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The latest polls show Winston Peters could be Kingmaker in September. So what way will he go? Alex Tarrant reckons it'll be easier for him to turn left due to Labour/Green Cabinet inexperience
2nd Apr 17, 5:59am
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The latest polls show Winston Peters could be Kingmaker in September. So what way will he go? Alex Tarrant reckons it'll be easier for him to turn left due to Labour/Green Cabinet inexperience
James Shaw on how a Labour/Greens Government would reduce government debt while maintaining current levels of spending
24th Mar 17, 2:25pm
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James Shaw on how a Labour/Greens Government would reduce government debt while maintaining current levels of spending
Labour/Greens budget rules give wiggle room on debt reduction and surpluses, but largely in line with current forecasts
24th Mar 17, 5:02am
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Labour/Greens budget rules give wiggle room on debt reduction and surpluses, but largely in line with current forecasts
A water tax debate during an election year? Political madness! Well actually they're not discussing the real problem; Talking bottled export tax misses the point - let's talk charges, allocations and efficencies
19th Mar 17, 7:21am
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A water tax debate during an election year? Political madness! Well actually they're not discussing the real problem; Talking bottled export tax misses the point - let's talk charges, allocations and efficencies
Labour's no-change tax stance could spell danger for fundamental overhaul enthusiasts if it gains momentum, Alex Tarrant says
13th Mar 17, 2:42pm
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Labour's no-change tax stance could spell danger for fundamental overhaul enthusiasts if it gains momentum, Alex Tarrant says
Labour to elect new deputy leader after Annette King steps down; Andrew Little to nominate Jacinda Ardern
1st Mar 17, 9:50am
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Labour to elect new deputy leader after Annette King steps down; Andrew Little to nominate Jacinda Ardern
Green Party won't stand candidate in Wellington's Ohariu electorate, in move giving Labour better chance to oust United Future's Peter Dunne
14th Feb 17, 9:34am
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Green Party won't stand candidate in Wellington's Ohariu electorate, in move giving Labour better chance to oust United Future's Peter Dunne
Mt Albert by-election to test how palatable The Opportunities Party's 'radical centrism' will be in the general election; Geoff Simmons explains why 'it's time for something fresh'
10th Feb 17, 9:16am
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Mt Albert by-election to test how palatable The Opportunities Party's 'radical centrism' will be in the general election; Geoff Simmons explains why 'it's time for something fresh'
Labour Party leader Andrew Little pledges better housing, better health and better schools under a Labour-Greens government
29th Jan 17, 2:41pm
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Labour Party leader Andrew Little pledges better housing, better health and better schools under a Labour-Greens government
Mt Albert by-election reveals extent to which Labour and the Greens see eye-to-eye, as they set their sights on National
22nd Jan 17, 7:02am
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Mt Albert by-election reveals extent to which Labour and the Greens see eye-to-eye, as they set their sights on National
What needs to be done to ensure the left doesn't fail NZ as it did the US and UK, according to 22-year-old Green Party candidate Chlöe Swarbrick
25th Nov 16, 7:32am
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What needs to be done to ensure the left doesn't fail NZ as it did the US and UK, according to 22-year-old Green Party candidate Chlöe Swarbrick
Greens propose tightening migration settings to achieve 1% population growth per year; Shaw wants to smooth out big swings in migration and reduce pressure on infrastructure, housing; Winston Peters accuses of Greens of hypocrisy
17th Oct 16, 10:28am
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Greens propose tightening migration settings to achieve 1% population growth per year; Shaw wants to smooth out big swings in migration and reduce pressure on infrastructure, housing; Winston Peters accuses of Greens of hypocrisy
New Auckland Mayor Phil Goff's push for a foreign property buyers tax is a no-go for National, but not necessarily for all its coalition partners or the Opposition
11th Oct 16, 10:01am
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New Auckland Mayor Phil Goff's push for a foreign property buyers tax is a no-go for National, but not necessarily for all its coalition partners or the Opposition
Green Party says decision not to enter a candidate in a Mt Roskill by-election is to try and help prevent National winning
28th Sep 16, 9:55am
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Green Party says decision not to enter a candidate in a Mt Roskill by-election is to try and help prevent National winning
Julie Anne Genter says it's time for some good old fashioned auditing and policing of high net worth individuals' tax behaviour
24th Sep 16, 6:02am
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Julie Anne Genter says it's time for some good old fashioned auditing and policing of high net worth individuals' tax behaviour
National extends lead over Labour to highest in over a year. Pollster Roy Morgan says its because Government unveiled a $1 billion housing infrastructure fund
21st Jul 16, 8:29pm
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National extends lead over Labour to highest in over a year. Pollster Roy Morgan says its because Government unveiled a $1 billion housing infrastructure fund
Bernard Hickey says politicians of all colours failed the Arthur Grimes test this week because they favoured the short term interests of speculators and developers over the longer term interests of families living in their own homes
10th Jul 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey says politicians of all colours failed the Arthur Grimes test this week because they favoured the short term interests of speculators and developers over the longer term interests of families living in their own homes
National and Labour vote up in May but NZ First still holds the balance of power position despite vote falling
23rd May 16, 7:40pm
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National and Labour vote up in May but NZ First still holds the balance of power position despite vote falling
National vote lowest since 2014 Election as NZ First vote surges to 20 year high of 12.5% in April Roy Morgan poll
26th Apr 16, 8:57pm
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National vote lowest since 2014 Election as NZ First vote surges to 20 year high of 12.5% in April Roy Morgan poll
Super Fund stands by its call to channel nearly 6% of its investments through 'tax neutral' countries; Green Party questions its ethics
22nd Apr 16, 9:02am
Super Fund stands by its call to channel nearly 6% of its investments through 'tax neutral' countries; Green Party questions its ethics
Co-leader James Shaw suggests Greens' Kiwibank policy could help the bank obtain IRB status from the RBNZ
5th Apr 16, 4:02pm
Co-leader James Shaw suggests Greens' Kiwibank policy could help the bank obtain IRB status from the RBNZ
Greens pledge to re-energise Kiwibank as a competitive force to save New Zealanders money & ultimately build it into 'a sophisticated retail and commercial bank'
4th Apr 16, 7:46am
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Greens pledge to re-energise Kiwibank as a competitive force to save New Zealanders money & ultimately build it into 'a sophisticated retail and commercial bank'
Support for NZ First the big mover in March, into a balance-of-power position. Labour/Greens only rise +0.5% according to Roy Morgan Research
18th Mar 16, 8:41pm
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Support for NZ First the big mover in March, into a balance-of-power position. Labour/Greens only rise +0.5% according to Roy Morgan Research
Latest political poll sees National builds winning lead over Labour/Greens opposition in New Zealand, "following TPP signing ceremony in Auckland early in February" says Roy Morgan Research
19th Feb 16, 9:05pm
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Latest political poll sees National builds winning lead over Labour/Greens opposition in New Zealand, "following TPP signing ceremony in Auckland early in February" says Roy Morgan Research
Former Green Party co-leader Russel Norman resigns as MP to replace veteran campaigner Bunny McDiarmid as Greenpeace NZ's executive director
11th Sep 15, 10:50am
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Former Green Party co-leader Russel Norman resigns as MP to replace veteran campaigner Bunny McDiarmid as Greenpeace NZ's executive director