Government
NZ First leader Winston Peters attacks savings choices, wants govt guaranteed inflation proof bonds
9th May 11, 1:23pm
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NZ First leader Winston Peters attacks savings choices, wants govt guaranteed inflation proof bonds
PM Key says he doesn't think govt changes to KiwiSaver in May Budget will discourage Kiwis from entering the scheme
9th May 11, 7:57am
PM Key says he doesn't think govt changes to KiwiSaver in May Budget will discourage Kiwis from entering the scheme
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues NZ Inc should crack down on tax cheating via family trusts and tax havens to avoid national bankruptcy
9th May 11, 7:52am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues NZ Inc should crack down on tax cheating via family trusts and tax havens to avoid national bankruptcy
KiwiSaver incentives and first home deposit subsidy face cuts in Budget 2011, industry group warns
4th May 11, 6:48pm
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KiwiSaver incentives and first home deposit subsidy face cuts in Budget 2011, industry group warns
Govt not looking at Super eligibility despite report saying over 65s will increasingly stay in paid work
4th May 11, 9:36am
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Govt not looking at Super eligibility despite report saying over 65s will increasingly stay in paid work
Govt aware of jobs threat from Aus, but strong Aus economy helps NZ, PM Key says after Aus Treasurer Swan announces jobs plan
2nd May 11, 6:36pm
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Govt aware of jobs threat from Aus, but strong Aus economy helps NZ, PM Key says after Aus Treasurer Swan announces jobs plan
Harawira calls for 1% financial transaction 'Hone Heke' tax to replace GST, make the rich pay their "fair share" of tax
2nd May 11, 9:47am
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Harawira calls for 1% financial transaction 'Hone Heke' tax to replace GST, make the rich pay their "fair share" of tax
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: The Blogosphere's reacts to Don Brash's takeover of Act, and all the old Brash cartoons
29th Apr 11, 3:23pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: The Blogosphere's reacts to Don Brash's takeover of Act, and all the old Brash cartoons
Select Committee says leaky home owners already incurring costs should be covered, worries about some owners' access to finance
28th Apr 11, 6:01pm
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Select Committee says leaky home owners already incurring costs should be covered, worries about some owners' access to finance
Treasury reviews NZ$880 million worth of govt spending on policy advice, but doesn't recommend specific cuts
28th Apr 11, 11:03am
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Treasury reviews NZ$880 million worth of govt spending on policy advice, but doesn't recommend specific cuts
Government defers 2011 fuel tax increase of 1.5 cents per litre due to tight economic conditions
26th Apr 11, 2:09pm
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Government defers 2011 fuel tax increase of 1.5 cents per litre due to tight economic conditions
Westpac sees rent inflation remaining elevated "for years" due to tax changes, earthquake destruction and Auckland immigration. Your view?
26th Apr 11, 10:29am
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Westpac sees rent inflation remaining elevated "for years" due to tax changes, earthquake destruction and Auckland immigration. Your view?
Opinion: Bernard Hickey wonders how NZ will repay the record NZ$1 bln borrowed by the govt this week and what the next generation might think. Your view?
24th Apr 11, 8:17am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey wonders how NZ will repay the record NZ$1 bln borrowed by the govt this week and what the next generation might think. Your view?
Have your say: Should KiwiRail be forced to make sure 38 trains earmarked for Auckland are built in New Zealand?
21st Apr 11, 5:07pm
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Have your say: Should KiwiRail be forced to make sure 38 trains earmarked for Auckland are built in New Zealand?
Nolan says quit whining over CPI; Heine on how to get Act back on track; Bomber says Goff's still in the game
21st Apr 11, 10:22am
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Nolan says quit whining over CPI; Heine on how to get Act back on track; Bomber says Goff's still in the game
Alex Tarrant compares Labour's and NZ First's economic policies and finds they are the same; What to expect from a coalition of the left
19th Apr 11, 3:07pm
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Alex Tarrant compares Labour's and NZ First's economic policies and finds they are the same; What to expect from a coalition of the left
Govt adds earthquake to hardship circumstances for Kiwisaver funds withdrawals, Commerce Minister Power says
19th Apr 11, 12:24pm
Govt adds earthquake to hardship circumstances for Kiwisaver funds withdrawals, Commerce Minister Power says
PM Key says Finance Minister English looking at possible support for local government insurer
18th Apr 11, 6:52pm
PM Key says Finance Minister English looking at possible support for local government insurer
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues the New Zealand dollar is rising as we catch our own version of the 'Dutch Disease' Your view?
17th Apr 11, 9:34am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues the New Zealand dollar is rising as we catch our own version of the 'Dutch Disease' Your view?
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Where was Parker for CERA talks?; Looney left don't get economics; Crampton outraged by Hotchin's suppression
15th Apr 11, 3:30pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Where was Parker for CERA talks?; Looney left don't get economics; Crampton outraged by Hotchin's suppression
Have your say: Pressure on Kiwibank owner NZ Post to close outlets due to unsustainable costs; Is Kiwibank a drain?
15th Apr 11, 12:19pm
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Have your say: Pressure on Kiwibank owner NZ Post to close outlets due to unsustainable costs; Is Kiwibank a drain?
Treasury dumps more documents on South Canterbury Finance's inclusion into deposit guarantees and 2010 failure
14th Apr 11, 1:20pm
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Treasury dumps more documents on South Canterbury Finance's inclusion into deposit guarantees and 2010 failure
Finance Minister English satisfied with Reserve Bank consideration of additional tools to constrain price bubbles
13th Apr 11, 4:37pm
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Finance Minister English satisfied with Reserve Bank consideration of additional tools to constrain price bubbles
Govt eyes NZ$236 mln in back office admin and support savings a year after Treasury report
13th Apr 11, 12:10pm
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Govt eyes NZ$236 mln in back office admin and support savings a year after Treasury report
IMF downgrades NZ GDP growth outlook to 0.9% in 2011 before rebound to 4.1%; Sees inflation up to 4.1%; Unemployment up to 6.7%
12th Apr 11, 4:10pm
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IMF downgrades NZ GDP growth outlook to 0.9% in 2011 before rebound to 4.1%; Sees inflation up to 4.1%; Unemployment up to 6.7%