National
Assuming National does lead the next Government, it needs to urgently address the dog's breakfast it had created with the housing portfolio
25th Sep 17, 3:47pm
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Assuming National does lead the next Government, it needs to urgently address the dog's breakfast it had created with the housing portfolio
GDP grows bang in line with market expectations; per capita GDP grows 0.3% in the quarter; construction activity shrinks again
21st Sep 17, 11:06am
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GDP grows bang in line with market expectations; per capita GDP grows 0.3% in the quarter; construction activity shrinks again
The housing market is bearing up surprisingly well; the real question now is whether it will be 'left alone' or not after the election
19th Sep 17, 12:01pm
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The housing market is bearing up surprisingly well; the real question now is whether it will be 'left alone' or not after the election
After years of hands-off tactics from central government, whatever hue of administration takes over after September 23 is likely to be more interventionist in the housing market
11th Sep 17, 4:20pm
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After years of hands-off tactics from central government, whatever hue of administration takes over after September 23 is likely to be more interventionist in the housing market
An Immigration NZ sample of 600 live Skilled Migrant Category applications in March shows 57% were for jobs offering less than the new median wage threshold
21st Apr 17, 7:50am
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An Immigration NZ sample of 600 live Skilled Migrant Category applications in March shows 57% were for jobs offering less than the new median wage threshold
No possibility of govt legislating before election for 'technical' changes to Reserve Bank operations stemming from Treasury review, PM English says; Joyce requests review on OCR committee, Bank legislation overview
10th Apr 17, 4:36pm
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No possibility of govt legislating before election for 'technical' changes to Reserve Bank operations stemming from Treasury review, PM English says; Joyce requests review on OCR committee, Bank legislation overview
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
Labour responds to challenge from Joyce that political parties should seriously consider ProdComm urban planning proposals in Election 2017 campaign; Notes similarities to current policies
29th Mar 17, 2:10pm
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Labour responds to challenge from Joyce that political parties should seriously consider ProdComm urban planning proposals in Election 2017 campaign; Notes similarities to current policies
Warnings on New Zealand's environmental performance this week mean the intergenerational debate just got real in an election year, Alex Tarrant says
26th Mar 17, 6:02am
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Warnings on New Zealand's environmental performance this week mean the intergenerational debate just got real in an election year, Alex Tarrant says
Key on economic policy successes, regrets including flag debate and TPP, Christchurch quake and Pike River, losing troops overseas and life in Parliament
22nd Mar 17, 6:47pm
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Key on economic policy successes, regrets including flag debate and TPP, Christchurch quake and Pike River, losing troops overseas and life in Parliament
Labour's targeted-bond housing infrastructure plan gets support from the New Zealand Initiative, critique from Infrastructure Minister Steven Joyce
16th Mar 17, 9:38am
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Labour's targeted-bond housing infrastructure plan gets support from the New Zealand Initiative, critique from Infrastructure Minister Steven Joyce
PM English bats away questions on what the govt might do with surplus cash; Tax cuts are just one of the choices it has; Infrastructure, population growth and debt pressures still have front seats
13th Mar 17, 7:36pm
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PM English bats away questions on what the govt might do with surplus cash; Tax cuts are just one of the choices it has; Infrastructure, population growth and debt pressures still have front seats
PM's Wellington rent rise 'success' comment, another olive branch to Peters on Super and tax cuts vs Cullen Fund contributions - Wednesday in Parliament
8th Mar 17, 4:32pm
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PM's Wellington rent rise 'success' comment, another olive branch to Peters on Super and tax cuts vs Cullen Fund contributions - Wednesday in Parliament
Generational comparisons not helpful during superannuation debate, PM English says
7th Mar 17, 10:48am
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Generational comparisons not helpful during superannuation debate, PM English says
Govt building boom claim fueled by 137% rise in building costs since 2004, Labour says; Twyford vs Smith in Parliament take-two
15th Feb 17, 3:55pm
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Govt building boom claim fueled by 137% rise in building costs since 2004, Labour says; Twyford vs Smith in Parliament take-two
Smith, Twyford & Peters battle over housing figures as consents-to-builds rates, state house building and shortfall estimates are aired in Parliament
15th Feb 17, 6:29am
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Smith, Twyford & Peters battle over housing figures as consents-to-builds rates, state house building and shortfall estimates are aired in Parliament
PM John Key denies non-resident buyers a major factor in Auckland house prices; says Labour's revelation of data on Chinese sounding names shows desperation; won't work politically
20th Jul 15, 9:38am
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PM John Key denies non-resident buyers a major factor in Auckland house prices; says Labour's revelation of data on Chinese sounding names shows desperation; won't work politically
PM rejects Andrew Little's claim the Government is being irresponsible by refusing to acknowledge issue with affordability of NZ Super or allow a debate
25th May 15, 9:38pm
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PM rejects Andrew Little's claim the Government is being irresponsible by refusing to acknowledge issue with affordability of NZ Super or allow a debate
Labour's Andrew Little accuses Key of using 'megaphone diplomacy' on the RBNZ over interest rates; Key accuses Labour of hypocrisy
11th Mar 15, 9:01pm
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Labour's Andrew Little accuses Key of using 'megaphone diplomacy' on the RBNZ over interest rates; Key accuses Labour of hypocrisy
David Cunliffe withdraws from Labour leadership race; says supports Andrew Little's candidacy; Race left to Robertson, Little, Parker and possibly Shearer
13th Oct 14, 2:53pm
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David Cunliffe withdraws from Labour leadership race; says supports Andrew Little's candidacy; Race left to Robertson, Little, Parker and possibly Shearer
Former union leader and list MP Andrew Little says he will run for Labour leadership
9th Oct 14, 11:45am
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Former union leader and list MP Andrew Little says he will run for Labour leadership
English says council land restrictions worsen poverty; Govt focused on more private sector capital for social housing; Greens call comments "bizarre"
8th Oct 14, 10:22am
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English says council land restrictions worsen poverty; Govt focused on more private sector capital for social housing; Greens call comments "bizarre"
Key signals big shift towards community-provided social housing from pure state housing in creating 'super group' of housing ministers
6th Oct 14, 2:33pm
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Key signals big shift towards community-provided social housing from pure state housing in creating 'super group' of housing ministers
PM John Key names new cabinet; Smith gets Environment; Bridges gets Transport; Adams gets Justice; Tolley gets Social Development
6th Oct 14, 10:56am
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PM John Key names new cabinet; Smith gets Environment; Bridges gets Transport; Adams gets Justice; Tolley gets Social Development
Key set to announce new cabinet at 11 am; says new names and portfolios may surprise some, but English and Joyce keep finance and economic roles
6th Oct 14, 8:49am
Key set to announce new cabinet at 11 am; says new names and portfolios may surprise some, but English and Joyce keep finance and economic roles