When the Facts Change, Hosted by journalist Bernard Hickey, When the Facts Change is your essential weekly guide to the intersection of economics, business and politics in Aotearoa New Zealand. Presented by The Spinoff. When the Facts Change is currently on hiatus and is open for sponsorship. For more details, contact bec@thespinoff.co.nz
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 253 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Categories | PoliticsNewsBusiness News |
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The Reserve Bank gets another chance to cut interest rates next week. So far 2025 has seen the RBNZ make three consecutive cuts to the official cash rate, which was widely expected by economists up and down the country. But next week, for the first t... more
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It’s no secret that Aotearoa is facing a range of monumental infrastructure challenges — much has been made lately of the state of our water pipes, ferries, railways and roads. Successive generations of decision makers have kicked the infrastructure ... more
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Easily the best source of news about the NZ economy!
So good. Thoughtful, measured, well researched. Thank you!
Listened to the series on the 40th anniversary of the Lange Government and a fantastic recap on a history of NZ that many of us lived through (and indeed forgot about). Congratulations to all those involved
Enjoyable and enlightening. Thanks
Bernard always brings the heat. Insightful as always. Keep it coming.
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This podcast offers an insightful exploration of the unique economic landscape of New Zealand, addressing the critical intersections between economics, business, and politics. With a focus on current events and policy implications, episodes feature in-depth discussions with economists, industry leaders, and political figures who share expert analyses and perspectives on the pressing issues facing the country. Notable for its commitment to demystifying complex topics, the podcast makes discussions accessible and relevant to listeners, aiming to equip them with knowledge that directly pertains to their lives and communities.
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