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Have your say: New ACT leader Brash says not prudent to set bottom lines for economic policies; Should he, and what should they be?
2nd May 11, 8:20am
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Have your say: New ACT leader Brash says not prudent to set bottom lines for economic policies; Should he, and what should they be?
Labour's Cunliffe says Finance Minister Bill English is under pressure from new ACT leader Don Brash
29th Apr 11, 3:27pm
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Labour's Cunliffe says Finance Minister Bill English is under pressure from new ACT leader Don Brash
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: The Blogosphere's reacts to Don Brash's takeover of Act, and all the old Brash cartoons
29th Apr 11, 3:23pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: The Blogosphere's reacts to Don Brash's takeover of Act, and all the old Brash cartoons
Treasury reviews NZ$880 million worth of govt spending on policy advice, but doesn't recommend specific cuts
28th Apr 11, 11:03am
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Treasury reviews NZ$880 million worth of govt spending on policy advice, but doesn't recommend specific cuts
Have your say: Should former National leader and RBNZ Governor Don Brash take over leadership of the Act Party?
26th Apr 11, 9:57am
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Have your say: Should former National leader and RBNZ Governor Don Brash take over leadership of the Act Party?
Alex Tarrant compares Labour's and NZ First's economic policies and finds they are the same; What to expect from a coalition of the left
19th Apr 11, 3:07pm
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Alex Tarrant compares Labour's and NZ First's economic policies and finds they are the same; What to expect from a coalition of the left
Have your say: Should National let Act leader Rodney Hide win Epsom, or can they afford to lose the Act Party?
19th Apr 11, 9:34am
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Have your say: Should National let Act leader Rodney Hide win Epsom, or can they afford to lose the Act Party?
Labour would look at allowing RBNZ to control mortgage loan to value ratios to curb price pressures, leader Goff says
18th Apr 11, 3:47pm
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Labour would look at allowing RBNZ to control mortgage loan to value ratios to curb price pressures, leader Goff says
National could govern alone after Nov 26 election if Act, United Future don't re-enter Parliament, iPredict says
5th Apr 11, 1:01pm
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National could govern alone after Nov 26 election if Act, United Future don't re-enter Parliament, iPredict says
No timeframe for when building consent issuance for new dwellings pick up, Brownlee says
5th Apr 11, 11:03am
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No timeframe for when building consent issuance for new dwellings pick up, Brownlee says
Labour's Cunliffe calls on Finance Minister English to resign over South Canterbury Finance handling
5th Apr 11, 9:09am
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Labour's Cunliffe calls on Finance Minister English to resign over South Canterbury Finance handling
NZ's electricity market isn't deep and liquid enough to cater for hedging, PM Key says in response to Genesis price spike
5th Apr 11, 8:34am
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NZ's electricity market isn't deep and liquid enough to cater for hedging, PM Key says in response to Genesis price spike
PM Key welcomes house price investigation, but says housing much more affordable now than under previous Labour govt
4th Apr 11, 6:43pm
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PM Key welcomes house price investigation, but says housing much more affordable now than under previous Labour govt
ANZ and National cut their 6 month mortgage rates to 5.99% from 6.35%
4th Apr 11, 5:15pm
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ANZ and National cut their 6 month mortgage rates to 5.99% from 6.35%
PM Key says government has spent NZ$1.1 billion on Canterbury quakes, much more to come
4th Apr 11, 4:25pm
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PM Key says government has spent NZ$1.1 billion on Canterbury quakes, much more to come
Greens want coalition with Labour, but will still deal with National if they have to
4th Apr 11, 12:15pm
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Greens want coalition with Labour, but will still deal with National if they have to
PM Key argues quake levy would have to last 15 years as Greens say 57% of NZers support proposal
4th Apr 11, 10:19am
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PM Key argues quake levy would have to last 15 years as Greens say 57% of NZers support proposal
PM Key adds Justice to Health and Education portfolios that won't face spending cuts in May Budget
28th Mar 11, 8:32am
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PM Key adds Justice to Health and Education portfolios that won't face spending cuts in May Budget
Earthquake levy has same risk as increasing debt in terms of credit rating, hence need for control of budget spending, English says
24th Mar 11, 7:19pm
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Earthquake levy has same risk as increasing debt in terms of credit rating, hence need for control of budget spending, English says
Labour plans mixture of debt, spending cuts and higher top tax rate to pay for quake costs and revive economy
23rd Mar 11, 6:30pm
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Labour plans mixture of debt, spending cuts and higher top tax rate to pay for quake costs and revive economy
'We should pay back our own debts in fairness to future generations,' Finance Minister Bill English says
22nd Mar 11, 6:13pm
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'We should pay back our own debts in fairness to future generations,' Finance Minister Bill English says
Labour leader Goff steps up call for govt to act on skills shortage to deal with Canty rebuild, Auckland housing shortage and leaky homes repairs
9th Mar 11, 10:31am
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Labour leader Goff steps up call for govt to act on skills shortage to deal with Canty rebuild, Auckland housing shortage and leaky homes repairs
Major trades skills shortage looms as Christchurch needs workers for rebuild, Labour leader Goff says
8th Mar 11, 1:02pm
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Major trades skills shortage looms as Christchurch needs workers for rebuild, Labour leader Goff says
Labour caucus reshuffle puts greater emphasis on finance and youth employment as it attacks National's handling of the economy
3rd Feb 11, 1:11pm
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Labour caucus reshuffle puts greater emphasis on finance and youth employment as it attacks National's handling of the economy
Labour leader Goff eyes those offsetting rental property losses against other income then making capital gains, but capital gains tax still off agenda
31st Jan 11, 4:05pm
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Labour leader Goff eyes those offsetting rental property losses against other income then making capital gains, but capital gains tax still off agenda