter-acre?

Published 30/09/2022

The Kiwi dream has always been a stand-alone, suburban dwelling. But if we want to seriously address climate change, we must revisit how we live and redefine our dream. Our new dream should be quarter-hour, not quarter-acre.

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Is GST on KiwiSaver fees a stealth wealth tax?

Published 31/08/2022

The recent introduction of a taxation bill in Parliament included a bombshell – charging 15% GST on the fees charged by KiwiSaver and managed fund providers. The main problem with this is that it erodes the very incentives that made...

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In defence of Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr

Published 31/08/2022

Given the recent berating of Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr for overstimulating the economy during Covid, leading to raging house prices, Sam Stubbs thinks it's worth asking whether the criticisms have merit.

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Simplicity blasts Fletcher Building for lack of Gib

Published 10/06/2022

Property developer Simplicity Living says it has cancelled all its orders for Fletcher Building Gib board and is instead directly importing plasterboard because it is cheaper, and faster.

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Brian Gaynor leaves a formidable legacy in New Zealand finance

Published 17/05/2022

Simplicity managing director Sam Stubbs remembers Brian Gaynor, the influential investment analyst and business commentator, who passed away earlier this week.

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Could KiwiSavers own the All Blacks and would an individual benefit?

Published 22/02/2022

The recently announced deal for investment fund Silverlake to invest in the All Blacks is the first step on a long journey for both parties, and potentially a windfall for KiwiSaver investors. Sam Stubbs explains why.

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Will Kiwibank be sold off?

Published 15/02/2022

Kiwibank was established in 2001 to give Kiwis a fair deal in banking. It was supposed to take on the Aussie-owned banks and create real competition. But according to Sam Stubbs, 21 years later it is not doing the job...

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Will the housing reforms work?

Published 20/10/2021

The removal of resource consents hints at desperation from both major political parties to fix the housing crisis. However, change this dramatic can have unforeseen consequences.

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Why it is time for KiwiSaver 2.0

Published 26/08/2021

If National Super remains unchanged it will become increasingly unaffordable, and unable to fund a dignified retirement for Kiwis. Simplicity Managing Director, Sam Stubbs, thinks an upscaled and modernised KiwiSaver could help us fund the retirement we all deserve.

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High tech company raised growth money from KiwiSaver and Kiwis

Published 19/07/2021

Quantifi's $15 million capital-raising shows KiwiSaver could end high-tech companies' need to go overseas for funding.

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