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Do Regions Matter?
If we really are serious about regional wellbeing, we may be pursuing it in the wrong way.
Read MoreMeditating on Nelson and Population Growth
The city’s motto is 'Palmam qui meruit ferat'. (Let him, who has earned it, bear the palm.) Not sure that reflects a modern New Zealand city. Why does Nelson deserve a palm?
Read MoreHave We the Right Approach for Regional Wellbeing?
Past policies of banging on about economic growth have failed. A new report argues we should strategise differently with more comprehensive goals.
Read MoreRegional Development Policy?
The Northland by-election demonstrates we do not have a regional development policy. Should we? What might it look like?
Read MoreRobbing the regions -- and rail's rejuvinating power
The regions are being chipped away at... so here's an idea for a serious shot in the arm
Read MoreWhy red-zoning provincial New Zealand will never be an option
New Zealand makes no economic sense in a global market place.
Read MoreGo West young Cunliffe... & South, North or East. The regions are calling
David Cunliffe's shadow cabinet reshuffle has been seen as quite measured and Cunliffe himself says it puts Labour on a war footing. But perhaps the most telling appointment has gone largely unremarked
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