Tax: Is Tobacco tax Effective?
The Govt will receive $200m a year from the recent rise in the tobacco excise. The NZ Herald has flushed out Cabinet papers showing …
Archive for June, 2010
Relationships: Expectations Can lead To Disillusionment
Is your relationship about to end? Does the grass look greener on the other side of the fence? Are you disappointed because your relationship …
Wine: Pinot Noir Feels Effects Of Movie Boost
The 2004 movie Sideways had a significant effect on the global wine industry. Sales of Pinot Noir went through the roof, while sales of …
NZ Stocks: Infratil Bullish On Prospects
Wellington-based infrastructure company Infratil, back in profit ($29m net) after a loss of $191m last year, is bullish about the prospects in the next …
Mortgage Fees: Mortgage Break Fees Investigation Completed
The Commerce Commission has concluded its investigation under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCF Act) into the mortgage break fees charged by …
Wine: An Update On Recent Musings
Can I begin by updating a couple of recent columns. Kayu Manis occupies the site of the former Orsinis Restaurant in Wellington’s Cuba Street, …
