John Key
Govt to avoid credit rating downgrade with Budget even though net govt debt to hit 32% of GDP, economists say
16th May 11, 12:58pm
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Govt to avoid credit rating downgrade with Budget even though net govt debt to hit 32% of GDP, economists say
Rental property most popular investment class for Aucklanders, term deposits most popular everywhere else
16th May 11, 8:59am
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Rental property most popular investment class for Aucklanders, term deposits most popular everywhere else
PM Key thinks Australian housing market overcooked, says take mining away and Australian economy has its "fair set of challenges"
16th May 11, 7:38am
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PM Key thinks Australian housing market overcooked, says take mining away and Australian economy has its "fair set of challenges"
Opinion: Bernard Hickey questions the government's Budget 2011 decision to bet on growth to avoid a debt spiral to national bankruptcy
15th May 11, 8:49am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey questions the government's Budget 2011 decision to bet on growth to avoid a debt spiral to national bankruptcy
New ACT leader Brash questions PM Key on 'wasteful spending', 'ignoring reality on superannuation', trans-Tasman wage gap and more
13th May 11, 1:53pm
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New ACT leader Brash questions PM Key on 'wasteful spending', 'ignoring reality on superannuation', trans-Tasman wage gap and more
Commodity price falls spook markets. NZD/USD sheds ¾ of a cent. Australian jobs data a key number.
12th May 11, 8:54am
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Commodity price falls spook markets. NZD/USD sheds ¾ of a cent. Australian jobs data a key number.
PM Key says govt essentially promised rating agencies net debt would not rise above 30% of GDP as NZ faces credit rating threat
11th May 11, 7:16pm
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PM Key says govt essentially promised rating agencies net debt would not rise above 30% of GDP as NZ faces credit rating threat
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues the KiwiSaver tax credit cut is the wrong type of budget cut. Key should instead cut spending and raise taxes
11th May 11, 2:56pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues the KiwiSaver tax credit cut is the wrong type of budget cut. Key should instead cut spending and raise taxes
Key announces cuts to government annual tax credit for KiwiSaver, but will leave NZ$1,000 kickstart unchanged. Your view?
11th May 11, 12:01pm
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Key announces cuts to government annual tax credit for KiwiSaver, but will leave NZ$1,000 kickstart unchanged. Your view?
2008 pledge by National: Retain kick-start, member tax credits, tax exemption on employers contributions and first time home subsidy. Will you stay invested if they go?
10th May 11, 1:24pm
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2008 pledge by National: Retain kick-start, member tax credits, tax exemption on employers contributions and first time home subsidy. Will you stay invested if they go?
PM Key thinks KiwiSaver providers are well placed to deal with costs arising from KiwiSaver changes; Will make speech on Weds
10th May 11, 9:38am
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PM Key thinks KiwiSaver providers are well placed to deal with costs arising from KiwiSaver changes; Will make speech on Weds
PM Key says he doesn't think govt changes to KiwiSaver in May Budget will discourage Kiwis from entering the scheme
9th May 11, 7:57am
PM Key says he doesn't think govt changes to KiwiSaver in May Budget will discourage Kiwis from entering the scheme
Have your say: Latest iPredict snapshot has ACT getting 9 MPs into Parliament after November 26 election. Is that possible?
6th May 11, 2:46pm
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Have your say: Latest iPredict snapshot has ACT getting 9 MPs into Parliament after November 26 election. Is that possible?
Alex's politico economic blogroll: Crampton on why a youth minimum wage was good; Brownlee's caravan failure; John 'rates hike' Banks a joke for ACT
6th May 11, 2:44pm
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Alex's politico economic blogroll: Crampton on why a youth minimum wage was good; Brownlee's caravan failure; John 'rates hike' Banks a joke for ACT
Opinion: Personal finance editor Amanda Morrall looks at the importance of DIY retirement planning. Your view?
4th May 11, 5:10pm
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Opinion: Personal finance editor Amanda Morrall looks at the importance of DIY retirement planning. Your view?
MSD puts NZ$55 mln towards youth jobs schemes; Reprioritises NZ$30 mln from current budget, NZ$25 mln new spending
4th May 11, 10:32am
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MSD puts NZ$55 mln towards youth jobs schemes; Reprioritises NZ$30 mln from current budget, NZ$25 mln new spending
Govt not looking at Super eligibility despite report saying over 65s will increasingly stay in paid work
4th May 11, 9:36am
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Govt not looking at Super eligibility despite report saying over 65s will increasingly stay in paid work
Govt aware of jobs threat from Aus, but strong Aus economy helps NZ, PM Key says after Aus Treasurer Swan announces jobs plan
2nd May 11, 6:36pm
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Govt aware of jobs threat from Aus, but strong Aus economy helps NZ, PM Key says after Aus Treasurer Swan announces jobs plan
Opinion: Bernard Hickey wonders how NZ will repay the record NZ$1 bln borrowed by the govt this week and what the next generation might think. Your view?
24th Apr 11, 8:17am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey wonders how NZ will repay the record NZ$1 bln borrowed by the govt this week and what the next generation might think. Your view?
Have your say: Should National let Act leader Rodney Hide win Epsom, or can they afford to lose the Act Party?
19th Apr 11, 9:34am
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Have your say: Should National let Act leader Rodney Hide win Epsom, or can they afford to lose the Act Party?
PM Key says Finance Minister English looking at possible support for local government insurer
18th Apr 11, 6:52pm
PM Key says Finance Minister English looking at possible support for local government insurer
PM Key downplays expectations of 5% inflation rate due today, says tax cuts, low interest rates, controlled govt spending help
18th Apr 11, 8:04am
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PM Key downplays expectations of 5% inflation rate due today, says tax cuts, low interest rates, controlled govt spending help
Have your say: Govt talks up NZ wage gap with Aus, but says goal still to catch up with the 'lucky country'
11th Apr 11, 11:57am
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Have your say: Govt talks up NZ wage gap with Aus, but says goal still to catch up with the 'lucky country'
AMI would have gone into receivership without government support for credit rating, Prime Minister John Key says
11th Apr 11, 8:13am
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AMI would have gone into receivership without government support for credit rating, Prime Minister John Key says
PM Key says 12,500 full time workers probably needed for Christchurch residential rebuild; sees skill shortages
6th Apr 11, 3:41pm
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PM Key says 12,500 full time workers probably needed for Christchurch residential rebuild; sees skill shortages