Labour Party
Where have all the tax-free thresholds and UBIs gone? Our politicians are quite right to be concerned that living costs are rising more for those on lower incomes; But how do we improve living standards? Reducing costs is tough so let's look at incomes
7th May 17, 7:17am
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Where have all the tax-free thresholds and UBIs gone? Our politicians are quite right to be concerned that living costs are rising more for those on lower incomes; But how do we improve living standards? Reducing costs is tough so let's look at incomes
Labour, National target Hamilton with KiwiBuild vs social housing announcements
5th May 17, 11:47am
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Labour, National target Hamilton with KiwiBuild vs social housing announcements
Helen Clark talks to RNZ's Guyon Espiner about her nine years as PM as her govt moved to draw a line under Rogernomics, unleash new social reforms and rethink NZ's place in the world
5th May 17, 10:19am
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Helen Clark talks to RNZ's Guyon Espiner about her nine years as PM as her govt moved to draw a line under Rogernomics, unleash new social reforms and rethink NZ's place in the world
The case of truck drivers highlights how confusing NZ's work visa and immigration settings can be; It also shows the shortage might be working in encouraging the industry to figure out how to attract more locals
3rd May 17, 3:04pm
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The case of truck drivers highlights how confusing NZ's work visa and immigration settings can be; It also shows the shortage might be working in encouraging the industry to figure out how to attract more locals
The episode when Alex and his political advisor Sandy try to dig through the numbers in an attempt to come up with a coherent immigration policy
30th Apr 17, 6:02am
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The episode when Alex and his political advisor Sandy try to dig through the numbers in an attempt to come up with a coherent immigration policy
Private sector set to help fund National's large-scale house building plans, Joyce says; Adams to announce policy in lead up to Budget; Migration may have peaked, but set to stay high as construction demand amps up
28th Apr 17, 7:34am
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Private sector set to help fund National's large-scale house building plans, Joyce says; Adams to announce policy in lead up to Budget; Migration may have peaked, but set to stay high as construction demand amps up
Govt Ministerial responsibility for house building programmes shifted to Amy Adams from Nick Smith as PM English reshuffles Cabinet
24th Apr 17, 2:05pm
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Govt Ministerial responsibility for house building programmes shifted to Amy Adams from Nick Smith as PM English reshuffles Cabinet
National is gearing up to announce a big Auckland housing plan. It has been dubbed 'KiwiBuild-lite', but even that implies too wide a gap from Labour
23rd Apr 17, 6:02am
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National is gearing up to announce a big Auckland housing plan. It has been dubbed 'KiwiBuild-lite', but even that implies too wide a gap from Labour
Latest figures show Government spent $550 mln of taxpayers' money in past three months to put roofs over the heads of Kiwis - but the waiting list for houses is still getting bigger; Labour slams 'expensive band aid' emergency grants
20th Apr 17, 1:38pm
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Latest figures show Government spent $550 mln of taxpayers' money in past three months to put roofs over the heads of Kiwis - but the waiting list for houses is still getting bigger; Labour slams 'expensive band aid' emergency grants
David Hargreaves would like to seen any review of the Reserve Bank undertaken as a part of a root-and-branch overhaul of its governing legislation
15th Apr 17, 7:28am
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David Hargreaves would like to seen any review of the Reserve Bank undertaken as a part of a root-and-branch overhaul of its governing legislation
Labour says empty Housing NZ land in Wellington's Hutt Valley region enough for 400 Kiwibuild and state homes; One-to-three-bedroom Kiwibuild properties at $200,000 to $350,000
12th Apr 17, 12:26pm
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Labour says empty Housing NZ land in Wellington's Hutt Valley region enough for 400 Kiwibuild and state homes; One-to-three-bedroom Kiwibuild properties at $200,000 to $350,000
Labour's monetary policy proposals are mainstream and would bring the RBNZ in line with other central banks, Harbour Asset Management's Christian Hawkesby says
12th Apr 17, 12:02pm
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Labour's monetary policy proposals are mainstream and would bring the RBNZ in line with other central banks, Harbour Asset Management's Christian Hawkesby says
House prices need to remain stable while tens of thousands of new houses come on-stream, Labour Party leader Andrew Little says; Defends $600,000 Kiwibuild price as affordable in Auckland
12th Apr 17, 7:32am
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House prices need to remain stable while tens of thousands of new houses come on-stream, Labour Party leader Andrew Little says; Defends $600,000 Kiwibuild price as affordable in Auckland
NZ First has long sought changes to how the RBNZ runs monetary policy. So Alex Tarrant attempted to ask Winston Peters what he thought about Labour's monetary policy proposals
11th Apr 17, 4:29pm
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NZ First has long sought changes to how the RBNZ runs monetary policy. So Alex Tarrant attempted to ask Winston Peters what he thought about Labour's monetary policy proposals
Election 2017 could be decided by the Maori seats, Alex Tarrant writes; While National is clearly looking to boost the Maori Party as its preferred partner over Peters, it's the Maori/Mana alliance that could have the biggest impact
9th Apr 17, 6:02am
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Election 2017 could be decided by the Maori seats, Alex Tarrant writes; While National is clearly looking to boost the Maori Party as its preferred partner over Peters, it's the Maori/Mana alliance that could have the biggest impact
Brian Fallow takes a look at Labour & the Greens' fiscal policy and wonders how they will be able to manage govt spending to 30% of GDP as health & super costs rise
8th Apr 17, 6:02am
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Brian Fallow takes a look at Labour & the Greens' fiscal policy and wonders how they will be able to manage govt spending to 30% of GDP as health & super costs rise
RMA reform Bill passes as Maori Party supports National; ACT’s Seymour lets rip on the RMA; Labour's Robertson claims process corrupt; Greens outline housing demand problems; NZF announces coalition deal would require Bill's repeal
6th Apr 17, 6:28pm
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RMA reform Bill passes as Maori Party supports National; ACT’s Seymour lets rip on the RMA; Labour's Robertson claims process corrupt; Greens outline housing demand problems; NZF announces coalition deal would require Bill's repeal
RMA politics rears its head in Parliament ahead of debate on National/Maori compromises on Iwi say over consenting process
4th Apr 17, 2:36pm
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RMA politics rears its head in Parliament ahead of debate on National/Maori compromises on Iwi say over consenting process
Labour hits out at overseas investment breach fines; Says document shows OIO investigations since 2011 show 250,000 hectares of sensitive land was illegally sold; Average fine of $8,500 a 'wet bus ticket'
28th Mar 17, 10:36am
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Labour hits out at overseas investment breach fines; Says document shows OIO investigations since 2011 show 250,000 hectares of sensitive land was illegally sold; Average fine of $8,500 a 'wet bus ticket'
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's Phil Twyford is pushing out the boundaries of Labour’s stance on housing infrastructure, eyeing a govt unit to access finance for developers
12th Mar 17, 7:14am
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Labour's Phil Twyford is pushing out the boundaries of Labour’s stance on housing infrastructure, eyeing a govt unit to access finance for developers
Labour has been laying further groundwork for its call for NZ's tax system to be fundamentally overhauled as Robertson and Wood raise inequalities in Parliament
9th Mar 17, 10:36am
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Labour has been laying further groundwork for its call for NZ's tax system to be fundamentally overhauled as Robertson and Wood raise inequalities in Parliament