Richard Prebble
Richard Prebble is a former New Zealand politician and cabinet minister, known for his contributions to public policy and his involvement in various political discussions. Recently, he made headlines with a column in which he suggested that AI could address the shortage of general practitioners by providing personalized virtual healthcare, prompting debates on the practicality and implications of such technology in the medical field.
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Richard Prebble is noted for his role in the Act party and his previous position as a Labour minister.
A new kingmaker? Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong and her party’s chances at making history
New Zealand· 2026-02-20
Richard Prebble discusses the importance of accurate economic data and forecasting in New Zealand.
Artificial intelligence: New Zealand needs to embrace AI tools to know what is happening with the economy now – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Richard Prebble discusses the unique aspects of the upcoming election in New Zealand.
Why this election will be unlike any other – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
Richard Prebble discusses the economic recovery and its implications for the coalition government.
Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition? - Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-12-23Richard Prebble discusses the importance of recycling state assets for economic success.
Recycling state assets is not just good economics, it is vital – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-12-10
Richard Prebble discusses the challenges young New Zealanders face when considering a move to Australia.
Why moving to Australia may not be the upgrade young Kiwis expect – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-12-03The asset sales conducted by Richard Prebble were part of a controversial period.
Danyl McLauchlan: Can NZ really have a ‘mature’ conversation on asset sales?New Zealand· 2025-11-24
Richard Prebble is mentioned as a Labour politician who critiqued Bolger's approach to governance.
Remembering Jim Bolger, the King Country farmer who won over a nationNew Zealand· 2025-10-23
Richard Prebble discusses the implications of prison as default housing and healthcare.
Prison as default housing and healthcare is justice denied – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
Richard Prebble is probably right that the best way for Chris Hipkins to become Prime Minister again is to do nothing.
Reserve Bank and polls give Luxon a reprieve - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-08-21Richard Prebble discusses Labour's strategy in the context of the economy's performance.
Labour’s silence as the economy falters is a strategy for winning, not governing – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-08-20
Richard Prebble discusses the failures of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) in New Zealand.
NCEA’s demise is a lesson in failed educational policy – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-08-13
Richard Prebble is referenced in the title of the article discussing tariffs.
US tariffs: Why Christopher Luxon couldn’t lower US tariffs on New Zealand goods – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-08-06
Prebble detailed how Milei has improved Argentina's economy.
Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation looms – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-07-31
Richard Prebble agrees with John Key on the need for interest rate cuts.
John Key is right that New Zealand needs to cut interest rates but we need more than that too - Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-07-23
Richard Prebble discusses the fiscal ambitions of the Greens in relation to historical borrowing practices.
How history warns against the Greens’ fiscal ambitions – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Richard Prebble discusses the coalition's strategy for the upcoming election.
Luxon needs to lead, not just manage, if he wants to win the next election – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Richard Prebble discusses the implications of Labour's support for Te Pāti Māori regarding parliamentary conduct.
Labour’s support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be a defining issue for the next election – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
Richard Prebble discusses the implications of ACC's sexual abuse liability and pay equity issues.
ACC’s sexual abuse liability at risk of becoming another pay equity fiscal cliff – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Richard Prebble is another founder of the Act party.
David Seymour on Te Tiriti, power & Act’s next move: His first major interview before becoming Deputy PMNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Richard Prebble argues that the Waitangi Tribunal should be disestablished.
Why the Waitangi Tribunal ‘should be disestablished’ - Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-05-14
Richard Prebble is a strong columnist on the right, offsetting left-wing columnists like Simon Wilson.
NZME boardroom battle: Editorial independence and the serious questions shareholders must consider - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Richard Prebble discusses the vulnerabilities of the New Zealand economy due to Trump's tariffs.
New Zealand economy vulnerable as Trump tariffs threaten global recession – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
Richard Prebble's membership in the Tribunal has been criticized as being overly political.
Christopher Luxon should vote down the Treaty Principles Bill in person - Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Richard Prebble argues that a four-year term for Parliament would be a recipe for chaos.
A four-year term for Parliament would be ‘recipe for chaos’ - Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
Richard Prebble commented on the school lunch programme in his Herald column.
Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters take very different styles to world stage – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Richard Prebble discusses the issues surrounding the free school lunch programme in New Zealand.
How I would fix the free school lunch programme: Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Richard Prebble resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal, which he described as a political stunt.
Richard Prebble’s Waitangi Tribunal exit a ‘political stunt’, says Willie JacksonNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Richard Prebble resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal after a short tenure.
Phil Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Donald Trump comments - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Richard Prebble is the Act leader whose controversial appointment to the Waitangi Tribunal caused a stir.
‘Pretty disruptive’: Inside the delays and power plays behind the controversial Waitangi Tribunal appointmentsNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
