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National Party releases Getting Back to Farming policy which would cut regulations and welcome more foreign workers
19th Apr 23, 1:33pm
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National Party releases Getting Back to Farming policy which would cut regulations and welcome more foreign workers
The Prime Minister is gaslighting us on the Stuart Nash scandal
New Zealand’s childcare is among the most expensive in the world. But tax rebates are not the answer
10th Mar 23, 10:24am
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New Zealand’s childcare is among the most expensive in the world. But tax rebates are not the answer
Chris Hipkins helps Labour take the lead in Taxpayer Union political poll for the first time in 12 months
9th Mar 23, 3:43pm
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Chris Hipkins helps Labour take the lead in Taxpayer Union political poll for the first time in 12 months
Against the backdrop of a possible Commerce Commission probe into banking competition, Gareth Vaughan looks at how the actions & inactions of NZ authorities have helped maintain the dominance of the big four banks
8th Mar 23, 11:59am
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Against the backdrop of a possible Commerce Commission probe into banking competition, Gareth Vaughan looks at how the actions & inactions of NZ authorities have helped maintain the dominance of the big four banks
For Chris Hipkins and Labour, the state highway to October has been rendered impassable by inaction and political slash. Christopher Luxon and National, meanwhile, have discovered an unsealed road without slips and fallen trees
27th Feb 23, 9:32am
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For Chris Hipkins and Labour, the state highway to October has been rendered impassable by inaction and political slash. Christopher Luxon and National, meanwhile, have discovered an unsealed road without slips and fallen trees
Doug Fairgray on the Labour-National push to enable greater housing density across our five biggest cities
26th Feb 23, 6:00am
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Doug Fairgray on the Labour-National push to enable greater housing density across our five biggest cities
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'People who took out high leveraged loans in the 2020-21 period will be facing very high interest servicing costs'; RBNZ says gap between mortgage and deposit interest rates 'more extreme over recent times'
23rd Feb 23, 9:37am
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'People who took out high leveraged loans in the 2020-21 period will be facing very high interest servicing costs'; RBNZ says gap between mortgage and deposit interest rates 'more extreme over recent times'
Auckland’s Mayor, Wayne Brown, has apologised for his flood-related failings. Will his critics have the decency to do the same? asks Chris Trotter
6th Feb 23, 8:00am
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Auckland’s Mayor, Wayne Brown, has apologised for his flood-related failings. Will his critics have the decency to do the same? asks Chris Trotter
Change from Ardern to Hipkins bounces Labour polling support back above National after less than a week in charge
31st Jan 23, 12:41pm
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Change from Ardern to Hipkins bounces Labour polling support back above National after less than a week in charge
Chris Trotter notes that the power and indifference of the natural world was terrifyingly reiterated in Auckland's extreme weather weekend. All we can do is adapt as fast as we can. Is the NZ state up to a challenge of this magnitude?
30th Jan 23, 9:00am
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Chris Trotter notes that the power and indifference of the natural world was terrifyingly reiterated in Auckland's extreme weather weekend. All we can do is adapt as fast as we can. Is the NZ state up to a challenge of this magnitude?
David Hargreaves tries to make sense of a very quick beginning to the year, which means we are unlikely to be able to draw breath until the October election is over. Expect drama
24th Jan 23, 11:05am
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David Hargreaves tries to make sense of a very quick beginning to the year, which means we are unlikely to be able to draw breath until the October election is over. Expect drama
Chris Trotter says if 'Chippy' is able to steer Labour into less contentious and more bounteous electoral waters, then Jacinda Ardern’s sacrifice will not have been in vain
23rd Jan 23, 8:18am
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Chris Trotter says if 'Chippy' is able to steer Labour into less contentious and more bounteous electoral waters, then Jacinda Ardern’s sacrifice will not have been in vain
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National's finance spokesperson scalds Government after long-running NZIER business survey records the weakest result in its history; ASB economists say economy has 'run into a brick wall'; BNZ economists see 'stagflation on steroids'
17th Jan 23, 10:23am
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National's finance spokesperson scalds Government after long-running NZIER business survey records the weakest result in its history; ASB economists say economy has 'run into a brick wall'; BNZ economists see 'stagflation on steroids'
David Hargreaves has a quick check on the temperature of the economy with a recap of where we left off in 2022 as we now look towards what appears likely to be a very fast start to things financial in 2023
16th Jan 23, 11:43am
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David Hargreaves has a quick check on the temperature of the economy with a recap of where we left off in 2022 as we now look towards what appears likely to be a very fast start to things financial in 2023
A civilisation in which the law may be broken with impunity will not remain a civilisation very long – writes Chris Trotter
16th Jan 23, 8:47am
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A civilisation in which the law may be broken with impunity will not remain a civilisation very long – writes Chris Trotter
In the face of a Labour Government struggling to navigate a sea of troubles, National’s hopes of reclaiming the helm in 2023 are, justifiably, high
20th Dec 22, 9:35am
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In the face of a Labour Government struggling to navigate a sea of troubles, National’s hopes of reclaiming the helm in 2023 are, justifiably, high
Chris Trotter assesses the political landscape heading into the 2023 election year
18th Dec 22, 6:00am
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Chris Trotter assesses the political landscape heading into the 2023 election year
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Despite seasonal falls in fruit and vegetable prices, the annual rate of food price inflation increased to 10.7% in November; it's a crisis at the checkout, says National Party
13th Dec 22, 11:08am
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Despite seasonal falls in fruit and vegetable prices, the annual rate of food price inflation increased to 10.7% in November; it's a crisis at the checkout, says National Party
Academic says building supplies market study isn't bold enough to bring real competition
7th Dec 22, 7:55am
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Academic says building supplies market study isn't bold enough to bring real competition
Trust them, and New Zealanders will, almost always, make the right choice, writes Chris Trotter
5th Dec 22, 8:21am
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Trust them, and New Zealanders will, almost always, make the right choice, writes Chris Trotter
David Hargreaves continues to highlight some of the issues he’s looking out for in 2023 and says that while he hates elections, he concedes that next year's one will be crucial
4th Dec 22, 6:00am
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David Hargreaves continues to highlight some of the issues he’s looking out for in 2023 and says that while he hates elections, he concedes that next year's one will be crucial
David Hargreaves highlights some of the issues he's looking out for in 2023. There are a lot of them, so, this is going to be part I of a two-parter
2nd Dec 22, 10:40am
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David Hargreaves highlights some of the issues he's looking out for in 2023. There are a lot of them, so, this is going to be part I of a two-parter
Coalitions, kingmakers and a Rugby World Cup: The calculations already influencing next year’s NZ election
27th Nov 22, 6:00am
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Coalitions, kingmakers and a Rugby World Cup: The calculations already influencing next year’s NZ election
In spite of Labour’s back-down on 'Hate Speech', the debate looks set to rage on through election year, writes Chris Trotter
21st Nov 22, 8:18am
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In spite of Labour’s back-down on 'Hate Speech', the debate looks set to rage on through election year, writes Chris Trotter