Craig Renney
Craig Renney is the chief economist for the Council of Trade Unions in New Zealand and an influential figure within the Labour Party's economic discussions. He has been vocal about the impact of part-privatisation of gentailers on energy prices and has published research highlighting the prioritization of dividends over investment in renewable energy generation.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,110 | $210,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 2,110 | $210,000 | 92$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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New Zealand:
CTU economist Craig Renney, who worked for Labour during the Little years before joining Grant Robertson’s ministerial team.
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New Zealand:
Craig Renney notes that PPPs often lead to 'risk ignorance' in projects.
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New Zealand:
Craig Renney, policy director at the Council of Trade Unions, discusses the affordability challenges for teachers and nurses.
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New Zealand:
Council of Trade Unions chief economist Craig Renney published a paper in 2022 arguing that the part-privatisation of the gentailers was to blame for high prices.
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