Geoff Simmons
Geoffonomics: The gender divide
This year's American election is possibly the most divisive in history, but probably the biggest divide is a gender one. Our economics commentator, Geoff Simmons happens to be in Washington DC, and… Audio
Geoffonomics: can we move on from Commodities?
Why is nz stuck exporting commodities and can we change? Audio
Whatever happened to Think Big and Rogernomics?
Jesse's given economist Geoff Simmons the unenviable task of looking at the big name economic experiments of the past, such as Think Big, Rogernomics and The Mother of All Budgets. Audio
Geoffonomics
Geoff Simmons, economist at the Morgan Foundation tells us the number one thing driving up health costs, and it's not what you think! Audio
Geoffonomics: conscious consumption
Geoff Simmons, economist at the Morgan Foundation talks about conscious consumption and making your purchase or investment decisions on an ethical/ environmental basis. Audio
Dirty Dozen climate cheats
Economist Geoff Simmons talks about the twelve dirtiest carbon emitters in New Zealand. Audio
Geoffonomics: If you can find a lower price we'll beat it.
Both Bunnings and Mitre 10 have a price guarantee - if you can find a lower price on an identical item stocked locally then they will beat that price by 15%. Sounds like a bargain! But our perpetually… Audio
Capital's cats get off easy in new animal bylaw
Wellington's cats won't be chipped in the City Council's proposed animal control bylaw, and with a curfew off the table, they'll be able to roam the city all night long. Video, Audio
Geoffonomics: The Economics of Cannabis
A recent Official Information Act request revealed some back of the envelope Treasury calculations about the legalisation of marijuana. Economist Geoff Simmons asks if this something we should really… Audio
Predator Free NZ: Is it feasible?
The government has announced it is joining the bold vision for a predator free country by 2050. But how realistic is it, and is the money promised going to be enough? Audio
Reserve Bank proposes Lending Restrictions
The Reserve Bank has proposed tough new loan-to-value ratios, targeting borrowing for investors, in a bid to cool the housing market. Governor Graeme Wheeler released the details this morning… Audio
Wellington economist thinks Govt nowhere close to finding a housing crisis solution
Morgan Foundation economist Geoff Simmons reviews a busy week of political fiddling while the Auckland housing market continues to burn. Audio
Geoffonomics: The price of clean, green electricity
Can we have clean, green electricity without blowing the power bills? Audio
Govt $1bn infrastructure fund
Economist Geoff Simmons discusses the $1bn infrastructure fund. How much help with it be for the housing crisis? Audio
The financial fallout from the Brexit vote
The world markets have been in turmoil since Britain voted to leave the EU last Friday. Audio
Geoffonomics
Geoff Simmons from the Morgan Foundation discusses the housing bubble. Will it burst? Audio
Geoffonomics: the economics of food
Earlier this year we saw cauliflower top $10 a kilogram and now avocados are the new 'green gold' with prices over $18 per kg. Audio
Geoffonomics: Ghost houses
Geoff Simmons of the Morgan Foundation on the housing crisis and the impact of "ghost" houses. Audio
Geoffonomics: Tax Cuts
Should we be looking at new taxes or changes to existing taxes? Geoff Simmons, the General manager of the Morgan Foundation discusses why we should care about tax. Audio
