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Budget 2023 will include over a billion dollars to rebuild roads, rail and schools
14th May 23, 11:17am
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Budget 2023 will include over a billion dollars to rebuild roads, rail and schools
Reserve Bank will be encouraged by the largest drop in inflation expectations since 2020
12th May 23, 4:11pm
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Reserve Bank will be encouraged by the largest drop in inflation expectations since 2020
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he will fund resilient infrastructure projects while cutting other spending
12th May 23, 9:35am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he will fund resilient infrastructure projects while cutting other spending
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Budget will focus on fiscal sustainability and delivering core services
11th May 23, 10:12am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Budget will focus on fiscal sustainability and delivering core services
James Shaw says he supports the right of citizens to challenge government decisions after being named in legal action
10th May 23, 3:38pm
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James Shaw says he supports the right of citizens to challenge government decisions after being named in legal action
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Christopher Luxon fends off friendly-fire from Act by shutting down possibility of forming a coalition with the Māori Party
10th May 23, 12:09pm
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Christopher Luxon fends off friendly-fire from Act by shutting down possibility of forming a coalition with the Māori Party
Commerce Minister Duncan Webb says bank profits are top of mind when considering the next market study, but no decision has been made yet
9th May 23, 5:52pm
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Commerce Minister Duncan Webb says bank profits are top of mind when considering the next market study, but no decision has been made yet
Minister of Finance Grant Robertson says tough decisions were made for Budget 2023 as Government revenue falls below expectations
9th May 23, 11:26am
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Minister of Finance Grant Robertson says tough decisions were made for Budget 2023 as Government revenue falls below expectations
Boston Consulting Group thinks the damage in Hawke's Bay could be worse and longer-lasting than Treasury had forecast
9th May 23, 10:00am
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Boston Consulting Group thinks the damage in Hawke's Bay could be worse and longer-lasting than Treasury had forecast
Defence Minister Andrew Little details pay rises for defence force personnel as greater demands are made on their resources
8th May 23, 4:47pm
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Defence Minister Andrew Little details pay rises for defence force personnel as greater demands are made on their resources
Monetary policymakers are hoping for a no-thrills budget that helps them dampen inflation
7th May 23, 6:00am
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Monetary policymakers are hoping for a no-thrills budget that helps them dampen inflation
Emissions Trading Scheme participants are waiting to see the outcome of a review into forestry’s role in the scheme which could impact prices
5th May 23, 3:12pm
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Emissions Trading Scheme participants are waiting to see the outcome of a review into forestry’s role in the scheme which could impact prices
The effect of the NZ-UK free trade agreement will be modest as the countries already have a fairly open trading relationship
5th May 23, 10:31am
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The effect of the NZ-UK free trade agreement will be modest as the countries already have a fairly open trading relationship
The Reserve Bank is easing its lending restrictions as it believes house prices are close to sustainable levels
4th May 23, 7:36am
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The Reserve Bank is easing its lending restrictions as it believes house prices are close to sustainable levels
The MP for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti may be automatically removed from her seat in Parliament
3rd May 23, 12:22pm
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The MP for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti may be automatically removed from her seat in Parliament
Reserve Bank says the high level of NZ bank profitability means they're well positioned to support customers in tougher times
3rd May 23, 11:06am
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Reserve Bank says the high level of NZ bank profitability means they're well positioned to support customers in tougher times
No mercy for Ford Ranger buyers as government pushes New Zealanders into electric and hybrid vehicles
3rd May 23, 10:08am
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No mercy for Ford Ranger buyers as government pushes New Zealanders into electric and hybrid vehicles
Most plugless hybrids and petrol cars to be dropped from government rebate scheme, while more utes face fees
2nd May 23, 5:00am
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Most plugless hybrids and petrol cars to be dropped from government rebate scheme, while more utes face fees
Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon will battle to be the most boring, while minor parties set the agenda in Election 2023
30th Apr 23, 5:00am
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Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon will battle to be the most boring, while minor parties set the agenda in Election 2023
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones thinks the RBNZ has made progress bringing the runaway economy back under control
28th Apr 23, 12:36pm
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BNZ chief economist Mike Jones thinks the RBNZ has made progress bringing the runaway economy back under control
The May Budget will not include any new taxes and will be focused on fiscal restraint, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says
27th Apr 23, 1:18pm
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The May Budget will not include any new taxes and will be focused on fiscal restraint, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says
Climate Change Commission calls for overhaul of emissions trading scheme to prevent excess forestry and incentivize gross emissions reductions
26th Apr 23, 5:39pm
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Climate Change Commission calls for overhaul of emissions trading scheme to prevent excess forestry and incentivize gross emissions reductions
Wealthiest New Zealanders pay 8.9% effective tax rate due to untaxed capital gains, IRD report finds
Revenue Minister David Parker says IRD survey showing wealthy kiwis pay significantly lower tax rate than middle-income families will enable future discussions on tax policy to be based on solid evidence
26th Apr 23, 12:29pm
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Revenue Minister David Parker says IRD survey showing wealthy kiwis pay significantly lower tax rate than middle-income families will enable future discussions on tax policy to be based on solid evidence
Reserve Bank deputy governor Christian Hawkesby says financial inclusion will be considered when overseeing incoming deposit takers legislation
21st Apr 23, 2:53pm
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Reserve Bank deputy governor Christian Hawkesby says financial inclusion will be considered when overseeing incoming deposit takers legislation
Economists disagree on whether the latest Consumers Price Index data is good news or not
21st Apr 23, 7:27am
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Economists disagree on whether the latest Consumers Price Index data is good news or not