Labour Party
Chairman Michael Cullen says the Tax Working Group will be as detailed as possible to combat political attacks through 'mischief by misrepresentation'
24th Sep 18, 2:22pm
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Chairman Michael Cullen says the Tax Working Group will be as detailed as possible to combat political attacks through 'mischief by misrepresentation'
Peter Dunne says Jacinda Ardern's apparent unwillingness to ruffle coalition feathers is starting to work against her, suggests she takes a leaf out of Helen Clark's playbook
21st Sep 18, 9:34am
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Peter Dunne says Jacinda Ardern's apparent unwillingness to ruffle coalition feathers is starting to work against her, suggests she takes a leaf out of Helen Clark's playbook
Labour MP Meka Whaitiri removed as a minister - with Jacinda Ardern saying she no longer has confidence in her in that role
20th Sep 18, 4:23pm
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Labour MP Meka Whaitiri removed as a minister - with Jacinda Ardern saying she no longer has confidence in her in that role
Tax Working Group considers 'vacant land' and 'empty home' taxes as a way of increasing housing supply and affordability
20th Sep 18, 3:36pm
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Tax Working Group considers 'vacant land' and 'empty home' taxes as a way of increasing housing supply and affordability
Tax Working Group interim report says work on capital income 'not yet complete' but gives two options; group is not recommending either wealth taxes or land taxes
20th Sep 18, 11:13am
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Tax Working Group interim report says work on capital income 'not yet complete' but gives two options; group is not recommending either wealth taxes or land taxes
State Services Minister announces plans to regularly release Cabinet papers no later than 30 business days after a Cabinet decision
18th Sep 18, 10:41am
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State Services Minister announces plans to regularly release Cabinet papers no later than 30 business days after a Cabinet decision
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern outlines 'blueprint' setting out the Coalition Government's priorities and steps 'to build a more modern and fairer New Zealand'
16th Sep 18, 7:50pm
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern outlines 'blueprint' setting out the Coalition Government's priorities and steps 'to build a more modern and fairer New Zealand'
Government to pay Derek Handley $100,000 plus expenses after offering him the role of Chief Technology Officer and then changing its mind
14th Sep 18, 10:52am
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Government to pay Derek Handley $100,000 plus expenses after offering him the role of Chief Technology Officer and then changing its mind
Why TOP Leader Geoff Simmons wants the Tax Working Group to take a capital gains tax off the table... and replace it with an equity tax
13th Sep 18, 11:46am
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Why TOP Leader Geoff Simmons wants the Tax Working Group to take a capital gains tax off the table... and replace it with an equity tax
As the Government stumbles from one crisis to another, it's looking for the flagship KiwiBuild programme to inject some stability and lead it in a more positive direction; the stakes are high
11th Sep 18, 11:17am
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As the Government stumbles from one crisis to another, it's looking for the flagship KiwiBuild programme to inject some stability and lead it in a more positive direction; the stakes are high
Prime Minister says Govt is 'opening the door' for families locked out of home ownership
10th Sep 18, 5:05pm
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Prime Minister says Govt is 'opening the door' for families locked out of home ownership
Clare Curran admits she can't take the 'heat' and resigns as Minister; Prime Minister says it's the 'best course of action for the Government'
7th Sep 18, 12:17pm
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Clare Curran admits she can't take the 'heat' and resigns as Minister; Prime Minister says it's the 'best course of action for the Government'
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says location of bank branches is up to banks, but notes banks need a 'social licence' to operate
6th Sep 18, 2:05pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says location of bank branches is up to banks, but notes banks need a 'social licence' to operate
David Hargreaves argues that what is missing from the Government's Healthy Homes initiative is a long-term plan to modernise all of New Zealand's housing stock
6th Sep 18, 1:10pm
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David Hargreaves argues that what is missing from the Government's Healthy Homes initiative is a long-term plan to modernise all of New Zealand's housing stock
Peter Dunne says the Government has to all intents and purposes become a New Zealand First/Labour coalition
6th Sep 18, 9:12am
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Peter Dunne says the Government has to all intents and purposes become a New Zealand First/Labour coalition
The Government releases proposals that could set new standards for heating, ventilation, dampness and draught control in rental homes
4th Sep 18, 2:17pm
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The Government releases proposals that could set new standards for heating, ventilation, dampness and draught control in rental homes
Political reporter Jason Walls has always kept an unofficial list of his favourite political moments/events in the back of his head and has now laid them out for all to see
31st Aug 18, 10:00am
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Political reporter Jason Walls has always kept an unofficial list of his favourite political moments/events in the back of his head and has now laid them out for all to see
Labour MP Meka Whaitiri stands aside from ministerial responsibilities as investigation into staffing matters in her ministerial office is carried out
30th Aug 18, 4:56pm
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Labour MP Meka Whaitiri stands aside from ministerial responsibilities as investigation into staffing matters in her ministerial office is carried out
David Hargreaves says despite the wave of both pro and anti comments about the Government's review of the Residential Tenancies Act, what is being proposed is in fact a disappointingly shallow series of tweaks; but what's the thing with pets?
30th Aug 18, 9:54am
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David Hargreaves says despite the wave of both pro and anti comments about the Government's review of the Residential Tenancies Act, what is being proposed is in fact a disappointingly shallow series of tweaks; but what's the thing with pets?
TOP's new leader Geoff Simmons on why getting 'tough on crime' is nothing but an expensive political slogan
29th Aug 18, 10:46am
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TOP's new leader Geoff Simmons on why getting 'tough on crime' is nothing but an expensive political slogan
Why Westpac CEO David McLean is right in urging the business community to get over the election result and get on with business
29th Aug 18, 7:50am
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Why Westpac CEO David McLean is right in urging the business community to get over the election result and get on with business
Ardern tries to calm business jitters around industrial reforms by saying no more than two fair pay agreements will be concluded before the next election
28th Aug 18, 1:39pm
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Ardern tries to calm business jitters around industrial reforms by saying no more than two fair pay agreements will be concluded before the next election
To her credit, the PM has made numerous attempts to soothe the concerns of business – so far none of them have worked; And Jason Walls says a new Business Council will do nothing to abate business’ concerns
28th Aug 18, 10:44am
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To her credit, the PM has made numerous attempts to soothe the concerns of business – so far none of them have worked; And Jason Walls says a new Business Council will do nothing to abate business’ concerns
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sets up a Business Advisory Council chaired by Air NZ CEO Chris Luxon in the Government's latest attempt to woo the business community
28th Aug 18, 8:33am
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sets up a Business Advisory Council chaired by Air NZ CEO Chris Luxon in the Government's latest attempt to woo the business community
David Hargreaves argues that the Government's decision to end 'performance' pay for public service CEOs sends a poor signal that bodes ill for the country's productivity
27th Aug 18, 1:45pm
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David Hargreaves argues that the Government's decision to end 'performance' pay for public service CEOs sends a poor signal that bodes ill for the country's productivity