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Both major political parties have made clear they would like to have a neutral body assessing the cost of party promises
4th Oct 23, 7:53am
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Both major political parties have made clear they would like to have a neutral body assessing the cost of party promises
The Labour leader Chris Hipkins insists there is no rumbling mutiny among back benchers over taxes
3rd Oct 23, 5:53pm
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The Labour leader Chris Hipkins insists there is no rumbling mutiny among back benchers over taxes
National says it doesn’t plan to provide financial support to local councils for water infrastructure under its alternative to Three Waters
2nd Oct 23, 6:33pm
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National says it doesn’t plan to provide financial support to local councils for water infrastructure under its alternative to Three Waters
National's fiscal plan trims Labour's spending track by 0.1% of GDP and debt by 0.7%
29th Sep 23, 1:20pm
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National's fiscal plan trims Labour's spending track by 0.1% of GDP and debt by 0.7%
Chris Hipkins went on the offensive in the Newshub leaders debate as he tried to win back some lost support in the polls
27th Sep 23, 9:06pm
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Chris Hipkins went on the offensive in the Newshub leaders debate as he tried to win back some lost support in the polls
Labour says there is enough room on the balance sheet to respond to another economic shock if needed
27th Sep 23, 12:12pm
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Labour says there is enough room on the balance sheet to respond to another economic shock if needed
Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis said covid had contributed to the Government's difficult financial position and that it could not be fixed in the first year
26th Sep 23, 3:16pm
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Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis said covid had contributed to the Government's difficult financial position and that it could not be fixed in the first year
Labour would allow the Climate Change Commission to set Emissions Trading Scheme settings independent of the Government
25th Sep 23, 5:58pm
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Labour would allow the Climate Change Commission to set Emissions Trading Scheme settings independent of the Government
Commerce & consumer affairs spokesman Andrew Bayly says National looking at use of biometrics, potentially the blockchain, to simplify AML verification requirements
25th Sep 23, 11:06am
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Commerce & consumer affairs spokesman Andrew Bayly says National looking at use of biometrics, potentially the blockchain, to simplify AML verification requirements
National would form a coalition of last resort with New Zealand First if necessary
25th Sep 23, 8:43am
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National would form a coalition of last resort with New Zealand First if necessary
ACT launch implodes, Winston Peters shows responsibility, and the Greens and Labour squabble over solar power
22nd Sep 23, 10:44am
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ACT launch implodes, Winston Peters shows responsibility, and the Greens and Labour squabble over solar power
Government sell-down via partial share market listing wouldn't be a massive change, Kiwibank CEO says, but requirement for a bigger dividend could impact capital plans
22nd Sep 23, 9:29am
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Government sell-down via partial share market listing wouldn't be a massive change, Kiwibank CEO says, but requirement for a bigger dividend could impact capital plans
Questions raised and thoughts aired about legislation rushed through parliament under urgency limiting scrutiny of it
21st Sep 23, 10:29am
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Questions raised and thoughts aired about legislation rushed through parliament under urgency limiting scrutiny of it
Suze Wilson says controlling the political narrative is key to winning the NZ election and it's no easy task for Chris Hipkins
20th Sep 23, 10:59am
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Suze Wilson says controlling the political narrative is key to winning the NZ election and it's no easy task for Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon debate health, housing, and war in Taiwan
19th Sep 23, 10:04pm
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Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon debate health, housing, and war in Taiwan
The National Party says the New Zealand economy is held back by bureaucratic rules and it will simplify procedures to help the economy
19th Sep 23, 11:40am
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The National Party says the New Zealand economy is held back by bureaucratic rules and it will simplify procedures to help the economy
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Labour Party pledging up to $4000 to help people install solar power systems with battery back up on their rooftops
18th Sep 23, 2:15pm
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Labour Party pledging up to $4000 to help people install solar power systems with battery back up on their rooftops
New Zealand’s economy is doing ‘okay’ but that’s not enough to win an election
16th Sep 23, 9:30am
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New Zealand’s economy is doing ‘okay’ but that’s not enough to win an election
National says it would appoint a Minister of Technology and review tax settings on stock options
15th Sep 23, 12:28pm
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National says it would appoint a Minister of Technology and review tax settings on stock options
Week 2 of the election campaign draws to a close with actual policy announcements and political theatre balancing out
15th Sep 23, 10:32am
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Week 2 of the election campaign draws to a close with actual policy announcements and political theatre balancing out
National Party pledges to end the effective ban on gene editing and genetic modification as well as making water storage schemes easier, if elected
14th Sep 23, 8:03pm
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National Party pledges to end the effective ban on gene editing and genetic modification as well as making water storage schemes easier, if elected
Is there a case for change? Putting a spotlight on NZ's political donations as the election looms
14th Sep 23, 4:14pm
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Is there a case for change? Putting a spotlight on NZ's political donations as the election looms
Three economists think National's foreign buyers tax could come up $500 million short each year
14th Sep 23, 10:31am
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Three economists think National's foreign buyers tax could come up $500 million short each year
National’s disciplined spending would 'get debt under control' while still investing in health, education, and infrastructure, Nicola Willis says
13th Sep 23, 5:13pm
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National’s disciplined spending would 'get debt under control' while still investing in health, education, and infrastructure, Nicola Willis says
After the election, Christopher Luxon’s real test could come from his right – not the left
13th Sep 23, 9:27am
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After the election, Christopher Luxon’s real test could come from his right – not the left