Election 2017
Morgan Godfrey makes the case for taxes; why we need them, why we should pay them, and why Elizabeth Warren is right
25th May 17, 12:36pm
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Morgan Godfrey makes the case for taxes; why we need them, why we should pay them, and why Elizabeth Warren is right
Subdued house prices in the run up to the election are likely to lead to complacency when it comes to some much-needed tightening up measures
24th May 17, 1:33pm
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Subdued house prices in the run up to the election are likely to lead to complacency when it comes to some much-needed tightening up measures
Peter Dunne argues New Zealand needs to introduce a coherent royalties regime for water exports similar to oil & gas, and a clear national policy, with water export industry set to grow
24th May 17, 9:42am
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Peter Dunne argues New Zealand needs to introduce a coherent royalties regime for water exports similar to oil & gas, and a clear national policy, with water export industry set to grow
No reason to change migration settings for construction, English says; Defends inability to announce larger Auckland housing programme due to skills shortages; Labour defends KiwiBuild & migration policies
23rd May 17, 5:02am
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No reason to change migration settings for construction, English says; Defends inability to announce larger Auckland housing programme due to skills shortages; Labour defends KiwiBuild & migration policies
With Steven Joyce set to present his first Budget this week, Brian Fallow looks at some of the Finance Minister's options given the cyclical tailwind at his back and the looming election
22nd May 17, 7:34am
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With Steven Joyce set to present his first Budget this week, Brian Fallow looks at some of the Finance Minister's options given the cyclical tailwind at his back and the looming election
Alex Tarrant discusses the 18-month lag for the government's new Housing Affordability Measure; Stats NZ has data till end-2015, yet we have to wait until July/August for it; MBIE should put it out ASAP
22nd May 17, 5:02am
Alex Tarrant discusses the 18-month lag for the government's new Housing Affordability Measure; Stats NZ has data till end-2015, yet we have to wait until July/August for it; MBIE should put it out ASAP
We now have two govt Auckland housing affordability measures, and they don’t work very well together. Alex Tarrant says govt should put its HAM where its Auckland Housing Plan mouth is
21st May 17, 7:02am
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We now have two govt Auckland housing affordability measures, and they don’t work very well together. Alex Tarrant says govt should put its HAM where its Auckland Housing Plan mouth is
Gareth Morgan defends the TOP income tax policy's claim on capital will lead to "an avalanche of capital outflows". He sees a business sector boost instead benefiting shareholders
20th May 17, 2:31pm
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Gareth Morgan defends the TOP income tax policy's claim on capital will lead to "an avalanche of capital outflows". He sees a business sector boost instead benefiting shareholders
Andrew Little casts doubt on 2015 immigration change that awarded bonus points to immigrants who went to regions; Cites anecdotal evidence that many move to Auckland after a year
18th May 17, 11:03am
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Andrew Little casts doubt on 2015 immigration change that awarded bonus points to immigrants who went to regions; Cites anecdotal evidence that many move to Auckland after a year
Interest.co.nz talks to EY's David Snell about how US tax reforms could affect NZ (keep an eye on Australia's reaction), and why the NZ govt's multinational tax change proposals won't lead to a pot of gold
18th May 17, 8:02am
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Interest.co.nz talks to EY's David Snell about how US tax reforms could affect NZ (keep an eye on Australia's reaction), and why the NZ govt's multinational tax change proposals won't lead to a pot of gold
Amy Adams defends National’s Auckland housing policy as critics say numbers fall far short of city’s shortage and question infrastructure capacity to handle population growth
17th May 17, 5:02am
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Amy Adams defends National’s Auckland housing policy as critics say numbers fall far short of city’s shortage and question infrastructure capacity to handle population growth
National to build 34,000 houses in Auckland over next decade on land currently with 8,300 state homes on it; 60% to be sold off into the market
16th May 17, 12:57pm
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National to build 34,000 houses in Auckland over next decade on land currently with 8,300 state homes on it; 60% to be sold off into the market
National to reveal next step of govt-led house building plan in Auckland Tuesday; PM English notes scope for scale on Crown land, says govt won't need to keep them all
15th May 17, 5:20pm
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National to reveal next step of govt-led house building plan in Auckland Tuesday; PM English notes scope for scale on Crown land, says govt won't need to keep them all
Andrew Little defends Labour's negative gearing policy against criticisms rents will rise and house building fall; Says aim is to stabilise market
15th May 17, 12:21pm
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Andrew Little defends Labour's negative gearing policy against criticisms rents will rise and house building fall; Says aim is to stabilise market
A Labour-led government would phase out negative gearing for property investment over five years, Andrew Little says; Savings to subsidise insulation scheme
14th May 17, 2:43pm
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A Labour-led government would phase out negative gearing for property investment over five years, Andrew Little says; Savings to subsidise insulation scheme
MPs' property ownership has affected policy making, Greens and ACT claim; Shaw and Seymour agree on supply, clash on capital gains tax solutions
10th May 17, 10:49am
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MPs' property ownership has affected policy making, Greens and ACT claim; Shaw and Seymour agree on supply, clash on capital gains tax solutions
New Zealand's MPs have interests in 350 properties between them - three each (2.5 if you cut out Maori land blocks); National MPs register the largest investment holdings
9th May 17, 5:31pm
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New Zealand's MPs have interests in 350 properties between them - three each (2.5 if you cut out Maori land blocks); National MPs register the largest investment holdings
Where have all the tax-free thresholds and UBIs gone? Our politicians are quite right to be concerned that living costs are rising more for those on lower incomes; But how do we improve living standards? Reducing costs is tough so let's look at incomes
7th May 17, 7:17am
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Where have all the tax-free thresholds and UBIs gone? Our politicians are quite right to be concerned that living costs are rising more for those on lower incomes; But how do we improve living standards? Reducing costs is tough so let's look at incomes
Brian Fallow takes a look at the US tax reform process and assesses what it might mean for the OECD's base erosion and profit-shifting project and New Zealand in particular
6th May 17, 6:02am
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Brian Fallow takes a look at the US tax reform process and assesses what it might mean for the OECD's base erosion and profit-shifting project and New Zealand in particular
Labour, National target Hamilton with KiwiBuild vs social housing announcements
5th May 17, 11:47am
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Labour, National target Hamilton with KiwiBuild vs social housing announcements
Devon Funds Management's Paul Glass details the policies he'd like to see our politicians implement as we head towards the September 23 election
4th May 17, 3:06pm
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Devon Funds Management's Paul Glass details the policies he'd like to see our politicians implement as we head towards the September 23 election
Gareth Morgan on why we should vote for The Opportunities Party when he wants to get his policies implemented but doesn't want to join the parliamentary 'zoo'
4th May 17, 10:32am
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Gareth Morgan on why we should vote for The Opportunities Party when he wants to get his policies implemented but doesn't want to join the parliamentary 'zoo'
The case of truck drivers highlights how confusing NZ's work visa and immigration settings can be; It also shows the shortage might be working in encouraging the industry to figure out how to attract more locals
3rd May 17, 3:04pm
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The case of truck drivers highlights how confusing NZ's work visa and immigration settings can be; It also shows the shortage might be working in encouraging the industry to figure out how to attract more locals
Winston Peters hits back at criticisms of NZ First's immigration stance, says immigration debate is about race and ethnicity; Attacks govt for using up economic national capital built up by previous generations
3rd May 17, 9:59am
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Winston Peters hits back at criticisms of NZ First's immigration stance, says immigration debate is about race and ethnicity; Attacks govt for using up economic national capital built up by previous generations
Govt-led house building focus to be nationwide, greatest pressures are in Auckland, PM English says as Cabinet puts final touches on Budget
1st May 17, 6:08pm
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Govt-led house building focus to be nationwide, greatest pressures are in Auckland, PM English says as Cabinet puts final touches on Budget