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Murray Sherwin

ACT's David Seymour says whether the Productivity Commission should be continued is 'an open question'
5th Sep 23, 4:49pm
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ACT's David Seymour says whether the Productivity Commission should be continued is 'an open question'
Productivity Commission’s proposal for a windfall gains tax on property owners who benefit from public infrastructure gets tick of approval from Auckland & Wellington mayors
4th Jul 19, 12:56pm
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Productivity Commission’s proposal for a windfall gains tax on property owners who benefit from public infrastructure gets tick of approval from Auckland & Wellington mayors
Chapman Tripp's Mark Reese​​​​​​​ and Ross Pennington suggest the RBNZ's proposals to increase the big four banks' capital requirements would benefit from an arbiter
16th May 19, 10:00am
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Chapman Tripp's Mark Reese​​​​​​​ and Ross Pennington suggest the RBNZ's proposals to increase the big four banks' capital requirements would benefit from an arbiter
The necessary detail of what the targets will be for agriculture GHG reductions are getting proper attention finally. Market price signals generally positive
5th Sep 18, 8:44am
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The necessary detail of what the targets will be for agriculture GHG reductions are getting proper attention finally. Market price signals generally positive
The Productivity Commission on what we need to do to ensure we have enough electricity to power those electric vehicles and clean industrial heaters as we move to a low-emissions economy
4th Sep 18, 1:53pm
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The Productivity Commission on what we need to do to ensure we have enough electricity to power those electric vehicles and clean industrial heaters as we move to a low-emissions economy
The red meat sector is changing fast, as fast as its trading environment. Allan Barber assesses whether they are keeping up with all the transitions going on around them
9th Aug 18, 3:38pm
The red meat sector is changing fast, as fast as its trading environment. Allan Barber assesses whether they are keeping up with all the transitions going on around them
Productivity Commission calls for drastic carbon price increases, the inclusion of agriculture in the ETS, huge land-use changes, and rebates for clean vehicle imports
27th Apr 18, 1:00am
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Productivity Commission calls for drastic carbon price increases, the inclusion of agriculture in the ETS, huge land-use changes, and rebates for clean vehicle imports
Land tax, council rates, land acquisition powers, value-capture tax & Auckland Council funding: Murray Sherwin chats to Alex Tarrant about improving NZ's urban planning framework
30th Mar 17, 12:02pm
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Land tax, council rates, land acquisition powers, value-capture tax & Auckland Council funding: Murray Sherwin chats to Alex Tarrant about improving NZ's urban planning framework
Auckland’s housing and infrastructure issues illustrate central failures of NZ’s urban planning system, Productivity Commission says
29th Mar 17, 8:02am
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Auckland’s housing and infrastructure issues illustrate central failures of NZ’s urban planning system, Productivity Commission says
NZ's urban planning framework requires substantial overhaul to avoid further harmful effects from spiraling house prices, infrastructure shortfalls and environmental costs, Productivity Commission says; 'Scrap the RMA'
29th Mar 17, 5:02am
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NZ's urban planning framework requires substantial overhaul to avoid further harmful effects from spiraling house prices, infrastructure shortfalls and environmental costs, Productivity Commission says; 'Scrap the RMA'
Productivity Commission seeks feedback on its 'plan-of-action' to investigate the best way to allocate land use in NZ
9th Dec 15, 5:02am
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Productivity Commission seeks feedback on its 'plan-of-action' to investigate the best way to allocate land use in NZ
English launches 'blue skies' Productivity Commission review into Resource Management, Local Government and Land Transport Management Acts to transform urban planning and tackle housing affordability
2nd Nov 15, 3:51pm
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English launches 'blue skies' Productivity Commission review into Resource Management, Local Government and Land Transport Management Acts to transform urban planning and tackle housing affordability
Bernard Hickey challenges ministers and councillors to adopt the Productivity Commission's recipe for closing the credibility gap between Auckland's future land supply for housing and demand for housing
25th Oct 15, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey challenges ministers and councillors to adopt the Productivity Commission's recipe for closing the credibility gap between Auckland's future land supply for housing and demand for housing
Finance Minister cautious on Productivity Commission's idea for Urban Development Authority with power to compulsorily buy land; open to congestion charging; against Govt paying rates
17th Jun 15, 3:58pm
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Finance Minister cautious on Productivity Commission's idea for Urban Development Authority with power to compulsorily buy land; open to congestion charging; against Govt paying rates
The Productivity Commission has made sweeping recommendations to free up land for affordable housing in draft report
17th Jun 15, 2:00pm
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The Productivity Commission has made sweeping recommendations to free up land for affordable housing in draft report
Westpac survey shows complacency among SMEs when it comes to using new technology to grow their businesses
22nd Apr 15, 2:06pm
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Westpac survey shows complacency among SMEs when it comes to using new technology to grow their businesses
The Productivity Commission seeks public input on making land available for housing
5th Nov 14, 5:00am
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The Productivity Commission seeks public input on making land available for housing
Productivity Commission to launch inquiry into how councils regulate land supply for housing
10th Sep 14, 9:28am
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Productivity Commission to launch inquiry into how councils regulate land supply for housing
Productivity Commission delivers final report recommending complete overhaul of New Zealand's legislative and regulatory systems
17th Jul 14, 2:09pm
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Productivity Commission delivers final report recommending complete overhaul of New Zealand's legislative and regulatory systems
Productivity Commission launches inquiry into improving delivery and value of public services, including social services in particular
26th Jun 14, 2:42pm
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Productivity Commission launches inquiry into improving delivery and value of public services, including social services in particular
Why the Productivity Commission recommends against an Australia-New Zealand monetary union; Would require political union
18th Sep 12, 8:04am
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Why the Productivity Commission recommends against an Australia-New Zealand monetary union; Would require political union
Treasury asks for ideas on what topics the Productivity Commission should investigate next
11th Sep 12, 10:43am
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Treasury asks for ideas on what topics the Productivity Commission should investigate next
Bernard Hickey suggests 6 ways to improve housing affordability, particularly in central Auckland and Christchurch where prices are rising 10-20% to record highs
16th Jul 12, 7:14pm
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Bernard Hickey suggests 6 ways to improve housing affordability, particularly in central Auckland and Christchurch where prices are rising 10-20% to record highs
Productivity Commission asks: Is variation in council regulation good or bad? Does it impose costs on businesses? What should change?
6th Jul 12, 1:54pm
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Productivity Commission asks: Is variation in council regulation good or bad? Does it impose costs on businesses? What should change?
Productivity Commission eyes fixes for govt rent subsidy that could cost taxpayers NZ$2.2 bln in 2016, almost twice what it costs now
12th Apr 12, 2:40pm
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Productivity Commission eyes fixes for govt rent subsidy that could cost taxpayers NZ$2.2 bln in 2016, almost twice what it costs now