Bernard Hickey
New ZealandcommentatorMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bernard Hickey is a respected journalist and commentator in New Zealand, focusing on economic and energy issues. He has highlighted the potential of household hot water cylinders as 'hidden batteries' in homes, illustrating how smart technology can significantly reduce electricity costs and improve energy management during peak demand.
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Bernard Hickey critiques the First Home Loan scheme's impact on housing prices.
First Home Loan: Why National’s $300,000 income cap could push up house prices – Nadine HigginsNew Zealand· 2026-09-12
Bernard Hickey is a journalist who has a presence on Substack.
Lunch with ... Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie on NZ business ambition, the future of media and how a kid from Alexandra made it in Silicon ValleyNew Zealand· 2026-09-11
Bernard Hickey argues that much of the current inflation pressure is coming from overseas energy prices and unavoidable household costs.
‘Doesn’t feel right’ - Bernard Hickey on raising interest rates - The Prosperity ProjectNew Zealand· 2026-07-13
Economic and political analyst Bernard Hickey has a useful analogy regarding borrowing for essential services.
National and Labour: Stuck in the middle without a clue – Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-10-15
Bernard Hickey is one of the missing candidates.
Local body elections: Hastings voting-booklet blunder leaves 27 candidate profiles missingNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Bernard Hickey has likened the household hot water cylinder to 'the hidden battery in your home'.
How smart tech can solve NZ’s energy challenges – Neil WilliamsNew Zealand· 2025-07-30
