http://www.johnwalley.co.nz 5 281 It’s been interesting watching the discussion on Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Commentary looks like something out of Yes Minister around resisting change. You can get a flavour of that here, and maybe... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/281-where_there_is_a_will_there_is.aspx Sun, 25 Nov 2018 04:14:38 GMT 280 The link to my submission to the Tax Working Group. http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/files/Submission to Tax Working Group Final.pdf It will be interesting what happens this time round, we can but hope... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/280-tax_working_group.aspx Tue, 01 May 2018 07:14:30 GMT 278 How is the Reserve Bank going? No real change from last time and as we have discussed before things on hold for a while yet. I still see late 2018 as first interest rate rise, currency has... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/278-on_the_land_july_2017.aspx Mon, 03 Jul 2017 04:38:43 GMT 277 We have seen a lot about “fake” news, “alternative” facts? • Two main elements – subjective reality v objective reality What does the idea we are living in a “post” truth world really mean? • Lose... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/277-fake_news_alternative_facts_th.aspx Mon, 29 May 2017 02:19:47 GMT 276 TPP on life support, or TPP 11 the TPP less the USA. Given Japan who have long protected their agricultural sector and NZ can agree it might have legs:... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/276-on_the_land_may_2017.aspx Tue, 23 May 2017 22:43:53 GMT 274 Fair bit has happened since my last visit, a change of Prime Minister, an election date, and we can look forward to a change in Reserve Bank Governor. A the end of all certainties with the... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/274-on_the_land_february_2017.aspx Thu, 16 Feb 2017 03:33:34 GMT 273 The end of year interview with Rob finished a bit more positive and probably more uncertain than the year opened Brexit, Trump and and the pacific rim with the TPP most places we depend on are a... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/273-talking_to_rob_again_on_the_la.aspx Wed, 30 Nov 2016 02:53:10 GMT 272 Background for the interview with Rob. See the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Ow2lYjsBQ&feature=youtu.be There is a lot happening in the world, try and keep an open mind,... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/272-on_the_land_october_2016.aspx Tue, 11 Oct 2016 03:35:24 GMT 271 Thirty Years of Manufacturing New Zealand See presentation here: https://1drv.ms/p/s!AoCNln6gsG1Tik6N8KqUEWpoy3ft New Zealand was the first country to embrace inflation targeting, along with a... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/271-thirty_years_of_manufacturing_.aspx Mon, 26 Sep 2016 22:29:37 GMT 270 There is an old saying: generals tend to fight the last war; a war they were themselves much exposed to the action forming solid memories of their fights. So it is with politicians and policy... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/270-the_new_dragons.aspx Fri, 04 Mar 2016 03:35:28 GMT 269 Housing has been a growing issue in many, but not all, economies around the world. In New Zealand, it has been a standout problem that seems to be getting worse, a problem characterised by the... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/269-land_buildings_and_the_balance.aspx Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:44:44 GMT 268 Housing has been a hot topic in recent years, as prices in Auckland and Christchurch continue to rise. Housing is an issue that affects everyone, particularly through its effect on the tradable... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/268-housing_what_can_we_learn_from.aspx Tue, 24 Mar 2015 23:41:21 GMT 267 Technological progress leading to mechanical automation has already changed how people work around the world, but advances, particularly in software and computing power are opening up new... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/267-technological_disruption_and_t.aspx Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:01:57 GMT 266 The following is a speech I gave at farewell functions for my stepping down as Chief Executive of the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) at the end of March: I would like... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/266-the_best_we_can_be.aspx Thu, 19 Mar 2015 02:03:03 GMT 265 The attractive parts of being an exporter, such as greater scale and more opportunities, also come with greater exposure to external risks: exchange rate variations, changing demand from economic... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/265-exporting_in_2015.aspx Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:13:40 GMT 264 The political year was back in full swing last week as National and Labour leaders delivered their state of the nation addresses - both different in their content and stated purpose. Andrew... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/264-state_of_the_nation_and_housin.aspx Thu, 19 Feb 2015 01:22:19 GMT 263 The following was published in the financial times - to read the full article, click here... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/263-make_policy_for_real_not_ideal.aspx Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:48:54 GMT 262 <http://www.online-accounting-schools.org/decline-of-the-dollar/> This infographic was originally posted here: www.online-accounting-schools.org/decline-of-the-dollar/ http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/262-the_decline_of_the_dollar.aspx Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:25:29 GMT 261 Since 1985 New Zealand has operated with a floating exchange rate, meaning our currency it is traded on the market, responding to changes in economic conditions here and around the world: subject... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/261-currency_viewpoint.aspx Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:30:39 GMT 260 Grants are a problem: using the tax system is better justified on the capability development spillovers, the fact that it balances what other countries do and the reach goes beyond the favorites... http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/260-red_ink_and_corporate_welfare_.aspx Wed, 12 Nov 2014 23:23:18 GMT