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Govt to announce commercial property sector support this week; Banks nearly ready to write taxpayer-backed business loans; Treasury says 'bespoke' support for big business could involve debt, equity or regulatory relief
1st Apr 20, 2:54pm
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Govt to announce commercial property sector support this week; Banks nearly ready to write taxpayer-backed business loans; Treasury says 'bespoke' support for big business could involve debt, equity or regulatory relief
RBNZ loosens rules so banks can give coronavirus-affected mortgage holders a 6-month payment holiday; Govt stumps up $6.25 billion to guarantee business loans
24th Mar 20, 3:43pm
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RBNZ loosens rules so banks can give coronavirus-affected mortgage holders a 6-month payment holiday; Govt stumps up $6.25 billion to guarantee business loans
First phase of Govt's Covid-19 support package worth 4% of GDP; Includes wage subsidies, benefit increases and depreciation deductions for commercial and industrial buildings
17th Mar 20, 2:00pm
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First phase of Govt's Covid-19 support package worth 4% of GDP; Includes wage subsidies, benefit increases and depreciation deductions for commercial and industrial buildings
Stringent Covid-19 restrictions announced: Everyone entering NZ ordered to self-isolate for 14 days; cruise ships banned from entering NZ until June 30
14th Mar 20, 5:45pm
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Stringent Covid-19 restrictions announced: Everyone entering NZ ordered to self-isolate for 14 days; cruise ships banned from entering NZ until June 30
Survey suggests 18% of New Zealanders may have changed travel plans due to coronavirus and 69% are worried it will hit the economy over the next 6 to 12 months
13th Mar 20, 12:50pm
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Survey suggests 18% of New Zealanders may have changed travel plans due to coronavirus and 69% are worried it will hit the economy over the next 6 to 12 months
Simon Bridges isn't planning to follow in John Key's footsteps by hiking GST and cutting the corporate tax rate, but remains open-minded as circumstances change
11th Mar 20, 1:24pm
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Simon Bridges isn't planning to follow in John Key's footsteps by hiking GST and cutting the corporate tax rate, but remains open-minded as circumstances change
Government develops wage subsidy scheme, extends travel ban, unveils new powers to quarantine ships and planes, and rules out cancelling minimum wage hikes
9th Mar 20, 6:22pm
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Government develops wage subsidy scheme, extends travel ban, unveils new powers to quarantine ships and planes, and rules out cancelling minimum wage hikes
National commits to creating a 'Regulatory Reduction Minister' portfolio to manage two-for-one regulation reduction policy
9th Mar 20, 10:29am
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National commits to creating a 'Regulatory Reduction Minister' portfolio to manage two-for-one regulation reduction policy
Finance Minister Grant Robertson expects coronavirus to hit NZ harder than previously thought, but still prefers 'sector-specific, region-specific' government interventions to tax cuts and helicopter money
3rd Mar 20, 10:01pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson expects coronavirus to hit NZ harder than previously thought, but still prefers 'sector-specific, region-specific' government interventions to tax cuts and helicopter money
Govt promises law change this year to make wholesale fuel prices more transparent, supplier/distributor contracts fairer, and retail premium petrol prices clearer
27th Feb 20, 11:06am
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Govt promises law change this year to make wholesale fuel prices more transparent, supplier/distributor contracts fairer, and retail premium petrol prices clearer
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi gives slow-moving banks a timeline to set up systems to better enable data sharing aimed at creating more competition
20th Dec 19, 1:39pm
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi gives slow-moving banks a timeline to set up systems to better enable data sharing aimed at creating more competition
Bruce Sheppard delves into the challenges of establishing what your personal purpose is and the shared purpose of businesses or families
19th Dec 19, 11:05am
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Bruce Sheppard delves into the challenges of establishing what your personal purpose is and the shared purpose of businesses or families
From Middle Earth to outer space, New Zealand business has covered a lot of ground in the last 10 years. The Spinoff's Business Editor Maria Slade looks back
17th Dec 19, 2:31pm
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From Middle Earth to outer space, New Zealand business has covered a lot of ground in the last 10 years. The Spinoff's Business Editor Maria Slade looks back
Government to get greater powers to decline foreign investment bids that don't meet a new 'national interest' test, and bids involving strategic assets that wouldn't otherwise need Overseas Investment Office consent
19th Nov 19, 12:48pm
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Government to get greater powers to decline foreign investment bids that don't meet a new 'national interest' test, and bids involving strategic assets that wouldn't otherwise need Overseas Investment Office consent
Former NZX Smartshares manager launches investment funds that undercut his former employer on price and provide yet another way for investors to access the NZX
24th Aug 19, 10:02am
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Former NZX Smartshares manager launches investment funds that undercut his former employer on price and provide yet another way for investors to access the NZX
Kiwibank cites banking fee reductions, bill paying services returning to NZ Post, and lower insurance income as its annual profit drops by $7 million
23rd Aug 19, 10:09am
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Kiwibank cites banking fee reductions, bill paying services returning to NZ Post, and lower insurance income as its annual profit drops by $7 million
Patrick Watson argues the US is overdue a recession and President Trump's trade war could make a recession happen sooner, last longer, and cause more pain than it otherwise would
5th Jun 19, 11:56am
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Patrick Watson argues the US is overdue a recession and President Trump's trade war could make a recession happen sooner, last longer, and cause more pain than it otherwise would
Our compilation of some of the key comments made in response to the 2019 Budget
30th May 19, 4:33pm
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Our compilation of some of the key comments made in response to the 2019 Budget
Terry Baucher says the first Wellbeing Budget has a lot of interesting initiatives but nothing stimulating from a tax perspective. But there’s always next year, an election year
30th May 19, 2:23pm
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Terry Baucher says the first Wellbeing Budget has a lot of interesting initiatives but nothing stimulating from a tax perspective. But there’s always next year, an election year
Stephen Forbes takes a look at what the Government has achieved and where it's heading after 18 months in office
9th May 19, 10:29am
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Stephen Forbes takes a look at what the Government has achieved and where it's heading after 18 months in office
The Waikato region's future growth will need to overcome challenges to its two core industries. But opportunities will also come from its 'golden triangle' advantages
8th May 19, 12:00pm
The Waikato region's future growth will need to overcome challenges to its two core industries. But opportunities will also come from its 'golden triangle' advantages
Trade Minister David Parker pays lip service to China's 'broader, cleaner, greener' Belt and Road Initiative
7th May 19, 7:20am
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Trade Minister David Parker pays lip service to China's 'broader, cleaner, greener' Belt and Road Initiative
New Zealand's gateway city is key to the country's food and beverage industries and advanced manufacturing sector, and home to many cutting-edge subsectors, all with ample opportunities
6th May 19, 10:40am
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New Zealand's gateway city is key to the country's food and beverage industries and advanced manufacturing sector, and home to many cutting-edge subsectors, all with ample opportunities
Deloitte Access Economics delves into the role regions should play in supporting the overall economic success of New Zealand, and how our regions can build their pathways to prosperity
4th May 19, 9:15am
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Deloitte Access Economics delves into the role regions should play in supporting the overall economic success of New Zealand, and how our regions can build their pathways to prosperity
The importance of regional economic growth in driving overall national growth cannot be over-emphasised. It is essential that all regional economies within New Zealand continue to thrive
3rd May 19, 11:19am
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The importance of regional economic growth in driving overall national growth cannot be over-emphasised. It is essential that all regional economies within New Zealand continue to thrive