S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings sees more of the same from New Zealand's big four banks
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Wellington City should be taking on more debt to limit rate increases and needs a Crown Observer to advise on this process, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says
22nd Oct 24, 3:17pm
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Wellington City should be taking on more debt to limit rate increases and needs a Crown Observer to advise on this process, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says
S&P says Aussie proposal to do away with banks' AT1 capital addresses systemic risks from the unique, big domestic retail investor base holding AT1 securities
20th Sep 24, 9:31am
S&P says Aussie proposal to do away with banks' AT1 capital addresses systemic risks from the unique, big domestic retail investor base holding AT1 securities
The Government's water reform policy may weaken LGFA’s financial stability and increase council borrowing costs, warns S&P
12th Aug 24, 3:11pm
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The Government's water reform policy may weaken LGFA’s financial stability and increase council borrowing costs, warns S&P
The Coalition Government's water reforms enable council-controlled entities to borrow through LGFA and grant Commerce Commission extensive regulatory powers
8th Aug 24, 3:11pm
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The Coalition Government's water reforms enable council-controlled entities to borrow through LGFA and grant Commerce Commission extensive regulatory powers
S&P Global Ratings raises its issuer credit rating on Liberty Financial by one notch to BBB, matching a trio of challenger banks
31st May 24, 11:01am
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S&P Global Ratings raises its issuer credit rating on Liberty Financial by one notch to BBB, matching a trio of challenger banks
Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come
31st May 24, 6:36am
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Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come
Resources Minister Shane Jones has asked for advice on whether the Government could provide insurance for the regulatory risk-adverse oil & gas industry
11th Mar 24, 3:05pm
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Resources Minister Shane Jones has asked for advice on whether the Government could provide insurance for the regulatory risk-adverse oil & gas industry
As US Modern Monetary Theory advocates make their case in Australia, Gareth Vaughan explains the world through their lens and how it might go down in New Zealand
24th Feb 24, 9:50am
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As US Modern Monetary Theory advocates make their case in Australia, Gareth Vaughan explains the world through their lens and how it might go down in New Zealand
Rates levied by local governments have been flat for a century, even as central government taxation has more than tripled, according to S&P Global Ratings
23rd Feb 24, 12:54pm
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Rates levied by local governments have been flat for a century, even as central government taxation has more than tripled, according to S&P Global Ratings
Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings
21st Feb 24, 6:51am
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Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings
The Government asks former finance minister Bill English to review its housing agency, which faces climbing construction and debt servicing costs
18th Dec 23, 4:10pm
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The Government asks former finance minister Bill English to review its housing agency, which faces climbing construction and debt servicing costs
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International credit rating agency S&P says repealing the Affordable Water Reforms could result in local government downgrades
21st Nov 23, 3:46pm
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International credit rating agency S&P says repealing the Affordable Water Reforms could result in local government downgrades
Wellington Council votes to spend another $147m restoring a town hall but economic consultants warn it may struggle to afford it
25th Oct 23, 5:10pm
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Wellington Council votes to spend another $147m restoring a town hall but economic consultants warn it may struggle to afford it
Credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings says NZ Post is facing 'ongoing structural decline' in its traditional business and will have reduced financial flexibility after sale of Kiwibank to the Crown
6th Oct 23, 12:36pm
Credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings says NZ Post is facing 'ongoing structural decline' in its traditional business and will have reduced financial flexibility after sale of Kiwibank to the Crown