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Changes to Superannuation settings may be needed after 2020, but affordable until then, PM Key says
12th Jun 12, 11:21am
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Changes to Superannuation settings may be needed after 2020, but affordable until then, PM Key says
PM Key thinks Europe will "muddle-through" crisis; "Utterly convinced" about Merkel's resolve; Feeling better about NZ's position
11th Jun 12, 5:36pm
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PM Key thinks Europe will "muddle-through" crisis; "Utterly convinced" about Merkel's resolve; Feeling better about NZ's position
Super age policies: What the different political parties say about whether to raise the Super age, and if so, when
11th Jun 12, 2:12pm
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Super age policies: What the different political parties say about whether to raise the Super age, and if so, when
Who owns all the homes? MPs own all the homes: New Zealand's 121 Members of Parliament own at least 292 properties between them
8th Jun 12, 9:26am
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Who owns all the homes? MPs own all the homes: New Zealand's 121 Members of Parliament own at least 292 properties between them
NZ's low public debt means govt has scope to delay 2014/15 surplus, IMF says; Global economy, widening current account are risks
8th Jun 12, 8:58am
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NZ's low public debt means govt has scope to delay 2014/15 surplus, IMF says; Global economy, widening current account are risks
Education Minister Parata backtracks on Budget teacher-student ratio changes tipped to save NZ$170 mln, but 2014/15 surplus track not affected
7th Jun 12, 2:55pm
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Education Minister Parata backtracks on Budget teacher-student ratio changes tipped to save NZ$170 mln, but 2014/15 surplus track not affected
Key: Even if promise not to hike Super age had been made, Budget 2012 would not have dealt with it; Happy with costs out to 2020
28th May 12, 5:29pm
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Key: Even if promise not to hike Super age had been made, Budget 2012 would not have dealt with it; Happy with costs out to 2020
Labour considers not letting KiwiSaver savings out of NZ; Touts CGT, compulsory KiwiSaver, R&D tax credits, Super age reform in Budget response
28th May 12, 10:29am
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Labour considers not letting KiwiSaver savings out of NZ; Touts CGT, compulsory KiwiSaver, R&D tax credits, Super age reform in Budget response
Aussie-NZ wage gap will close if govt sticks to current plan for productivity growth over next 5-10 years, Finance Minister English says
28th May 12, 8:28am
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Aussie-NZ wage gap will close if govt sticks to current plan for productivity growth over next 5-10 years, Finance Minister English says
Budget 2012 tax base broadening moves to target high income NZers avoiding obligations, English says; Budget theme 'confidence in uncertain times'
23rd May 12, 10:23am
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Budget 2012 tax base broadening moves to target high income NZers avoiding obligations, English says; Budget theme 'confidence in uncertain times'
Finance Minister English welcomes jump in investor confidence for rental property if it means more house building; Doesn't see bubble
22nd May 12, 1:15pm
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Finance Minister English welcomes jump in investor confidence for rental property if it means more house building; Doesn't see bubble
Key, Parker both wary of NZ's private debt; Key says controlling public debt will keep mortgage rates down, Parker eyes private savings, CGT
22nd May 12, 9:39am
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Key, Parker both wary of NZ's private debt; Key says controlling public debt will keep mortgage rates down, Parker eyes private savings, CGT
Key won't budge on Super at 65 stance even if European situation deteriorates to point where govt needs to look at policy changes
21st May 12, 5:57pm
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Key won't budge on Super at 65 stance even if European situation deteriorates to point where govt needs to look at policy changes
PM Key says NZ Government would delay move to surplus beyond 2014/15 and borrow more if Euro crisis worsens considerably
21st May 12, 4:56pm
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PM Key says NZ Government would delay move to surplus beyond 2014/15 and borrow more if Euro crisis worsens considerably
Key takes aim at hostile, aggressive and antagonistic media, but not worried about it; Highlights 'tabloid and sensationalist' NZ Herald
15th May 12, 1:00pm
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Key takes aim at hostile, aggressive and antagonistic media, but not worried about it; Highlights 'tabloid and sensationalist' NZ Herald
Budget 2012 forecasts will show net debt stays below 30% of GDP, despite govt's worsening financial position, PM Key says
15th May 12, 11:14am
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Budget 2012 forecasts will show net debt stays below 30% of GDP, despite govt's worsening financial position, PM Key says
English welcomes NZ$ fall, Key eyes effect of EU downturn on China following anti-austerity Greek, French and German election results
8th May 12, 4:19pm
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English welcomes NZ$ fall, Key eyes effect of EU downturn on China following anti-austerity Greek, French and German election results
Govt tax take in nine months to March NZ$1.6 bln lower than pre-election forecast, but Treasury sees boost over next quarter
8th May 12, 9:44am
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Govt tax take in nine months to March NZ$1.6 bln lower than pre-election forecast, but Treasury sees boost over next quarter
French, Greek elections show what happens if govts delay hard choices; NZ govt took them, PM Key says; Attacks high top tax rates
7th May 12, 8:51am
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French, Greek elections show what happens if govts delay hard choices; NZ govt took them, PM Key says; Attacks high top tax rates
BusinessDesk: Pharmac and ‘public interest’ regulation bottom line for TPP, says Labour's Goff
4th May 12, 5:36pm
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BusinessDesk: Pharmac and ‘public interest’ regulation bottom line for TPP, says Labour's Goff
Shearer says Labour will delay policy to immediately start contributions to Cullen Fund until govt can afford it; Likes Super at 67 policy
4th May 12, 8:37am
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Shearer says Labour will delay policy to immediately start contributions to Cullen Fund until govt can afford it; Likes Super at 67 policy
Frequent Kiwi travellers to the US may get in easier as the two countries look to match up customs fast-tracking systems
2nd May 12, 11:31am
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Frequent Kiwi travellers to the US may get in easier as the two countries look to match up customs fast-tracking systems
Budget 2012 forecasts will show 2014/15 surplus, PM Key says; Govt eyes student loans, better targeting of financial assistance
1st May 12, 12:35pm
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Budget 2012 forecasts will show 2014/15 surplus, PM Key says; Govt eyes student loans, better targeting of financial assistance
Budget 2012 will have implications for some Kiwis, but not slash and burn; Key says, as govt looks for NZ$640 mln spending plug
30th Apr 12, 5:57pm
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Budget 2012 will have implications for some Kiwis, but not slash and burn; Key says, as govt looks for NZ$640 mln spending plug
Govt sticks to surplus track despite latest projections showing NZ$1 bln deterioration in 2014/15 balance from NZ$370 mln surplus to NZ$640 mln deficit
26th Apr 12, 12:59pm
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Govt sticks to surplus track despite latest projections showing NZ$1 bln deterioration in 2014/15 balance from NZ$370 mln surplus to NZ$640 mln deficit