Election 2017
Research by Valocity shows the housing market was more restrained in the lead up to the last election but bounced back immediately afterwards
8th Feb 17, 2:55pm
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Research by Valocity shows the housing market was more restrained in the lead up to the last election but bounced back immediately afterwards
Finance Minister says he wants full 'cost benefit analysis' and public consultation before considering introduction of debt-to-income ratios for house buying; DTIs now very unlikely before election
8th Feb 17, 1:09pm
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Finance Minister says he wants full 'cost benefit analysis' and public consultation before considering introduction of debt-to-income ratios for house buying; DTIs now very unlikely before election
Housing a key focus for National-led govt this year, PM English says; Targets KiwiSaver fees, overseas investment & trade
7th Feb 17, 2:15pm
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Housing a key focus for National-led govt this year, PM English says; Targets KiwiSaver fees, overseas investment & trade
Bill English's year-opening salvo suggests the Government's looking to keep its powder dry on the long run to the election
2nd Feb 17, 3:05pm
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Bill English's year-opening salvo suggests the Government's looking to keep its powder dry on the long run to the election
Govt to spend $500m on 10% Police expansion, PM announces; Talks trade deals, global economy in State of Nation speech
2nd Feb 17, 1:16pm
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Govt to spend $500m on 10% Police expansion, PM announces; Talks trade deals, global economy in State of Nation speech
September 23 named as election date; Prime Minister says National would again work with Act, United Future and Maori Party; would talk to Winston, but NZ First 'an unlikely partner'
1st Feb 17, 2:38pm
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September 23 named as election date; Prime Minister says National would again work with Act, United Future and Maori Party; would talk to Winston, but NZ First 'an unlikely partner'
Labour Party leader Andrew Little pledges better housing, better health and better schools under a Labour-Greens government
29th Jan 17, 2:41pm
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Labour Party leader Andrew Little pledges better housing, better health and better schools under a Labour-Greens government
United Future leader Peter Dunne 'congratulates' the new American President - and draws some parallels to New Zealand and the upcoming election
25th Jan 17, 9:11am
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United Future leader Peter Dunne 'congratulates' the new American President - and draws some parallels to New Zealand and the upcoming election
ACT Leader David Seymour says urban planning laws must change for housing affordability to be improved, advocates sharing central government revenue with councils
23rd Jan 17, 2:01pm
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ACT Leader David Seymour says urban planning laws must change for housing affordability to be improved, advocates sharing central government revenue with councils
Mt Albert by-election reveals extent to which Labour and the Greens see eye-to-eye, as they set their sights on National
22nd Jan 17, 7:02am
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Mt Albert by-election reveals extent to which Labour and the Greens see eye-to-eye, as they set their sights on National
Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party says we must protect and enhance our natural environment both because we love it, and because it makes good business sense
20th Jan 17, 11:27am
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Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party says we must protect and enhance our natural environment both because we love it, and because it makes good business sense
Maciej Kisilowski shows how disruption came to politics through an illiberal coalition of the working class and social reactionaries, in some places more viable than the social progressives
15th Jan 17, 7:44am
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Maciej Kisilowski shows how disruption came to politics through an illiberal coalition of the working class and social reactionaries, in some places more viable than the social progressives
The 2016 Interesties featuring John Key, Donald Trump, Graeme Wheeler, 'maniping,' Metiria Turei, Tony Alexander, Nathan Penny, Nelson's stock exchange, Andrew Little, Chloe Swarbrick, David Hisco, bad hair & a dictator
23rd Dec 16, 5:02am
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The 2016 Interesties featuring John Key, Donald Trump, Graeme Wheeler, 'maniping,' Metiria Turei, Tony Alexander, Nathan Penny, Nelson's stock exchange, Andrew Little, Chloe Swarbrick, David Hisco, bad hair & a dictator
English names his first Cabinet; Bridges and Adams promoted; No successors yet to McCully and Parata in Foreign Affairs and Education as they will stay until May 1; Goldsmith and Upston promoted to Cabinet
18th Dec 16, 3:27pm
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English names his first Cabinet; Bridges and Adams promoted; No successors yet to McCully and Parata in Foreign Affairs and Education as they will stay until May 1; Goldsmith and Upston promoted to Cabinet
Here are the big three numbers that dominated the surprises in the political economy of 2016, and the questions they raise for 2017
18th Dec 16, 5:02am
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Here are the big three numbers that dominated the surprises in the political economy of 2016, and the questions they raise for 2017
New PM to name Cabinet on Sunday with swearing in planned for Tuesday; Sam Lotu-liga says will step down at next election; Ministers seen in play include McCully, Parata and Smith; MBIE up for grabs
13th Dec 16, 4:22pm
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New PM to name Cabinet on Sunday with swearing in planned for Tuesday; Sam Lotu-liga says will step down at next election; Ministers seen in play include McCully, Parata and Smith; MBIE up for grabs
New PM Bill English talks up infrastructure, housing and ensuring benefits of growth widely shared in first news conference after being elected National leader; sworn in as PM with Paula Bennett deputy
12th Dec 16, 2:11pm
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New PM Bill English talks up infrastructure, housing and ensuring benefits of growth widely shared in first news conference after being elected National leader; sworn in as PM with Paula Bennett deputy
Growing number of National MPs publicly declaring support for Bill English as PM; outcome of Monday vote may be fait accompli later today; Paula Bennett seen most likely choice as deputy; Collins focused on back-benchers
8th Dec 16, 12:10pm
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Growing number of National MPs publicly declaring support for Bill English as PM; outcome of Monday vote may be fait accompli later today; Paula Bennett seen most likely choice as deputy; Collins focused on back-benchers
English and Coleman to contest bid for National Party leadership in Caucus vote next Monday; English's hopes for quick and cohesive leadership change dashed; Coleman wants 'generational change'; English says NZ Super options open
6th Dec 16, 11:29am
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English and Coleman to contest bid for National Party leadership in Caucus vote next Monday; English's hopes for quick and cohesive leadership change dashed; Coleman wants 'generational change'; English says NZ Super options open
Regardless of what John Key says, his resignation has just opened next year's election race right up
5th Dec 16, 2:20pm
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Regardless of what John Key says, his resignation has just opened next year's election race right up
Prime Minister John Key steps down
High profile economist Gareth Morgan launching 'The Opportunities Party', says it's a rebellion against the politics of mediocrity & against the inertia of the established parties
4th Nov 16, 9:36am
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High profile economist Gareth Morgan launching 'The Opportunities Party', says it's a rebellion against the politics of mediocrity & against the inertia of the established parties
English says NZ$1 bln capital cost and NZ$1.5 bln of operating costs for extra 1,800 prison beds reduces room for tax cuts; English, Key say no need for population policy and migration good for economy
18th Oct 16, 3:05pm
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English says NZ$1 bln capital cost and NZ$1.5 bln of operating costs for extra 1,800 prison beds reduces room for tax cuts; English, Key say no need for population policy and migration good for economy
Andrew Little announces second tranche of Labour's Housing policy; plans to build add net extra 1,000 state houses each year; return housing assessment to Housing NZ from WINZ; Housing would stop paying dividends; use funds to build houses instead
9th Jul 16, 12:19pm
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Andrew Little announces second tranche of Labour's Housing policy; plans to build add net extra 1,000 state houses each year; return housing assessment to Housing NZ from WINZ; Housing would stop paying dividends; use funds to build houses instead
Labour and Green parties sign first ever Memorandum of Understanding to work together to change Government
31st May 16, 4:22pm
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Labour and Green parties sign first ever Memorandum of Understanding to work together to change Government