National
Government operating deficit already 6.3% worse than expected in first 4 mths of year due to lower tax take, interest rates
5th Dec 12, 10:09am
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Government operating deficit already 6.3% worse than expected in first 4 mths of year due to lower tax take, interest rates
PM Key on LVR controls: 'For financial stability, not monetary policy means; Too easy to get around restrictions'
4th Dec 12, 4:42pm
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PM Key on LVR controls: 'For financial stability, not monetary policy means; Too easy to get around restrictions'
PM Key on NZ housing fix: Increasing land supply in Auckland the answer, not a massive government-subsidised build
4th Dec 12, 8:20am
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PM Key on NZ housing fix: Increasing land supply in Auckland the answer, not a massive government-subsidised build
Latest TV1 poll shows Labour-Greens govt if election held today; National biggest party, but lack of potential partners poses 2014 "challenge," PM Key says
3rd Dec 12, 9:46am
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Latest TV1 poll shows Labour-Greens govt if election held today; National biggest party, but lack of potential partners poses 2014 "challenge," PM Key says
NZ needs to focus on competitive advantages, PM Key says; Defends surplus track; Notes Reserve Bank would be cutting OCR if growth outlook bad
19th Nov 12, 3:44pm
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NZ needs to focus on competitive advantages, PM Key says; Defends surplus track; Notes Reserve Bank would be cutting OCR if growth outlook bad
Housing Minister Heatley eyes 500-600 homes at Hobsonville to be sold for NZ$485,000 or less; 'Considered more affordable in Auckland context'
16th Nov 12, 1:52pm
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Housing Minister Heatley eyes 500-600 homes at Hobsonville to be sold for NZ$485,000 or less; 'Considered more affordable in Auckland context'
Winston Peters has learnt his lesson about monetary policy and the NZ$, he says; So what would he do differently now than when Treasurer?
15th Nov 12, 2:47pm
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Winston Peters has learnt his lesson about monetary policy and the NZ$, he says; So what would he do differently now than when Treasurer?
Banks gouging rural customers, National Wairarapa MP Hayes tells Finance Minister English; English tells customers to shop around for lower rates
14th Nov 12, 4:51pm
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Banks gouging rural customers, National Wairarapa MP Hayes tells Finance Minister English; English tells customers to shop around for lower rates
Government releases response to Productivity Commission's housing affordability report
29th Oct 12, 3:11pm
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Government releases response to Productivity Commission's housing affordability report
ANZ to announce end of National bank brand and integration of National customers into ANZ bank later today, DomPost reports; ANZ says no decision made yet
26th Sep 12, 6:56am
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ANZ to announce end of National bank brand and integration of National customers into ANZ bank later today, DomPost reports; ANZ says no decision made yet
Finance Minister English on why the govt won't change NZ exchange rate policy; Says others' unorthodox policies carry large risks, create imbalances
21st Sep 12, 9:13am
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Finance Minister English on why the govt won't change NZ exchange rate policy; Says others' unorthodox policies carry large risks, create imbalances
ANZ National Chief Economist Cameron Bagrie delays expectation of first Official Cash Rate hike out to 2014; first bank economist to shift from mid 2013
5th Sep 12, 4:32pm
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ANZ National Chief Economist Cameron Bagrie delays expectation of first Official Cash Rate hike out to 2014; first bank economist to shift from mid 2013
National still wants Super Fund to invest 40% in New Zealand, PM Key says, as Labour's Parker highlights 2008 election target not met
22nd Aug 12, 5:19pm
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National still wants Super Fund to invest 40% in New Zealand, PM Key says, as Labour's Parker highlights 2008 election target not met
Next window for Mighty River Power sale in March, if water rights issues delay November plan, PM Key says
6th Aug 12, 8:16am
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Next window for Mighty River Power sale in March, if water rights issues delay November plan, PM Key says
NZ Govt still on track for 2014/15 surplus, despite prospect of 'subdued world growth, or even recession,' PM Key says; 'World is now a different place'
16th Jul 12, 10:07am
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NZ Govt still on track for 2014/15 surplus, despite prospect of 'subdued world growth, or even recession,' PM Key says; 'World is now a different place'
PM Key not worried about urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing as Maori Council seeks to delay partial sale of Mighty River Power
9th Jul 12, 7:45am
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PM Key not worried about urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing as Maori Council seeks to delay partial sale of Mighty River Power
Govt finances in better position than expected in May Budget due to higher corporate and GST tax take; ACC losses blow out operating deficit
6th Jul 12, 10:00am
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Govt finances in better position than expected in May Budget due to higher corporate and GST tax take; ACC losses blow out operating deficit
Govt to leave agriculture out of Emissions Trading Scheme until at least 2015, Climate Change Minister Groser says
2nd Jul 12, 3:42pm
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Govt to leave agriculture out of Emissions Trading Scheme until at least 2015, Climate Change Minister Groser says
PM Key argues across-the-board Capital Gains Tax would work, but exemptions mean 'Parnell rich' would avoid it because they're 'smarter than the left'
2nd Jul 12, 8:38am
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PM Key argues across-the-board Capital Gains Tax would work, but exemptions mean 'Parnell rich' would avoid it because they're 'smarter than the left'
Key: No plans for drug test as part of benefit application, but English makes fair point about youth on benefits not taking jobs because drug tests needed
29th Jun 12, 11:58am
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Key: No plans for drug test as part of benefit application, but English makes fair point about youth on benefits not taking jobs because drug tests needed
Finance Minister English frustrated by talk about NZ$; Says credit rating agencies say it's too high, while some are viewing it as safe haven; Eyes global deflation
28th Jun 12, 2:29pm
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Finance Minister English frustrated by talk about NZ$; Says credit rating agencies say it's too high, while some are viewing it as safe haven; Eyes global deflation
Govt sets public service targets: Wants to cut long-term beneficiary numbers 30% by 2017; Wants more skilled youngsters
25th Jun 12, 4:00pm
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Govt sets public service targets: Wants to cut long-term beneficiary numbers 30% by 2017; Wants more skilled youngsters
PM Key quizzed on unwillingness of businesses to invest, asked whether govt might step in with new plans; 'No' in the short term
19th Jun 12, 8:43am
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PM Key quizzed on unwillingness of businesses to invest, asked whether govt might step in with new plans; 'No' in the short term
Treasury may reassess Budget 2012 forecasts before December half-year update following worse Reserve Bank outlook, PM Key says
18th Jun 12, 5:23pm
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Treasury may reassess Budget 2012 forecasts before December half-year update following worse Reserve Bank outlook, PM Key says
Auditor General to investigate govt process of awarding convention centre deal to SkyCity following Green Party complaint
13th Jun 12, 11:17am
Auditor General to investigate govt process of awarding convention centre deal to SkyCity following Green Party complaint