Election 2017
UnitedFuture's Peter Dunne interested in allowing first 10 years of student loan repayments to be channelled to KiwiSaver first home deposit scheme, writing off that portion of a student loan
6th Jul 17, 9:20am
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UnitedFuture's Peter Dunne interested in allowing first 10 years of student loan repayments to be channelled to KiwiSaver first home deposit scheme, writing off that portion of a student loan
Brian Fallow talks to The Opportunities Party's leader Gareth Morgan about his policies and where his votes might come from
5th Jul 17, 2:06pm
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Brian Fallow talks to The Opportunities Party's leader Gareth Morgan about his policies and where his votes might come from
Green Party says would prioritise light rail from Auckland CBD to airport for 2021; Would look to partially fund it through land value capture
5th Jul 17, 11:13am
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Green Party says would prioritise light rail from Auckland CBD to airport for 2021; Would look to partially fund it through land value capture
Affordable housing front-and-centre in Parliament Tuesday: Amy Adams announces building programme in (marginal) Hutt Valley; English says Nick Smith and his team are doing a great job
5th Jul 17, 5:02am
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Affordable housing front-and-centre in Parliament Tuesday: Amy Adams announces building programme in (marginal) Hutt Valley; English says Nick Smith and his team are doing a great job
A Labour-Greens-NZ First coalition would be a 'very good government' for NZ, Andrew Little says; Attacks Maori Party, says he would rather have NZ First in the fold over them if choice was there
4th Jul 17, 11:57am
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A Labour-Greens-NZ First coalition would be a 'very good government' for NZ, Andrew Little says; Attacks Maori Party, says he would rather have NZ First in the fold over them if choice was there
Maori Party ready to put aside ‘old-school’ animosity towards Labour as it eyes alternative Kingmaker role; Alex Tarrant speaks to Marama Fox about coalitions, Labour’s treatment of its Maori MPs, policy lines & Grandad Winston
4th Jul 17, 6:08am
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Maori Party ready to put aside ‘old-school’ animosity towards Labour as it eyes alternative Kingmaker role; Alex Tarrant speaks to Marama Fox about coalitions, Labour’s treatment of its Maori MPs, policy lines & Grandad Winston
While they align with the ideals of the Labour-Greens, Gareth Morgan’s tax proposals go further than any party in Parliament would dare to propose
3rd Jul 17, 4:16pm
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While they align with the ideals of the Labour-Greens, Gareth Morgan’s tax proposals go further than any party in Parliament would dare to propose
Roger J Kerr says the 'risk/reward equation' suggests profit-taking from speculators will send the New Zealand dollar lower over coming weeks and months
3rd Jul 17, 9:28am
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Roger J Kerr says the 'risk/reward equation' suggests profit-taking from speculators will send the New Zealand dollar lower over coming weeks and months
Former Labour Cabinet Minister Shane Jones to stand for New Zealand First in Whangarei; Winston Peters says Jones has full caucus backing
30th Jun 17, 1:40pm
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Former Labour Cabinet Minister Shane Jones to stand for New Zealand First in Whangarei; Winston Peters says Jones has full caucus backing
Labour promises minimum wage boost, aims to link it to two-thirds of average wage; Reveals employment relations proposals; Little says working people’s slice of the economy has shrunk under National
29th Jun 17, 12:55pm
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Labour promises minimum wage boost, aims to link it to two-thirds of average wage; Reveals employment relations proposals; Little says working people’s slice of the economy has shrunk under National
Tax cuts. Good, because the individual knows better? Or bad, because it means less available for central government services for all?
28th Jun 17, 12:48pm
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Tax cuts. Good, because the individual knows better? Or bad, because it means less available for central government services for all?
Nick Smith blames Labour for Auckland's housing problems, says National introduced most generous FHB scheme in a generation; English skips around Barclay Affair & ACT defends our freedom to eat a medium-rare burger
28th Jun 17, 8:30am
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Nick Smith blames Labour for Auckland's housing problems, says National introduced most generous FHB scheme in a generation; English skips around Barclay Affair & ACT defends our freedom to eat a medium-rare burger
Andrew Little says he's happy when Winston Peters agrees with Labour policy (tourist GST for the regions); Not so keen on those more costly ideas, though (multi-billion student debt write-off)
27th Jun 17, 12:50pm
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Andrew Little says he's happy when Winston Peters agrees with Labour policy (tourist GST for the regions); Not so keen on those more costly ideas, though (multi-billion student debt write-off)
Police re-open investigation into National MP Todd Barclay; Development could allow English to shut up shop on discussing the matter; All eyes on how it will affect National's polling
27th Jun 17, 12:38pm
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Police re-open investigation into National MP Todd Barclay; Development could allow English to shut up shop on discussing the matter; All eyes on how it will affect National's polling
This election more than any others in recent memory looks set to have a huge impact on the direction of the housing market - and prices - next year and possibly beyond
27th Jun 17, 9:46am
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This election more than any others in recent memory looks set to have a huge impact on the direction of the housing market - and prices - next year and possibly beyond
English dangles tax cuts in front of party faithful while trying to work through Barclay Affair deflection play-book; Winston Peters targets regional economic development
26th Jun 17, 12:17pm
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English dangles tax cuts in front of party faithful while trying to work through Barclay Affair deflection play-book; Winston Peters targets regional economic development
Forty-six: the key polling number for National and its current partners; Forty-three: the key number for Winston; Will the Barclay Affair permanently affect National's buffer? Can campaign chair Joyce come to the rescue? And watch for Hone
24th Jun 17, 7:08am
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Forty-six: the key polling number for National and its current partners; Forty-three: the key number for Winston; Will the Barclay Affair permanently affect National's buffer? Can campaign chair Joyce come to the rescue? And watch for Hone
Latest Roy Morgan poll sees National's lead rise following the Budget, with 61% saying NZ 'heading in the right direction'
23rd Jun 17, 12:27pm
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Latest Roy Morgan poll sees National's lead rise following the Budget, with 61% saying NZ 'heading in the right direction'
The Barclay Affair and Labour's international student migrant sweat-shops: The week isn't even over and Winston Peters already has maximum points. No one else is even on the winners' podium
22nd Jun 17, 1:13pm
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The Barclay Affair and Labour's international student migrant sweat-shops: The week isn't even over and Winston Peters already has maximum points. No one else is even on the winners' podium
David Hargreaves wonders, given the national obsession for housing, whether there could be better 'official' information available on market trends
22nd Jun 17, 8:04am
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David Hargreaves wonders, given the national obsession for housing, whether there could be better 'official' information available on market trends
We have tracked Labour's housing policies over the last two elections; they haven't changed as much as you'd think
21st Jun 17, 11:28am
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We have tracked Labour's housing policies over the last two elections; they haven't changed as much as you'd think
Labour leader Andrew Little confident regional skills visa will keep migrants in specific regions, won't be abused; Not aiming to cut permanent residency targets
21st Jun 17, 5:02am
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Labour leader Andrew Little confident regional skills visa will keep migrants in specific regions, won't be abused; Not aiming to cut permanent residency targets
Brian Fallow looks at what exactly is the issue with immigration that's making it an election year issue, and finds three areas of concern
19th Jun 17, 10:34am
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Brian Fallow looks at what exactly is the issue with immigration that's making it an election year issue, and finds three areas of concern
Alex Tarrant says we must cut the cost of supplying houses. And that must feed through to lower house prices. It's simple economics, but not simple politics
18th Jun 17, 8:37am
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Alex Tarrant says we must cut the cost of supplying houses. And that must feed through to lower house prices. It's simple economics, but not simple politics
Gareth Vaughan suggests that whoever is in government after the September 23 election, the RBNZ's unlikely to get a DTI tool and largely has itself to blame
14th Jun 17, 5:02am
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Gareth Vaughan suggests that whoever is in government after the September 23 election, the RBNZ's unlikely to get a DTI tool and largely has itself to blame