Why Rate Capping Will Break New Zealand’s Local Communities: A Dangerous Import That Undermines NZ Councils
There is growing political discussion in New Zealand around the idea of introducing rate capping, an approach already implemented in
Moving from Land Value to Capital-Improved Value: The Case for Change
For decades, many New Zealand councils have based their rating systems on land value, where rates are calculated solely on
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Remembering the ANZACs This Anzac Day
As Anzac Day approaches, we pause to honour the brave men and women of the Australian and New Zealand Army
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The Glacier That Keeps Moving: What It Taught Us About Asset Classification
You’re standing on a steel walkway, high in the Southern Alps. It stretches out before you, winding its way toward
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Councils Must Plan Smartly—Freezing Rates Now Will Cost Communities Later
The cost of living across Australia and New Zealand has become a harsh reality for many. Homeownership is slipping further
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“Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters” by Richard Rumelt – Planning Precision for Financial Success
Rumelt delineates the difference between a ‘good strategy’—one that is coherent and focuses on challenges and how to approach them—and
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard” by Chip and Dan Heath – Driving Effective Financial Reforms
In Switch, Chip and Dan Heath explore change challenges, offering a framework for navigating behaviour, organisation, and community transitions. This