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Finance Minister English wonders what effect global central bankers' Jackson Hole pessimism will have on RBNZ Governor Bollard's growth forecasts
14th Sep 11, 3:41pm
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Finance Minister English wonders what effect global central bankers' Jackson Hole pessimism will have on RBNZ Governor Bollard's growth forecasts
English: Risks building for NZ economy due to EU crisis, Aussie jitters and US stalemate; 'Demand for exports could fall, funding lines at risk'
13th Sep 11, 3:36pm
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English: Risks building for NZ economy due to EU crisis, Aussie jitters and US stalemate; 'Demand for exports could fall, funding lines at risk'
Govt still on track to get rid of little-used deposit guarantee scheme at end of year, despite Aussie scheme's extension, Finance Minister English says
13th Sep 11, 12:21pm
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Govt still on track to get rid of little-used deposit guarantee scheme at end of year, despite Aussie scheme's extension, Finance Minister English says
Real problems short-term for Christchurch reinsurance, although long-term prospects OK, Earthquake Minister Brownlee says
13th Sep 11, 8:19am
Real problems short-term for Christchurch reinsurance, although long-term prospects OK, Earthquake Minister Brownlee says
Labour's Goff calls on govt to ensure sufficient new land supply in Christchurch to meet demand from residents facing higher property prices than payouts
12th Sep 11, 3:30pm
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Labour's Goff calls on govt to ensure sufficient new land supply in Christchurch to meet demand from residents facing higher property prices than payouts
Global economy's performance over next six months crucial for seeing what impact international slowdown will have on NZ growth, Key says
12th Sep 11, 7:37am
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Global economy's performance over next six months crucial for seeing what impact international slowdown will have on NZ growth, Key says
Department of Labour to evaluate 15 yr old model used to review minimum wage, given new research and renewed interest in updating study
8th Sep 11, 12:32pm
Department of Labour to evaluate 15 yr old model used to review minimum wage, given new research and renewed interest in updating study
Replenishing EQC would be funded by homeowners through insurance policies, as all taxpayers are already paying quake costs, English says
6th Sep 11, 4:35pm
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Replenishing EQC would be funded by homeowners through insurance policies, as all taxpayers are already paying quake costs, English says
Government hopes possible NZ$1 bln price tag on High Court's EQC ruling is worst-case scenario, Finance Minister English says
6th Sep 11, 11:43am
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Government hopes possible NZ$1 bln price tag on High Court's EQC ruling is worst-case scenario, Finance Minister English says
Labour's Goff calls on govt to say if it's considered being insurer of last resort in Christchurch; English downplays idea, but all options still on table
6th Sep 11, 11:00am
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Labour's Goff calls on govt to say if it's considered being insurer of last resort in Christchurch; English downplays idea, but all options still on table
Almost 10,000 Port Hills properties zoned green, although CERA still undecided on 4,000; Govt announces new trades academy, more places
5th Sep 11, 3:50pm
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Almost 10,000 Port Hills properties zoned green, although CERA still undecided on 4,000; Govt announces new trades academy, more places
Treasury looking at downward revision of NZ Budget growth forecasts due to weaker international outlook & increased global risks
5th Sep 11, 2:55pm
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Treasury looking at downward revision of NZ Budget growth forecasts due to weaker international outlook & increased global risks
PM Key says no one knows how much final quake damage will cost, as overall bill rises toward NZ$25 billion and bad news keeps coming for EQC
5th Sep 11, 7:47am
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PM Key says no one knows how much final quake damage will cost, as overall bill rises toward NZ$25 billion and bad news keeps coming for EQC
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Fran jumps Bernard's nationalism shark; Reaction to Labour's youth jobs policy (back to the 1980s); Milk price calculator; Best goal ever
2nd Sep 11, 2:55pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Fran jumps Bernard's nationalism shark; Reaction to Labour's youth jobs policy (back to the 1980s); Milk price calculator; Best goal ever
Big US free trade deal issues like agriculture, tech, Pharmac still to be dealt with, as talks on smaller issues intensify
1st Sep 11, 5:33pm
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Big US free trade deal issues like agriculture, tech, Pharmac still to be dealt with, as talks on smaller issues intensify
EQC quake liabilities more than double to NZ$7.1 bln, up by NZ$4 bln; Finance Minister Bill English still eyes 2014/15 govt surplus
30th Aug 11, 9:16am
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EQC quake liabilities more than double to NZ$7.1 bln, up by NZ$4 bln; Finance Minister Bill English still eyes 2014/15 govt surplus
Energy Minister Parata says NZ cannot ignore economic potential of fossil fuel resources due to global demand, eyes further exploration
30th Aug 11, 8:36am
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Energy Minister Parata says NZ cannot ignore economic potential of fossil fuel resources due to global demand, eyes further exploration
Cutting the minimum wage to what the market could bear would lead to some very low wage rates in New Zealand, PM Key says
29th Aug 11, 8:24am
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Cutting the minimum wage to what the market could bear would lead to some very low wage rates in New Zealand, PM Key says
Dunne explains the reasons behind the govt's abolition of gift duty; Other departments will now have more work to do policing welfare programmes
22nd Aug 11, 9:28am
Dunne explains the reasons behind the govt's abolition of gift duty; Other departments will now have more work to do policing welfare programmes
PM, Finance Minister bemused by Euro Tobin Tax talk, not in favour of a New Zealand one, but will look at it if all others do
18th Aug 11, 4:09pm
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PM, Finance Minister bemused by Euro Tobin Tax talk, not in favour of a New Zealand one, but will look at it if all others do
Finance Minister English and Revenue Minister Dunne ask for submissions on fairness of NZ's tax system
18th Aug 11, 11:36am
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Finance Minister English and Revenue Minister Dunne ask for submissions on fairness of NZ's tax system
PM Key says NZ needs stable government after November election as next three years will inevitably be choppy
16th Aug 11, 8:50am
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PM Key says NZ needs stable government after November election as next three years will inevitably be choppy
PM Key says US and Europe will need to take their economic medicine, but spare capacity in US will help growth; China one to watch
15th Aug 11, 5:53pm
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PM Key says US and Europe will need to take their economic medicine, but spare capacity in US will help growth; China one to watch
Earthquake Minister Brownlee unsure when NZ insurance companies will offer more competitive rates; Staying in close contact with reinsurers
14th Aug 11, 12:37pm
Earthquake Minister Brownlee unsure when NZ insurance companies will offer more competitive rates; Staying in close contact with reinsurers
Government still eyeing savings tax break, but complexities and poor IRD computer systems stand in the way
13th Aug 11, 12:43pm
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Government still eyeing savings tax break, but complexities and poor IRD computer systems stand in the way