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Dan is interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
Dan Brunskill
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RBNZ seeks feedback on managing climate risks in the financial sector
Megan Woods and David Parker will take over Stuart Nash's ministerial roles after the Napier MP's dismissal
29th Mar 23, 10:32am
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Megan Woods and David Parker will take over Stuart Nash's ministerial roles after the Napier MP's dismissal
Could the banking crisis ‘morph into something more sinister’ for the New Zealand dollar?
28th Mar 23, 12:41pm
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Could the banking crisis ‘morph into something more sinister’ for the New Zealand dollar?
Reserve Bank expected to keep its inflation fight going despite weaker than expected GDP, cyclone impact & global banking ructions
27th Mar 23, 3:15pm
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Reserve Bank expected to keep its inflation fight going despite weaker than expected GDP, cyclone impact & global banking ructions
Loose monetary policy helped households ignore a loss of real income during the pandemic - higher interest rates are a reality check
26th Mar 23, 6:00am
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Loose monetary policy helped households ignore a loss of real income during the pandemic - higher interest rates are a reality check
Government review of the Emissions Trading Scheme will look for ways to incentivise more reductions and less carbon offsets
23rd Mar 23, 5:44pm
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Government review of the Emissions Trading Scheme will look for ways to incentivise more reductions and less carbon offsets
Inflation will be extended if Kiwi's can't accept they are worse off, Reserve Bank’s Chief Economist Paul Conway says
23rd Mar 23, 2:20pm
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Inflation will be extended if Kiwi's can't accept they are worse off, Reserve Bank’s Chief Economist Paul Conway says
IPCC report author Bronwyn Hayward says New Zealand cities can tackle transport and construction emissions themselves
21st Mar 23, 12:47pm
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IPCC report author Bronwyn Hayward says New Zealand cities can tackle transport and construction emissions themselves
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to China to reestablish face-to-face relationship with Beijing
20th Mar 23, 3:12pm
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Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to China to reestablish face-to-face relationship with Beijing
Salt Fund's Greg Fleming looks at how to invest in a bursting financial markets bubble
19th Mar 23, 6:00am
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Salt Fund's Greg Fleming looks at how to invest in a bursting financial markets bubble
Westpac economist suggests weak local economy and overseas banking turbulence mean RBNZ may end OCR hiking cycle in April
17th Mar 23, 2:57pm
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Westpac economist suggests weak local economy and overseas banking turbulence mean RBNZ may end OCR hiking cycle in April
New Zealand economy shrinks a more than expected 0.6% in December quarter
PM Hipkins’ policy bonfire gives off few emissions, but the failed carbon auction reveals bigger problem
16th Mar 23, 7:45am
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PM Hipkins’ policy bonfire gives off few emissions, but the failed carbon auction reveals bigger problem
New Zealand's current account deficit widest on record in 2022, but forecast to narrow as tourism returns
15th Mar 23, 12:29pm
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New Zealand's current account deficit widest on record in 2022, but forecast to narrow as tourism returns
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins cuts more policies to save $1 billion for cyclone recovery and cost of living crisis
13th Mar 23, 4:17pm
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins cuts more policies to save $1 billion for cyclone recovery and cost of living crisis
Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at poor productivity and wages with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan
13th Mar 23, 10:39am
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Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at poor productivity and wages with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan
Financial Markets Authority issues formal warning to Du Val group for misleading investors over why it suspended cash distributions
10th Mar 23, 11:13am
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Financial Markets Authority issues formal warning to Du Val group for misleading investors over why it suspended cash distributions
Chris Hipkins helps Labour take the lead in Taxpayer Union political poll for the first time in 12 months
9th Mar 23, 3:43pm
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Chris Hipkins helps Labour take the lead in Taxpayer Union political poll for the first time in 12 months