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National loses 2% support in poll as Ross saga unravels

23 Oct 18, 7:07pm

One News/Colmar Brunton poll puts support for Labour ahead of National and Ardern way ahead of Bridges, despite respondents' pessimism on the economy
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When kindness meets tough reality

11 Oct 18, 8:48am

Peter Dunne

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Peter Dunne says when the Govt Budget is in surplus, the focus comes much more onto the quality and overall value of the new spending being proposed, and that requires Ministers to make some very strong judgements
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Treasury seeks views on new infrastructure agency

8 Oct 18, 3:14pm

David Hargreaves

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A discussion document has been released for consultation on the proposed independent infrastructure agency through which it is planned to lift the quality of infrastructure investment in New Zealand
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Blame the politicians, not the system

21 Sep 18, 9:34am

Peter Dunne

22 comments

Peter Dunne says Jacinda Ardern's apparent unwillingness to ruffle coalition feathers is starting to work against her, suggests she takes a leaf out of Helen Clark's playbook
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'We are a government of change'

16 Sep 18, 7:50pm

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern outlines 'blueprint' setting out the Coalition Government's priorities and steps 'to build a more modern and fairer New Zealand'
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Robertson distances himself from Jones' regional banking push

6 Sep 18, 2:05pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

5 comments

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says location of bank branches is up to banks, but notes banks need a 'social licence' to operate
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Who is really pulling the Government's strings?

6 Sep 18, 9:12am

Peter Dunne

51 comments

Peter Dunne says the Government has to all intents and purposes become a New Zealand First/Labour coalition
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The sheer scale of the Provincial Growth Fund could be problematic for the Government

2 Sep 18, 7:02am

Jason Walls

14 comments

Shane Jones’ multi-billion-dollar Provincial Growth Fund still has a long way to go before reaching its $3 billion target, Jason Walls says the next couple of years might prove to be a political headache for the Government
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Shane Jones to lobby RBNZ Governor for regional banking services

30 Aug 18, 9:27am

Jason Walls

21 comments

NZ First MP Shane Jones unhappy with banks' reduced regional services at a time when they’re making ‘stupendous profits.' To meet RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr to plead his case
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Budget Responsibility Rules: The thorn in Robertson’s side that won’t go away

19 Aug 18, 6:02am

Jason Walls

43 comments

Before the 2020 election, Finance Minister Grant Robertson must decide if Labour will stick with the Budget Responsibility Rules, or ditch them. Jason Walls says this will be a hugely significant decision
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Shane Jones 'opens NZ for business' with new infrastructure agency

17 Aug 18, 2:30pm

Jason Walls

29 comments

Minister of Infrastructure Shane Jones says a new independent body will help sort out some of NZ’s major infrastructure issues, as well as helping to attract local and foreign investment
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Government doubles one billion trees scheme budget

13 Aug 18, 4:00pm

Jason Walls

48 comments

The Government will inject another $240 million to help plant one billion trees over 10 years – this is in addition to the $245 million already allocated
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‘Reset or death’ for Govt procurement policy

6 Aug 18, 12:21pm

Jason Walls

25 comments

The Government will undergo a reset in its procurement policy, after major construction sector players lobbied Ministers to lead by example
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Winston Peters owes Gerry Brownlee and Jacinda Ardern an apology

5 Aug 18, 7:22am

Jason Walls

36 comments

After a relatively controversy-free six weeks as Acting PM, Winston Peters’ disgraceful comments in the House on Wednesday have marred his short tenure, Jason Walls argues
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Ebert collapse highlights need for infrastructure agency – Jones

2 Aug 18, 3:44pm

Jason Walls

13 comments

Shane Jones says the woes in the construction industry reveal why a beefed-up independent infrastructure agency is needed in NZ
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Peters' performance has reinforced his importance to the Government

2 Aug 18, 10:19am

Peter Dunne

17 comments

After his stint as Acting PM Winston Peters will consider, with some justification, that he should play a much more prominent role in the leadership and direction of the government, says Peter Dunne
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Peters sideswipes former Aussie PM

30 Jul 18, 5:14pm

Jason Walls

39 comments

Acting PM Winston Peters hits back at John Howard for his comments over the weekend that last year’s election was an 'unjust and unfair political result'
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Jones’ advice to new Fonterra chairman – ‘tame the emolument culture’

27 Jul 18, 10:30am

Jason Walls

7 comments

Fonterra chairman John Wilson stood down on Friday, citing health reasons. Fonterra critic Shane Jones has a few words of advice for new chairman John Monaghan
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Acting PM says there is scope to loosen budget responsibility rules

23 Jul 18, 5:06pm

Jason Walls

61 comments

Winston Peters has joined Greens’ co-leader James Shaw in saying the Government might want to look at loosening its budgetary rules before the next election
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Bridges’ two-month charm offensive across NZ – was it worth it?

23 Jul 18, 6:28am

Jason Walls

32 comments

National Party leader Simon Bridges has led more than 70 town-hall style meetings since May in a bid to let people know ‘what kind of bloke’ he is
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