Government
NZ housing market, particularly Auckland, set to take off again, PM Key says
Govt's local council shake-up looms; Less likely to be rates caps, but will look at ways to encourage councils to keep hikes down, Key says
19th Mar 12, 7:31am
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Govt's local council shake-up looms; Less likely to be rates caps, but will look at ways to encourage councils to keep hikes down, Key says
Auckland Council needs to ensure more low-cost housing is built, English says; 'No runaway bubble in Auckland housing market'
18th Mar 12, 5:52pm
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Auckland Council needs to ensure more low-cost housing is built, English says; 'No runaway bubble in Auckland housing market'
English's strong comments on govt KiwiSaver contributions don't foreshadow further cuts; 'Govt keen for scheme to be stable'
14th Mar 12, 5:10pm
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English's strong comments on govt KiwiSaver contributions don't foreshadow further cuts; 'Govt keen for scheme to be stable'
Economic settings that led to excessive borrowing still there, Labour finance spokesman David Parker says; 'Policy changes needed'
14th Mar 12, 12:57pm
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Economic settings that led to excessive borrowing still there, Labour finance spokesman David Parker says; 'Policy changes needed'
National cycle trail, stemming from 2009 Jobs summit, has created more than 700 jobs so far, PM Key says
14th Mar 12, 9:52am
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National cycle trail, stemming from 2009 Jobs summit, has created more than 700 jobs so far, PM Key says
BusinessDesk: Super-rich who gain residency for NZ$10 mln investment are good for NZ, PM Key says
12th Mar 12, 5:59pm
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BusinessDesk: Super-rich who gain residency for NZ$10 mln investment are good for NZ, PM Key says
Government won't appeal High Court ruling ordering Overseas Investment Office to set aside and reconsider Crafar farm sale, PM Key says
12th Mar 12, 4:37pm
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Government won't appeal High Court ruling ordering Overseas Investment Office to set aside and reconsider Crafar farm sale, PM Key says
Ports dispute highlights need for NZ companies to be competitive, or risk substitution from overseas companies, Key says
12th Mar 12, 8:17am
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Ports dispute highlights need for NZ companies to be competitive, or risk substitution from overseas companies, Key says
Budget deficit of NZ$4.3 bln in 7 months to end of January is NZ$473 mln worse than pre-election forecast; Tax revenues 3% below forecasts
6th Mar 12, 10:03am
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Budget deficit of NZ$4.3 bln in 7 months to end of January is NZ$473 mln worse than pre-election forecast; Tax revenues 3% below forecasts
PM Key defends govt over growing exodus to Australia, says Christchurch quakes, Aussie mining boom to blame; 'Starting to close that gap'
6th Mar 12, 8:15am
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PM Key defends govt over growing exodus to Australia, says Christchurch quakes, Aussie mining boom to blame; 'Starting to close that gap'
Solid Energy has 'issues we need to work through' before share sale, Key says; Won't be drawn on specifics, but not safety or personnel concerns
5th Mar 12, 5:07pm
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Solid Energy has 'issues we need to work through' before share sale, Key says; Won't be drawn on specifics, but not safety or personnel concerns
Government introduces SOE float legislation; aiming for September quarter float of Mighty River Power
5th Mar 12, 3:21pm
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Government introduces SOE float legislation; aiming for September quarter float of Mighty River Power
Low interest rate track could make shares from SOE sell-downs look more attractive by driving up values and prices
5th Mar 12, 2:37pm
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Low interest rate track could make shares from SOE sell-downs look more attractive by driving up values and prices
Pending Crafar farms sale to Chinese company Pengxin not hurting National Party support, PM Key says
5th Mar 12, 7:41am
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Pending Crafar farms sale to Chinese company Pengxin not hurting National Party support, PM Key says
Budget 2012 to be delivered on May 24, Finance Minister English says; 'There will be no big surprises'
29th Feb 12, 12:37pm
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Budget 2012 to be delivered on May 24, Finance Minister English says; 'There will be no big surprises'
Local Govt Minister Nick Smith warns councils on increasing debt levels, hits back at figures from Local Government NZ on costs faced by councils
28th Feb 12, 5:21pm
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Local Govt Minister Nick Smith warns councils on increasing debt levels, hits back at figures from Local Government NZ on costs faced by councils
Welly Council eyes help for building owners to pay for quake strengthening; Could waive rates or ask for costs to be tax deductable; Banks keen on being paid via rates
28th Feb 12, 4:06pm
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Welly Council eyes help for building owners to pay for quake strengthening; Could waive rates or ask for costs to be tax deductable; Banks keen on being paid via rates
There are plenty of jobs if people look really hard, PM Key says; Uses example of employing overseas workers for harvest work
28th Feb 12, 7:49am
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There are plenty of jobs if people look really hard, PM Key says; Uses example of employing overseas workers for harvest work
Ministers need to fully understand Overseas Investment law before making further decisions on Shanghai Pengxin's Crafar bid, Key says
27th Feb 12, 6:26pm
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Ministers need to fully understand Overseas Investment law before making further decisions on Shanghai Pengxin's Crafar bid, Key says
Govt to offer teen beneficiaries carrot of NZ$10 extra per week for completing 6 mths of training or education, or budgeting, parenting courses
27th Feb 12, 5:22pm
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Govt to offer teen beneficiaries carrot of NZ$10 extra per week for completing 6 mths of training or education, or budgeting, parenting courses
Govt policies targeting housing costs, electricity prices and council rates central to non-tradable inflation outlook; Is it finally becoming the Reserve Bank's mate?
23rd Feb 12, 12:52pm
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Govt policies targeting housing costs, electricity prices and council rates central to non-tradable inflation outlook; Is it finally becoming the Reserve Bank's mate?
BusinessDesk: NZ govt 1H operating deficit in line with forecasts, but Treasury warns on corporate tax front
20th Feb 12, 11:07am
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BusinessDesk: NZ govt 1H operating deficit in line with forecasts, but Treasury warns on corporate tax front
PM Key pessimistic that revised OIO decision on Crafar farms sale to Shanghai Pengxin will come this week; 'They need to be absolutely sure'
20th Feb 12, 8:13am
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PM Key pessimistic that revised OIO decision on Crafar farms sale to Shanghai Pengxin will come this week; 'They need to be absolutely sure'
NZ growth to be "somewhat weaker" over next four years, Treasury says; Interest rate track cut; Govt surplus of NZ$370m expected in 2014/15
16th Feb 12, 11:00am
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NZ growth to be "somewhat weaker" over next four years, Treasury says; Interest rate track cut; Govt surplus of NZ$370m expected in 2014/15