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Northland rail won't be shut down this week, Transport Minister Joyce says; Kiwirail to announce review next year
20th Dec 10, 3:09pm
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Northland rail won't be shut down this week, Transport Minister Joyce says; Kiwirail to announce review next year
NZ govt debt won't worry agencies until it hits 30% of GDP, and it will only reach 28.5%, PM Key says
20th Dec 10, 2:23pm
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NZ govt debt won't worry agencies until it hits 30% of GDP, and it will only reach 28.5%, PM Key says
Building and Construction Minister Williamson warns of 'ginormous' leaky homes bill we'll all have to pay. Your view?
20th Dec 10, 11:45am
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Building and Construction Minister Williamson warns of 'ginormous' leaky homes bill we'll all have to pay. Your view?
Why John Key's relaxed approach to growing public debt is dangerous and why Bill English should help him embrace the curmudgeon within
17th Dec 10, 9:13pm
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Why John Key's relaxed approach to growing public debt is dangerous and why Bill English should help him embrace the curmudgeon within
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: The Greens' Clendon doesn't like sprawl; Farrar says our borrowing's unsustainable; How Auckland's rate rise could hurt Hide
17th Dec 10, 8:57pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: The Greens' Clendon doesn't like sprawl; Farrar says our borrowing's unsustainable; How Auckland's rate rise could hurt Hide
Govt to look at options to keep Pike River workers on West coast as Aussies try to poach them; Could include Solid Energy expansion, Arnold Hydro
15th Dec 10, 10:44am
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Govt to look at options to keep Pike River workers on West coast as Aussies try to poach them; Could include Solid Energy expansion, Arnold Hydro
Agriculture Minister David Carter declares Waikato as a 'medium level drought area'
15th Dec 10, 10:38am
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Agriculture Minister David Carter declares Waikato as a 'medium level drought area'
PM John Key says New Zealanders should not panic over fiscal situation; Goff accuses Key of having no plan
14th Dec 10, 4:34pm
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PM John Key says New Zealanders should not panic over fiscal situation; Goff accuses Key of having no plan
Opinion: Why the Australian government and its banks are crucial if New Zealand were to be judged bankrupt
14th Dec 10, 3:58pm
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Opinion: Why the Australian government and its banks are crucial if New Zealand were to be judged bankrupt
Govt reveals NZ$15.6 bln cash deficit for 2010/11 and plans to borrow NZ$10.5 bln extra over next 3 years
14th Dec 10, 1:18pm
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Govt reveals NZ$15.6 bln cash deficit for 2010/11 and plans to borrow NZ$10.5 bln extra over next 3 years
PM John Key warns budget worse than forecast and 'at outer limits of what we'd regard as acceptable'
13th Dec 10, 3:57pm
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PM John Key warns budget worse than forecast and 'at outer limits of what we'd regard as acceptable'
Government needs to finalise guarantee for banks on leaky home loans to break log-jam, home owner says
10th Dec 10, 5:22pm
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Government needs to finalise guarantee for banks on leaky home loans to break log-jam, home owner says
RBNZ's Bollard says if govt gets structural deficit under control, interest rates could be lower, exchange rate will come down
9th Dec 10, 9:20am
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RBNZ's Bollard says if govt gets structural deficit under control, interest rates could be lower, exchange rate will come down
Agriculture Minister David Carter declares medium level drought zone in all areas north of Auckland Harbour Bridge
8th Dec 10, 11:24am
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Agriculture Minister David Carter declares medium level drought zone in all areas north of Auckland Harbour Bridge
Govt to review size of Parliament, length of electoral term in constitutional review. Your view?
8th Dec 10, 10:58am
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Govt to review size of Parliament, length of electoral term in constitutional review. Your view?
Retirement Commission recommends raising retirement age by 2 months a year from 2020 to reach 67 in 2033
7th Dec 10, 4:04pm
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Retirement Commission recommends raising retirement age by 2 months a year from 2020 to reach 67 in 2033
Treasury ready to give latest advice on Crown asset ownership, releases report to improve SOE performance
7th Dec 10, 3:25pm
Treasury ready to give latest advice on Crown asset ownership, releases report to improve SOE performance
Accounts show govt has been fiscally responsible so far this year, Prime Minister Key says
6th Dec 10, 5:10pm
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Accounts show govt has been fiscally responsible so far this year, Prime Minister Key says
Green party warns government on TPP with US: Watch investment rules, dispute mechanisms
6th Dec 10, 12:07pm
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Green party warns government on TPP with US: Watch investment rules, dispute mechanisms
Govt deficit NZ$1.9 bln higher than forecast in 4 mths to Oct on low corporate tax, GST receipts, Treasury says
6th Dec 10, 10:02am
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Govt deficit NZ$1.9 bln higher than forecast in 4 mths to Oct on low corporate tax, GST receipts, Treasury says
Government considers future of Westpac's key 21 year-old banking deal
3rd Dec 10, 5:46pm
Government considers future of Westpac's key 21 year-old banking deal
Likelihood of Govt cutting KiwiSaver contributions increasing, NBR says. Your view?
3rd Dec 10, 10:16am
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Likelihood of Govt cutting KiwiSaver contributions increasing, NBR says. Your view?
Get financial services hub law in by April, PM Key tells Economic Development Minister Brownlee
2nd Dec 10, 8:41am
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Get financial services hub law in by April, PM Key tells Economic Development Minister Brownlee
Budget 2011 may well be themed on savings and investment, PM John Key says
30th Nov 10, 12:15pm
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Budget 2011 may well be themed on savings and investment, PM John Key says
"I haven't campaigned on one thing and done something different," PM Key says. Your view?
29th Nov 10, 10:33am
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"I haven't campaigned on one thing and done something different," PM Key says. Your view?