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Reserve Bank finally convinces politicians to support debt-to-income restrictions for home loan borrowers after years of lobbying
25th Jan 24, 4:12pm
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Reserve Bank finally convinces politicians to support debt-to-income restrictions for home loan borrowers after years of lobbying
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
The government hopes private investors will fund social services – the evidence isn’t so optimistic
7th Dec 23, 10:06am
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The government hopes private investors will fund social services – the evidence isn’t so optimistic
If those elected to the Māori Seats refuse to take them, then what possible reason could the country have for retaining them? – asks Chris Trotter
4th Dec 23, 9:33am
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If those elected to the Māori Seats refuse to take them, then what possible reason could the country have for retaining them? – asks Chris Trotter
Chris Trotter looks at whether Christopher Luxon's corporate leadership style can cut it in politics
20th Nov 23, 7:52am
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Chris Trotter looks at whether Christopher Luxon's corporate leadership style can cut it in politics
National Party re-states its policy on the age of eligibility for NZ Super, only ACT agrees among other parties
11th Sep 23, 2:05pm
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National Party re-states its policy on the age of eligibility for NZ Super, only ACT agrees among other parties
Legal and business experts are warning the Government that paying for a tax break on fruit and vegetables with changes to depreciation law could have expensive consequences
15th Aug 23, 9:32am
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Legal and business experts are warning the Government that paying for a tax break on fruit and vegetables with changes to depreciation law could have expensive consequences
Eric Frykberg goes in search of solutions to superannuation affordability and looks at how past decisions have shaped today's super situation
23rd Jun 23, 10:21am
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Eric Frykberg goes in search of solutions to superannuation affordability and looks at how past decisions have shaped today's super situation
Economist Brian Easton says Cyclone Gabrielle is a challenge to fiscal stability. He would prefer a special tax to pay for remediation and adaption
13th Mar 23, 9:57am
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Economist Brian Easton says Cyclone Gabrielle is a challenge to fiscal stability. He would prefer a special tax to pay for remediation and adaption
'Bills' by LunchMoney Lewis, writes Chris Trotter, must be the all-time strangest theme-song ever chosen by a National Party leader
8th Aug 22, 7:32am
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'Bills' by LunchMoney Lewis, writes Chris Trotter, must be the all-time strangest theme-song ever chosen by a National Party leader
Curtain falls on $300m government capital facility established for use in emergency by Kiwibank
14th Apr 22, 10:33am
Curtain falls on $300m government capital facility established for use in emergency by Kiwibank
National commits to restoring inflation as the Reserve Bank's sole monetary policy target, removing the employment target and the requirement for the Bank to assess the impacts of policy changes on house prices
10th Feb 22, 4:19pm
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National commits to restoring inflation as the Reserve Bank's sole monetary policy target, removing the employment target and the requirement for the Bank to assess the impacts of policy changes on house prices
Luxon has, very clearly, chosen to reject the option of presenting a 'flinty-faced' National Party to an electorate grown accustomed to the rhetoric of 'kindness'
6th Dec 21, 9:14am
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Luxon has, very clearly, chosen to reject the option of presenting a 'flinty-faced' National Party to an electorate grown accustomed to the rhetoric of 'kindness'
Some might ask why National MPs would install yet another 'successful business person' at the helm of their party? Isn’t one Todd Muller enough?
29th Nov 21, 7:35am
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Some might ask why National MPs would install yet another 'successful business person' at the helm of their party? Isn’t one Todd Muller enough?
Roger J Kerr says the foreign exchange markets seem to be taking the view that the historical GDP growth numbers are questionable and the risks ahead for the NZ economy outweigh any positive past performance
20th Sep 21, 8:15am
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Roger J Kerr says the foreign exchange markets seem to be taking the view that the historical GDP growth numbers are questionable and the risks ahead for the NZ economy outweigh any positive past performance
Roger J Kerr tackles the nitty gritty on our current handling of the Covid pandemic, the direction of the economy and what it all means for the future value of the NZ dollar
13th Sep 21, 8:19am
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Roger J Kerr tackles the nitty gritty on our current handling of the Covid pandemic, the direction of the economy and what it all means for the future value of the NZ dollar
Roger J Kerr says our currency seems to have 'zoomed' up too far and too fast, so, a fall seems likely in coming days
6th Sep 21, 8:30am
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Roger J Kerr says our currency seems to have 'zoomed' up too far and too fast, so, a fall seems likely in coming days
Roger J Kerr suggests John Key and Bill English would have done a better job of managing the current Covid crisis
30th Aug 21, 9:25am
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Roger J Kerr suggests John Key and Bill English would have done a better job of managing the current Covid crisis
The RBNZ finally gets conditional agreement from the Finance Minister for debt serviceability tools, but the initial one it's able to use is likely to be one pushed by the bank lobby group
17th Jun 21, 10:30am
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The RBNZ finally gets conditional agreement from the Finance Minister for debt serviceability tools, but the initial one it's able to use is likely to be one pushed by the bank lobby group
Bill English takes aim at central banks for overcooking their responses to COVID-19 in fear of repeating mistakes made during the Global Financial Crisis
10th Mar 21, 10:00am
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Bill English takes aim at central banks for overcooking their responses to COVID-19 in fear of repeating mistakes made during the Global Financial Crisis
With a debt-to-income ratio tool back on the table, Gareth Vaughan looks at the political and other challenges the RBNZ needs to overcome to be granted the financial stability tool
15th Dec 20, 11:47am
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With a debt-to-income ratio tool back on the table, Gareth Vaughan looks at the political and other challenges the RBNZ needs to overcome to be granted the financial stability tool
Economist Brian Easton asks: Just where in the economic spectrum does the current National Party stand?
27th Jul 20, 9:00am
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Economist Brian Easton asks: Just where in the economic spectrum does the current National Party stand?
Terry Baucher on rising tax rates, the taxation of capital, environmental taxes, a rising corporate tax take & increasing power and reach of tax authorities
3rd Apr 20, 10:00am
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Terry Baucher on rising tax rates, the taxation of capital, environmental taxes, a rising corporate tax take & increasing power and reach of tax authorities
Gareth Vaughan says should the proverbial hit the fan, the public, the regulator and the regulated banks will probably all be glad the RBNZ is increasing banks' regulatory capital requirements
9th Dec 19, 4:00pm
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Gareth Vaughan says should the proverbial hit the fan, the public, the regulator and the regulated banks will probably all be glad the RBNZ is increasing banks' regulatory capital requirements
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff denies claim by GC Group, which the FMA says has the potential to mislead investors, that it was the exclusive title sponsor for a campaign fundraising event during his re-election campaign
21st Nov 19, 6:18am
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff denies claim by GC Group, which the FMA says has the potential to mislead investors, that it was the exclusive title sponsor for a campaign fundraising event during his re-election campaign