16th Mar 20, 10:03am
Chris Trotter argues if Jacinda Ardern is able to successfully lead New Zealand through the coronavirus pandemic the Labour Party might finally be able to shake-off the neoliberal monkey on its back
Chris Trotter argues if Jacinda Ardern is able to successfully lead New Zealand through the coronavirus pandemic the Labour Party might finally be able to shake-off the neoliberal monkey on its back
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12th Mar 20, 12:03pm
Grant Robertson: Coronavirus emphasising need for diversification beyond China; targeted wage subsidies and tax relief for businesses on the way
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Grant Robertson: Coronavirus emphasising need for diversification beyond China; targeted wage subsidies and tax relief for businesses on the way
9th Mar 20, 6:22pm
Government develops wage subsidy scheme, extends travel ban, unveils new powers to quarantine ships and planes, and rules out cancelling minimum wage hikes
Government develops wage subsidy scheme, extends travel ban, unveils new powers to quarantine ships and planes, and rules out cancelling minimum wage hikes
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6th Mar 20, 12:42pm
How coronavirus will exacerbate the personality politics election 2020 was always going to be fought on
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How coronavirus will exacerbate the personality politics election 2020 was always going to be fought on
5th Mar 20, 5:00am
Phil Twyford says the cost of capital isn't the only thing being considered by Cabinet, as it decides whether NZTA or the NZ Super Fund and its Canadian partner should build Auckland's light rail
Phil Twyford says the cost of capital isn't the only thing being considered by Cabinet, as it decides whether NZTA or the NZ Super Fund and its Canadian partner should build Auckland's light rail
3rd Mar 20, 10:01pm
Finance Minister Grant Robertson expects coronavirus to hit NZ harder than previously thought, but still prefers 'sector-specific, region-specific' government interventions to tax cuts and helicopter money
Finance Minister Grant Robertson expects coronavirus to hit NZ harder than previously thought, but still prefers 'sector-specific, region-specific' government interventions to tax cuts and helicopter money
2nd Mar 20, 8:00am
Chris Trotter looks at the political machinations of the coronavirus crisis during an election year noting National's window to attack is narrow but Health Minister David Clark must step up
Chris Trotter looks at the political machinations of the coronavirus crisis during an election year noting National's window to attack is narrow but Health Minister David Clark must step up
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1st Mar 20, 5:02am
'Game-changing' KiwiSaver rule changes to see default KiwiSaver funds switched from conservative to balanced, and default providers banned from investing in fossil fuel production
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'Game-changing' KiwiSaver rule changes to see default KiwiSaver funds switched from conservative to balanced, and default providers banned from investing in fossil fuel production
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27th Feb 20, 12:50pm
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says New Zealand is in a strong position to respond to the impacts of coronavirus
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says New Zealand is in a strong position to respond to the impacts of coronavirus
25th Feb 20, 11:13am
David Hargreaves offers alternatives to what the Government is proposing with its revamp of New Zealand's tenancy rules
David Hargreaves offers alternatives to what the Government is proposing with its revamp of New Zealand's tenancy rules
24th Feb 20, 4:49pm
RBNZ under pressure to protect AMP Life's 200,000 policyholders, as it considers a A$3b proposal from a Bermuda-based firm to buy the policies, and a Bill to regulate insurers' conduct goes through Parliament
RBNZ under pressure to protect AMP Life's 200,000 policyholders, as it considers a A$3b proposal from a Bermuda-based firm to buy the policies, and a Bill to regulate insurers' conduct goes through Parliament
13th Feb 20, 8:48am
Peter Dunne says while Labour talks big about transparency and accountability it quickly retreats into its shell whenever challenged to match the rhetoric with action
Peter Dunne says while Labour talks big about transparency and accountability it quickly retreats into its shell whenever challenged to match the rhetoric with action
6th Feb 20, 11:45am
Peter Dunne says the chance of having transparent election campaign funding is close to zero because the politicians who call for it really don't want it, and neither do 'smug career officials'
Peter Dunne says the chance of having transparent election campaign funding is close to zero because the politicians who call for it really don't want it, and neither do 'smug career officials'
3rd Feb 20, 2:42pm
How National ruling out a relationship with NZ First pressures NZ First to further position itself as a 'handbrake' on the left without going so far as to making the Coalition Government unelectable
How National ruling out a relationship with NZ First pressures NZ First to further position itself as a 'handbrake' on the left without going so far as to making the Coalition Government unelectable
3rd Feb 20, 7:30am
Chris Trotter looks back at the political career of Mike Moore, New Zealand's 34th Prime Minister
Chris Trotter looks back at the political career of Mike Moore, New Zealand's 34th Prime Minister
1st Feb 20, 10:04am
National to support NZ First MP's member's bill that seeks to increase the NZ Super residency requirement from 10 to 20 years
National to support NZ First MP's member's bill that seeks to increase the NZ Super residency requirement from 10 to 20 years
30th Jan 20, 8:30am
Government's transport package takes the wind out of the Opposition's sails, but new promises put it under more pressure to deliver
Government's transport package takes the wind out of the Opposition's sails, but new promises put it under more pressure to deliver
30th Jan 20, 6:47am
Government's transport package welcomed by most except for Greenpeace; Focus on continuity of work, availability of labour and spread of funding across the country
Government's transport package welcomed by most except for Greenpeace; Focus on continuity of work, availability of labour and spread of funding across the country
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28th Jan 20, 3:19pm
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces 2020 general election will be held on September 19; Says Labour's plan is to give NZers a contest that's 'positive, factual and robust'
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces 2020 general election will be held on September 19; Says Labour's plan is to give NZers a contest that's 'positive, factual and robust'
23rd Jan 20, 1:53pm
Jacinda Ardern signs up for Facebook's advertising transparency rules and will have the party's major election policy costings independently verified
Jacinda Ardern signs up for Facebook's advertising transparency rules and will have the party's major election policy costings independently verified
