Richard Meade

Guest writer

Dr Richard Meade is Principal Economist at Cognitus Economic Insight, and Senior Research Fellow in economics and public policy at Auckland University of Technology. He has published and presented widely on Covid-related policy questions, including cost-effective economic support measures.

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As omicron lurks, hard-hit businesses need a new kind of support

If we want to keep everyone on board with ongoing public health measures, we have to work harder to soften their impacts.

By Richard Meade | 20th December, 2021

Across Auckland, businesses are on the brink of collapse.

One chance to avoid a needless bonfire of Auckland business

Deep into a delta lockdown, businesses in New Zealand's biggest city urgently need a new form of support.

By Richard Meade | 21st October, 2021