Michael Reddell
Expert had concerns on National's projections prior elections
The government still 'intends' to deliver tax cuts by July, but won't lock them in until they've got them past their coalition partners. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has agreed with reports… Audio
Foreign buyers tax major sticking point in government talks
National's plan to fund tax cuts through a tax on foreign home buyers is proving to be a major sticking point in coalition negotiations.
New Zealand First voted for the foreign buyers ban while in… Audio
Willis lays bare National tax plan, refuses to release spreadsheets
The National Party is refusing to release it's full tax policy modelling, which most economists are claiming will leave a half a billion dollar shortfall.
Their concerns centre on the proposed… Audio
Economists say National's proposed foreign home buyers tax will fall short
Economists across the political spectrum have found the National Party's tax plan has an enormous hole in it.
Their concerns centre on the proposed foreign home buyers tax - which National is relying… Audio
RBNZ admits it could have moved quicker to curb inflation
The Reserve Bank may have avoided the 'worst-case' economic scenarios but admits it could have acted faster to fight inflation.
The central bank has compiled a report card on its performance over the… Audio
Auckland councillors debate fix for $270m fiscal hole
"A battle against rate rises and service cuts" - Auckland councillors have been debating how to plug a $270 million financial hole.
Mayor Wayne Brown is determined the burden won't be passed on to… Video, Audio
Reserve Bank gives itself a pat on the back
The Reserve Bank thinks it's made pretty good decisions on monetary policy over the past five years, given the information it had to hand at the time.
It says its support for banks and financial… Audio
Expert analysis: low interest rates vs soaring house prices
The run of low interest rates continues with the Reserve Bank yesterday, as expected, holding the official cash rate at a record low 0.25 percent. The central bank says its bond buying programme - a… Audio
Freeing up land the only way to reduce house prices - economist
The Government's been told it needs to take emergency measures to build new homes amid the severe shortage of property.
There are also calls for new policy settings to help cool the country's thirst… Audio
Finance Minister's plea to Reserve Bank
Economist Michael Reddell who previously worked at The Reserve Bank about the Minister's suggestion. Audio
Economist: 'We've clearly not had enough policy stimulus'
Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell offers his analysis of the Monetary Policy Statement and explains why Kiwis need to be looking to stronger private sector investment in the long-term economic… Audio
The Case for a Modern Debt Jubilee
As the global economy spirals post-coronavirus and many people can no longer pay their debts or are being forced to take out new ones, is it time to wipe the slate clean? Two Cents Worth considers the… Audio
New Zealand taxpayers are set to guarantee loans
New Zealand taxpayers are set to guarantee loans to private businesses, an expansion of the Government's attempts to cushion the economy against Covid-19. Audio
Coronavirus hits stock exchange
Economist Michael Reddell discusses global stock markets falling amid fears around the Covid-19 virus. Audio
Economic impact of coronavirus could be huge for New Zealand
Economist Michael Reddell explains what the worst case scenario might be for the New Zealand economy if China's slow down due to the coronavirus continues. Audio
Brentry: 48 hours in Luxembourg that changed NZ forever
New Zealand saw the UK’s ‘Brentry’ into the EEC in 1973 as an existential threat to our nation’s future. It preoccupied New Zealanders for a decade and eventually all hinged on 48 hours of… Audio
Reserve Bank head criticised for shocking the market
Adrian Orr's leadership style at the Reserve Bank is under fire from an economics professor who says the governor's desire to court celebrity status by shocking the markets will damage confidence in… Audio
Sir John Key may be forced to stand down from banking role
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key could be forced to stand down from one of his banking roles rather than chair both the ANZ in New Zealand and sit on the board of its parent bank in Australia… Audio
Affects of no Capital Gains Tax on the housing market
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's following the will of the people in the government's decision to not implement a Capital Gains Tax. Economist Michael Reddell tells us how the housing… Audio
Labour backtracks on China expert select committee appearance
Labour MPs have backtracked on barring China expert Anne-Marie Brady from speaking at a select committe on foreign interference. The justice select chair Raymond Huo has had a rethink overnight after… Audio