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OECD pension report says 67 the new 65; Praises KiwiSaver's quick success, but NZ coverage still below countries with mandatory private schemes
12th Jun 12, 8:50am
OECD pension report says 67 the new 65; Praises KiwiSaver's quick success, but NZ coverage still below countries with mandatory private schemes
PM Key thinks Europe will "muddle-through" crisis; "Utterly convinced" about Merkel's resolve; Feeling better about NZ's position
11th Jun 12, 5:36pm
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PM Key thinks Europe will "muddle-through" crisis; "Utterly convinced" about Merkel's resolve; Feeling better about NZ's position
Super age policies: What the different political parties say about whether to raise the Super age, and if so, when
11th Jun 12, 2:12pm
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Super age policies: What the different political parties say about whether to raise the Super age, and if so, when
PM Key: Sense large Eurozone nations addressing structural problems, are very committed to euro, following talks with Germany's Merkel
11th Jun 12, 8:17am
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PM Key: Sense large Eurozone nations addressing structural problems, are very committed to euro, following talks with Germany's Merkel
NZ's low public debt means govt has scope to delay 2014/15 surplus, IMF says; Global economy, widening current account are risks
8th Jun 12, 8:58am
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NZ's low public debt means govt has scope to delay 2014/15 surplus, IMF says; Global economy, widening current account are risks
Education Minister Parata backtracks on Budget teacher-student ratio changes tipped to save NZ$170 mln, but 2014/15 surplus track not affected
7th Jun 12, 2:55pm
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Education Minister Parata backtracks on Budget teacher-student ratio changes tipped to save NZ$170 mln, but 2014/15 surplus track not affected
No significant reported damage from Friday's 5.2 quake, weekend shocks, Brownlee says; Within range expected
29th May 12, 4:32pm
No significant reported damage from Friday's 5.2 quake, weekend shocks, Brownlee says; Within range expected
Key: Even if promise not to hike Super age had been made, Budget 2012 would not have dealt with it; Happy with costs out to 2020
28th May 12, 5:29pm
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Key: Even if promise not to hike Super age had been made, Budget 2012 would not have dealt with it; Happy with costs out to 2020
Aussie-NZ wage gap will close if govt sticks to current plan for productivity growth over next 5-10 years, Finance Minister English says
28th May 12, 8:28am
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Aussie-NZ wage gap will close if govt sticks to current plan for productivity growth over next 5-10 years, Finance Minister English says
Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ economy, ANZ chief economist Bagrie says; Urges govt to turn attention to natural resources, renewables potential
25th May 12, 4:50pm
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Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ economy, ANZ chief economist Bagrie says; Urges govt to turn attention to natural resources, renewables potential
Budget 2012 is a steady as she goes budget that relies on growth and a bit of tweaking to return to surplus, but doesn't shift NZ's growth track
24th May 12, 2:28pm
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Budget 2012 is a steady as she goes budget that relies on growth and a bit of tweaking to return to surplus, but doesn't shift NZ's growth track
English acknowledges economic downside scenario would force NZ government to borrow more for longer and let surplus target slip "a bit"
24th May 12, 2:25pm
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English acknowledges economic downside scenario would force NZ government to borrow more for longer and let surplus target slip "a bit"
Govt positions itself for Kiwibank captial injection in next few years; From partial asset sale proceeds
24th May 12, 2:14pm
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Govt positions itself for Kiwibank captial injection in next few years; From partial asset sale proceeds
Govt scraps 2014 KiwiSaver auto-enrolment plan in bid to reach surplus in 2014/15 year
24th May 12, 2:08pm
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Govt scraps 2014 KiwiSaver auto-enrolment plan in bid to reach surplus in 2014/15 year
PM Key says NZ Government would delay move to surplus beyond 2014/15 and borrow more if Euro crisis worsens considerably
21st May 12, 4:56pm
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PM Key says NZ Government would delay move to surplus beyond 2014/15 and borrow more if Euro crisis worsens considerably
Key takes aim at hostile, aggressive and antagonistic media, but not worried about it; Highlights 'tabloid and sensationalist' NZ Herald
15th May 12, 1:00pm
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Key takes aim at hostile, aggressive and antagonistic media, but not worried about it; Highlights 'tabloid and sensationalist' NZ Herald
Budget 2012 forecasts will show net debt stays below 30% of GDP, despite govt's worsening financial position, PM Key says
15th May 12, 11:14am
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Budget 2012 forecasts will show net debt stays below 30% of GDP, despite govt's worsening financial position, PM Key says
Govt tax take in nine months to March NZ$1.6 bln lower than pre-election forecast, but Treasury sees boost over next quarter
8th May 12, 9:44am
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Govt tax take in nine months to March NZ$1.6 bln lower than pre-election forecast, but Treasury sees boost over next quarter
French, Greek elections show what happens if govts delay hard choices; NZ govt took them, PM Key says; Attacks high top tax rates
7th May 12, 8:51am
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French, Greek elections show what happens if govts delay hard choices; NZ govt took them, PM Key says; Attacks high top tax rates
Frequent Kiwi travellers to the US may get in easier as the two countries look to match up customs fast-tracking systems
2nd May 12, 11:31am
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Frequent Kiwi travellers to the US may get in easier as the two countries look to match up customs fast-tracking systems
Budget 2012 forecasts will show 2014/15 surplus, PM Key says; Govt eyes student loans, better targeting of financial assistance
1st May 12, 12:35pm
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Budget 2012 forecasts will show 2014/15 surplus, PM Key says; Govt eyes student loans, better targeting of financial assistance
Budget 2012 will have implications for some Kiwis, but not slash and burn; Key says, as govt looks for NZ$640 mln spending plug
30th Apr 12, 5:57pm
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Budget 2012 will have implications for some Kiwis, but not slash and burn; Key says, as govt looks for NZ$640 mln spending plug
The RBNZ's monetary policy power will work this time as more borrowers lock in floating rates, English says; Not worried yet about Auckland property market
30th Apr 12, 8:59am
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The RBNZ's monetary policy power will work this time as more borrowers lock in floating rates, English says; Not worried yet about Auckland property market
NZ not set to follow UK back into recession because of government austerity, PM Key says; 'We've done it the Keynesian way'
30th Apr 12, 8:05am
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NZ not set to follow UK back into recession because of government austerity, PM Key says; 'We've done it the Keynesian way'
Govt sticks to surplus track despite latest projections showing NZ$1 bln deterioration in 2014/15 balance from NZ$370 mln surplus to NZ$640 mln deficit
26th Apr 12, 12:59pm
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Govt sticks to surplus track despite latest projections showing NZ$1 bln deterioration in 2014/15 balance from NZ$370 mln surplus to NZ$640 mln deficit