1A look at the state of New Zealand's economy - is it recovering or collapsing? As Finance Minister Roger Douglas prepares to deliver his fifth Budget, what sort of economic situation does he need to address and where should the blame, or credit, lie? New Zealand's long inflationary era is over but at what cost? Some believe the attack on inflation was so savage it has begun destroying New Zealand's productive base with high interest rates and exchange rates. A detailed examination of Rogernomics, followed by a studio discussion.
- Start 00 : 00 : 17
- Finish 00 : 44 : 09
- Duration 43 : 52
Reporters
- Bill Ralston (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Paul Frater (Economist, Business and Economic Research Limited [BERL])
- Rufus Dawe (Economic Advisor, Westpac)
- Murray Weatherston (Financial Commentator)
- Rob Campbell (Economist)
- Tim Cook (Personnel Manager)
- Andrew MacKenzie (Sales Manager, Maserati)
- Bob Jones (Businessman)
- Ken Douglas (President, Council of Trade Unions [CTU])
- Ruth Richardson (Opposition Finance Spokesperson, National Party)
- Trevor de Cleene (Revenue Minister, Labour Party)
- Charles Waldegrave (Anglican Social Consultant)
- Dick Jessup (Director General, New Zealand Employers' Federation)
- Brian Chamberlin (President, Federated Farmers)