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Brian Easton questions whether it's worth taking recent tax proposals from political parties seriously as the run-up to a general election is always a political ‘silly season’
Brian Easton questions whether it's worth taking recent tax proposals from political parties seriously as the run-up to a general election is always a political ‘silly season’
Most people think 'centrist' means 'moderate', but it ain’t necessarily so
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Most people think 'centrist' means 'moderate', but it ain’t necessarily so
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Election 2023: Live results, commentary, and updates from campaign events around the country
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Election 2023: Live results, commentary, and updates from campaign events around the country
There will be no shortage of dramatic subplots to follow as the election results roll in on Saturday night
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There will be no shortage of dramatic subplots to follow as the election results roll in on Saturday night
TOP economy policy includes 30-year infrastructure plan, compulsory KiwiSaver enrolment at birth and a regional talent visa for immigration
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TOP economy policy includes 30-year infrastructure plan, compulsory KiwiSaver enrolment at birth and a regional talent visa for immigration
A Taxpayers’ Union – Curia poll shows The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji trailing behind National in the Ilam electorate
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A Taxpayers’ Union – Curia poll shows The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji trailing behind National in the Ilam electorate
Political parties' energy spokespeople speak at election forum on energy policies with red tape and the need to reduce fossil fuel consumption being major concerns
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Political parties' energy spokespeople speak at election forum on energy policies with red tape and the need to reduce fossil fuel consumption being major concerns
National & Act dismissive of proposals to reform the electoral system, Greens & TOP supportive, PM not excited
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National & Act dismissive of proposals to reform the electoral system, Greens & TOP supportive, PM not excited
Parliamentary hopefuls The Opportunities Party would give the Climate Change Commission independent powers similar to the Reserve Bank
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Parliamentary hopefuls The Opportunities Party would give the Climate Change Commission independent powers similar to the Reserve Bank
Government's 'Affordable Water Reform' gives councils more control but could reduce the efficiencies of scale
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Government's 'Affordable Water Reform' gives councils more control but could reduce the efficiencies of scale
Chris Trotter assesses the political landscape heading into the 2023 election year
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Chris Trotter assesses the political landscape heading into the 2023 election year
The Opportunities Party proposes a new $15,000 tax free threshold as part of a major rebalancing of the tax system
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The Opportunities Party proposes a new $15,000 tax free threshold as part of a major rebalancing of the tax system
Bernard Hickey argues the latest migration loosening emphasises how hard it is for NZ Inc to kick its low wage, low investment, low tax and high land price habits
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Bernard Hickey argues the latest migration loosening emphasises how hard it is for NZ Inc to kick its low wage, low investment, low tax and high land price habits
TOP Leader Raf Manji says an inquiry into the RBNZ's Covid-19 response could help establish a blueprint for managing future crises
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TOP Leader Raf Manji says an inquiry into the RBNZ's Covid-19 response could help establish a blueprint for managing future crises
Finance Minister believes NZ is in a strong position to weather the current global storms
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Finance Minister believes NZ is in a strong position to weather the current global storms