Michael Reddell
'We advocate in NZ interests' - NZ-China Council's Stephen Jacobi
The New Zealand China Council is biting back at claims it serves as a propagandist for China. The former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell told Morning Report that Dame Jenny Shipley should not… Video, Audio
Dame Jenny Shipley's role on China Council board questioned
Dame Jenny Shipley's sudden resignation as chair of China Construction Bank New Zealand has raised questions about whether she will also quit the board of the New Zealand China Council. Her position… Audio
Kowtowing to China
Economist Michael Reddell says the National Party kowtowed to China. It's the latest opnion on New Zealand's relationship with the world power. How much risk can we take in that relationship? Huawei… Audio
Can we buck the curse of the years ending in 8?
New Zealand has had a recession every year ending in 8 since 1968. Apart from 1948, the other '8' years in the century since 1918 weren't great either. So is 2018 the exception? And if so, why? Audio
Keeping the US and China happy
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in Singapore for the East Asia Summit, ahead of the APEC summit in Papua New Guinea. The challenge is to remain on good terms with the various world leaders… Audio
Brexit draft deal approved
British Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet has approved a draft agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. Audio
The rationale behind regional development
The Government's plan to plant one billion trees has been given another boost of $240 million, taking the cost to half a billion dollars over the next three years. Is that good value? Audio
Michael Reddell: NZ should back its own people
Poor productivity is behind New Zealand's most persistent economic problems – and high levels of immigration aren't helping, says economist Michael Reddell. Audio
What does new govt mean for immigration?
The the new government will follow Labour's policies when it comes to immigration, the coalition agreement with NZ First has revealed. The document made public yesterday briefly outlined how the… Audio
Labour's immigration policy
The Labour Party has announced its immigration policy. Economist Michael Reddell on what he makes of it. Audio
Immigration, student visas and the economic impact
Economist Michael Reddell discusses where our immigrants are really coming from, their visa status and if we can do without a lot of them. Audio
OCR decisions could be made by committee
The Economics blogger and former Reserve bank economist Michael Reddell, says the responsibility for the Official Cash Rate should not sit on the shoulders of just one person - at the moment it's the… Audio
Economist talks about whether immigration is working well
Former special economics advisor to the reserve bank Michael Reddell joins the discussion on what the benefits of immigration are to New Zealand rather than just how we feel about the increased… Audio
Economy ends the year showing signs of strength
The economy is still riding the wave of growth, with building consents at an all time high. Cameron Bagrie and Michael Reddell join us to discuss how things will finish up in 2016. Audio
Getting immigration right
Economist Michael Reddell talks about the immigration balancing act. Audio
Economist's take on Phil Goff's action plan for housing
We speak to a former Reserve Bank economist about Phil Goff's plans to curb Auckland's skyrocketing house prices; on the week the average house price is expected to top $1 million. Audio
Former economist joins the discussion on immigration
Michael Reddell, former reserve bank economist, joins the discussion on balancing our immigration policy with the economy and the community. Audio
Low wage economy
Economist Michael Reddell discusses whether New Zealand is being guided towards having a low wage low skill economy. Audio