At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.
Real signs of life this week. Apples and pears crash through a billion dollars, red meat had big gains outside China, Westpac are forecasting more growth later this year, and real estate is showing signs of turning around. And JB Hi-Fi's profit is through the roof.
It's not a panacea but it's a good, solid, tangible start that has been begging to be triggered.
Donald Trump: 8/10
Yes, there is carnage and mayhem and fury and noise but, on balance, it's spectacular watching. And talk about getting stuff done.
Stupidest debate of the week. Councils are already snowed under with work, cost, and incompetence. They can't take on a ministry, without a leg to stand on legally, and waste everyone's time huffing and puffing.
McDonald's in Wanaka: 2/10
Second stupidest debate of the week. We either want jobs and growth and tax paid, or we don’t.
The Super Bowl: 8/10
A record audience after a record season. That is how you run a sport.
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