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Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway unveils start of 'progressive' programme for changes to workplace relations
25th Jan 18, 12:55pm
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Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway unveils start of 'progressive' programme for changes to workplace relations
Govt's Tax Working Group features 11 members including Auckland University's Craig Elliffe, Business NZ's Kirk Hope & ex-IRD Deputy Commissioner Robin Oliver
20th Dec 17, 4:24pm
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Govt's Tax Working Group features 11 members including Auckland University's Craig Elliffe, Business NZ's Kirk Hope & ex-IRD Deputy Commissioner Robin Oliver
National, Labour and the Greens want to reduce government debt. But is it the right time for political parties to be campaigning on tightening the government’s purse strings?
20th Sep 17, 9:11am
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National, Labour and the Greens want to reduce government debt. But is it the right time for political parties to be campaigning on tightening the government’s purse strings?
BusinessNZ afraid reducing net migration by 20k-30k will see employers struggle to find staff and affect the $4b export education sector, yet it sees Labour's proposal to regionalise skills shortage lists as a positive
13th Jun 17, 9:24am
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BusinessNZ afraid reducing net migration by 20k-30k will see employers struggle to find staff and affect the $4b export education sector, yet it sees Labour's proposal to regionalise skills shortage lists as a positive
Labour responds to challenge from Joyce that political parties should seriously consider ProdComm urban planning proposals in Election 2017 campaign; Notes similarities to current policies
29th Mar 17, 2:10pm
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Labour responds to challenge from Joyce that political parties should seriously consider ProdComm urban planning proposals in Election 2017 campaign; Notes similarities to current policies
Inflationary risks are rising, but NZIER Shadow Board agrees the Reserve Bank should hold fire before raising interest rates 
21st Mar 17, 3:28pm
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Inflationary risks are rising, but NZIER Shadow Board agrees the Reserve Bank should hold fire before raising interest rates 
NZIER Shadow Board calls for RBNZ to keep interest rates on hold, yet changes tack to a tightening bias
7th Feb 17, 12:46pm
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NZIER Shadow Board calls for RBNZ to keep interest rates on hold, yet changes tack to a tightening bias
EQC Act review stalled by 'the complexity of the issues and ongoing engagement with insurance industry stakeholders', Treasury says
27th Oct 16, 7:36am
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EQC Act review stalled by 'the complexity of the issues and ongoing engagement with insurance industry stakeholders', Treasury says
NZIER Shadow Board calls for RBNZ to keep interest rates on hold but increases support for interest rate cut
20th Sep 16, 12:46pm
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NZIER Shadow Board calls for RBNZ to keep interest rates on hold but increases support for interest rate cut
Labour calls on Govt to abolish Auckland's Rural Urban growth Boundary and relax density controls in upcoming National Policy Statement; also calls for new way to fund infrastructure for developments
18th May 16, 1:00pm
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Labour calls on Govt to abolish Auckland's Rural Urban growth Boundary and relax density controls in upcoming National Policy Statement; also calls for new way to fund infrastructure for developments
Bank lobby group names Karen Scott-Howman as new CEO succeeding Kirk Hope
29th Jan 16, 1:57pm
Bank lobby group names Karen Scott-Howman as new CEO succeeding Kirk Hope
Managing your money to a plan will bring personal benefits advises the NZ Bankers Association
7th Jan 16, 9:44am
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Managing your money to a plan will bring personal benefits advises the NZ Bankers Association
APRA move restricting Aussie parents' non-equity exposure to Kiwi subsidiaries highlights trans-Tasman differences in bank failure management plans
21st Dec 15, 9:36am
APRA move restricting Aussie parents' non-equity exposure to Kiwi subsidiaries highlights trans-Tasman differences in bank failure management plans
Farmers like bankers who like farmers. Survey shows banks have stepped up to the plate during dairy downturn
3rd Sep 15, 5:10pm
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Farmers like bankers who like farmers. Survey shows banks have stepped up to the plate during dairy downturn
Kiwis appear stuck with high credit card interest rates despite Aussie crack-down, with the Commerce Commission leaving them to market forces
20th Aug 15, 3:30pm
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Kiwis appear stuck with high credit card interest rates despite Aussie crack-down, with the Commerce Commission leaving them to market forces
Labour's David Shearer targets high bank profits; says they need to 'back off' dairy farmers in debt trouble; criticises high credit card margins; says banks "making a mint out of New Zealanders"
6th Aug 15, 3:06pm
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Labour's David Shearer targets high bank profits; says they need to 'back off' dairy farmers in debt trouble; criticises high credit card margins; says banks "making a mint out of New Zealanders"
Govt promotes success of new anti-money laundering laws on world stage, while those at the coalface fork out to meet standards
13th Jul 15, 3:51pm
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Govt promotes success of new anti-money laundering laws on world stage, while those at the coalface fork out to meet standards
Banks tight-lipped over talk of loosening lending requirements for apartment buyers as apartment living 'loses its stigma'
16th Jun 15, 9:32am
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Banks tight-lipped over talk of loosening lending requirements for apartment buyers as apartment living 'loses its stigma'
Impact on big 4 banks' capital requirements and loan pricing from incoming residential property investor rules not clear, RBNZ says
3rd Jun 15, 4:57pm
Impact on big 4 banks' capital requirements and loan pricing from incoming residential property investor rules not clear, RBNZ says
RBNZ's Bernard Hodgetts on the regulator's about face on Auckland specific LVR restrictions, and why the 70% landlord LVR limit was chosen
14th May 15, 12:07pm
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RBNZ's Bernard Hodgetts on the regulator's about face on Auckland specific LVR restrictions, and why the 70% landlord LVR limit was chosen
Deloitte partner concerned proposed tax law changes targeting foreign corporates will sting NZ banks and thus NZers
8th May 15, 6:30am
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Deloitte partner concerned proposed tax law changes targeting foreign corporates will sting NZ banks and thus NZers
IRD targets the offshore-owned banks and others believed to be avoiding paying their fair share of New Zealand tax
7th May 15, 11:31am
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IRD targets the offshore-owned banks and others believed to be avoiding paying their fair share of New Zealand tax
Banks, finance companies relaxed about final version of Responsible Lending Code. Focus now on Commerce Commission's enforcement
18th Mar 15, 4:15pm
Banks, finance companies relaxed about final version of Responsible Lending Code. Focus now on Commerce Commission's enforcement
MasterCard becomes first affiliate member of the NZ Bankers' Association
18th Mar 15, 10:09am
MasterCard becomes first affiliate member of the NZ Bankers' Association
Loan sharks and 'unscrupulous' payday lenders key targets as government releases Responsible Lending Code
17th Mar 15, 11:03am
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Loan sharks and 'unscrupulous' payday lenders key targets as government releases Responsible Lending Code