David Shearer
Prime Minister John Key says his 'State of the Nation' speech to focus on the economy and employment
21st Jan 13, 2:37pm
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Prime Minister John Key says his 'State of the Nation' speech to focus on the economy and employment
Salvation Army says govt should make housing affordability top priority as Housing NZ refers clients to it
16th Jan 13, 11:12am
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Salvation Army says govt should make housing affordability top priority as Housing NZ refers clients to it
PM Key on NZ housing fix: Increasing land supply in Auckland the answer, not a massive government-subsidised build
4th Dec 12, 8:20am
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PM Key on NZ housing fix: Increasing land supply in Auckland the answer, not a massive government-subsidised build
Latest TV1 poll shows Labour-Greens govt if election held today; National biggest party, but lack of potential partners poses 2014 "challenge," PM Key says
3rd Dec 12, 9:46am
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Latest TV1 poll shows Labour-Greens govt if election held today; National biggest party, but lack of potential partners poses 2014 "challenge," PM Key says
Where Labour got its numbers from for NZ$300,000 cost to build affordable homes; Delighted govt 'backs' raw land costs; Plus, can David Parker do maths?
28th Nov 12, 8:32am
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Where Labour got its numbers from for NZ$300,000 cost to build affordable homes; Delighted govt 'backs' raw land costs; Plus, can David Parker do maths?
Shearer on NZ$300,000 houses: 'It can be done'; Plus, will Labour also commit to more state homes? "There's a possib— Well, look, I’m not going to go there now"
26th Nov 12, 9:48am
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Shearer on NZ$300,000 houses: 'It can be done'; Plus, will Labour also commit to more state homes? "There's a possib— Well, look, I’m not going to go there now"
Labour leader Shearer visits 'affordable housing' project; Each 4-bedroom unit built for NZ$300-350k, valued at NZ$495k
21st Nov 12, 5:10pm
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Labour leader Shearer visits 'affordable housing' project; Each 4-bedroom unit built for NZ$300-350k, valued at NZ$495k
Labour leader David Shearer gets 100% backing in caucus leadership vote, demotes rival David Cunliffe to the back benches
20th Nov 12, 1:51pm
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Labour leader David Shearer gets 100% backing in caucus leadership vote, demotes rival David Cunliffe to the back benches
Labour leader Shearer tries to take front foot in leadership stoush; Hints at caucus vote 'in the coming days' in bid to quieten Cunliffe speculation
19th Nov 12, 11:32am
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Labour leader Shearer tries to take front foot in leadership stoush; Hints at caucus vote 'in the coming days' in bid to quieten Cunliffe speculation
Labour promises to build 100,000 homes in ten years at NZ$300,000 each; Will work with private sector, community agencies, local govt
19th Nov 12, 7:19am
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Labour promises to build 100,000 homes in ten years at NZ$300,000 each; Will work with private sector, community agencies, local govt
Shearer: No leadership challenge; Weekend party conference a chance to tout policies; Labour eyes shift on KiwiSaver first home deposit restrictions
13th Nov 12, 11:42am
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Shearer: No leadership challenge; Weekend party conference a chance to tout policies; Labour eyes shift on KiwiSaver first home deposit restrictions
Unemployment rate rises unexpectedly for 3rd quarter in row to 7.3% in September; Highest since March 1999; vs expectation for 6.7%
8th Nov 12, 10:56am
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Unemployment rate rises unexpectedly for 3rd quarter in row to 7.3% in September; Highest since March 1999; vs expectation for 6.7%
Labour Party leader David Shearer discusses his party's stance on monetary policy with Alex Tarrant on TV3's The Nation
1st Oct 12, 9:05am
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Labour Party leader David Shearer discusses his party's stance on monetary policy with Alex Tarrant on TV3's The Nation
Allan Barber wonders how rural exports could grow to meet official targets if Labour backs the Greens anti-foreigner investment policies. Your view?
30th Aug 12, 9:12am
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Allan Barber wonders how rural exports could grow to meet official targets if Labour backs the Greens anti-foreigner investment policies. Your view?
Labour's Shearer wants new govt approach to regional development; Eyes aid for regional businesses to access capital
8th Aug 12, 10:47am
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Labour's Shearer wants new govt approach to regional development; Eyes aid for regional businesses to access capital
PM Key argues across-the-board Capital Gains Tax would work, but exemptions mean 'Parnell rich' would avoid it because they're 'smarter than the left'
2nd Jul 12, 8:38am
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PM Key argues across-the-board Capital Gains Tax would work, but exemptions mean 'Parnell rich' would avoid it because they're 'smarter than the left'
Law allowing for partial sale of SOEs Mighty River Power, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, Solid Energy passed in Parliament
26th Jun 12, 5:06pm
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Law allowing for partial sale of SOEs Mighty River Power, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, Solid Energy passed in Parliament
OECD pension report says 67 the new 65; Praises KiwiSaver's quick success, but NZ coverage still below countries with mandatory private schemes
12th Jun 12, 8:50am
OECD pension report says 67 the new 65; Praises KiwiSaver's quick success, but NZ coverage still below countries with mandatory private schemes
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
Budget 2012 reactions: What people think about Budget 2012, Treasury's projections, policy changes
24th May 12, 3:25pm
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Budget 2012 reactions: What people think about Budget 2012, Treasury's projections, policy changes
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
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
Labour's Shearer says single Aus/NZ economic market deserves a look; Says NZ needs to innovate; Welcomes Asian investment that helps
13th Apr 12, 5:30pm
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Labour's Shearer says single Aus/NZ economic market deserves a look; Says NZ needs to innovate; Welcomes Asian investment that helps
Labour leader David Shearer still keen on capital gains tax, but not so much on NZ$5,000 tax-free threshold
15th Mar 12, 8:31am
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Labour leader David Shearer still keen on capital gains tax, but not so much on NZ$5,000 tax-free threshold
BusinessDesk: Key and Shearer go head to head with major speeches on Thursday
12th Mar 12, 5:44pm
BusinessDesk: Key and Shearer go head to head with major speeches on Thursday