Nicola Willis
Healthcare funding issues may be turning voters away from the governing coalition and giving Chris Hipkins a second chance at occupying the Beehive
13th Oct 24, 8:31am
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Healthcare funding issues may be turning voters away from the governing coalition and giving Chris Hipkins a second chance at occupying the Beehive
Crown Financial Statements reported a $12.9 billion annual deficit in 2023/2024, despite increased tax revenue
10th Oct 24, 1:00pm
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Crown Financial Statements reported a $12.9 billion annual deficit in 2023/2024, despite increased tax revenue
Inflation has been defeated and the Reserve Bank is moving swiftly to normalise interest rates
9th Oct 24, 6:21pm
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Inflation has been defeated and the Reserve Bank is moving swiftly to normalise interest rates
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Reserve Bank to pay $597 million dividend, Governor Adrian Orr gets a pay cut, staff numbers & costs rise
8th Oct 24, 2:39pm
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Reserve Bank to pay $597 million dividend, Governor Adrian Orr gets a pay cut, staff numbers & costs rise
Stabilising debt is only the first step to sustainable spending policies and more changes are needed as New Zealand population ages, says Treasury’s Dominick Stephens
30th Sep 24, 12:37pm
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Stabilising debt is only the first step to sustainable spending policies and more changes are needed as New Zealand population ages, says Treasury’s Dominick Stephens
No government can survive the level of anger driving one quarter of a major city’s citizens onto the streets, Chris Trotter says
30th Sep 24, 7:43am
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No government can survive the level of anger driving one quarter of a major city’s citizens onto the streets, Chris Trotter says
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Reserve Bank proactively publicly issues submission to parliamentary banking inquiry, defending its role
26th Sep 24, 1:06pm
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Reserve Bank proactively publicly issues submission to parliamentary banking inquiry, defending its role
ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson says the time has come for a capital gains tax, despite it coming with high compliance costs
25th Sep 24, 6:17pm
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ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson says the time has come for a capital gains tax, despite it coming with high compliance costs
Government agencies should recall more staff to the office but not as a form of Soviet-style economic stimulus
25th Sep 24, 9:00am
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Government agencies should recall more staff to the office but not as a form of Soviet-style economic stimulus
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The Coalition Government wants less public servants working from home
Would the Prime Minister write Kiwibank a cheque for $500 million? Christopher Luxon says he won’t preempt Treasury advice
20th Sep 24, 5:41pm
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Would the Prime Minister write Kiwibank a cheque for $500 million? Christopher Luxon says he won’t preempt Treasury advice
Economists call for faster rate cuts as the recent slowdown in economic activity outpaces the 2008 recession
20th Sep 24, 6:00am
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Economists call for faster rate cuts as the recent slowdown in economic activity outpaces the 2008 recession
Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail
14th Sep 24, 4:40pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail
Treasury advised Nicola Willis her tax package would reduce inflation and interest rates but should be trimmed by $500 million to help balance the budget faster
13th Sep 24, 6:33am
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Treasury advised Nicola Willis her tax package would reduce inflation and interest rates but should be trimmed by $500 million to help balance the budget faster
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The New Zealand Super Fund will begin contributing to Crown coffers from next year as its tax bill outgrows taxpayer contributions
10th Sep 24, 4:46pm
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The New Zealand Super Fund will begin contributing to Crown coffers from next year as its tax bill outgrows taxpayer contributions
Kiwisaver governance lacks clarity, says Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson, as she calls for comprehensive reform and cabinet-level advocacy
4th Sep 24, 1:31pm
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Kiwisaver governance lacks clarity, says Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson, as she calls for comprehensive reform and cabinet-level advocacy
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'Things are looking up, albeit from a pretty dark place for many firms', says ANZ; Finance Minister says the survey shows businesses 'are feeling a whole lot better about the future'
29th Aug 24, 1:36pm
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'Things are looking up, albeit from a pretty dark place for many firms', says ANZ; Finance Minister says the survey shows businesses 'are feeling a whole lot better about the future'
Whilst the big bank bosses won't be quaking in their boots, the Commerce Commission's bank competition probe, and Nicola Willis' response, has put the issue very much on the political agenda
27th Aug 24, 5:00am
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Whilst the big bank bosses won't be quaking in their boots, the Commerce Commission's bank competition probe, and Nicola Willis' response, has put the issue very much on the political agenda
CEO Steve Jurkovich says fresh capital of $500m would give Kiwibank a lot of runway for growth
22nd Aug 24, 12:51pm
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CEO Steve Jurkovich says fresh capital of $500m would give Kiwibank a lot of runway for growth
Kiwibank grows its lending book 9.3% to $32.4 billion and says it is up for the challenge of 'taking on' the big four banks
22nd Aug 24, 9:04am
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Kiwibank grows its lending book 9.3% to $32.4 billion and says it is up for the challenge of 'taking on' the big four banks
On the Of Interest podcast Commerce Commission Chairman John Small discusses how the success of open banking can be measured, and why the growth process is what matters for a scaling up Kiwibank
21st Aug 24, 10:07am
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On the Of Interest podcast Commerce Commission Chairman John Small discusses how the success of open banking can be measured, and why the growth process is what matters for a scaling up Kiwibank
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Nicola Willis & Andrew Bayly set sights on Kiwibank, open banking, the Reserve Bank & mortgage brokers in response to Commerce Commission competition study
20th Aug 24, 11:35am
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Nicola Willis & Andrew Bayly set sights on Kiwibank, open banking, the Reserve Bank & mortgage brokers in response to Commerce Commission competition study
New Zealand’s electricity market faces scrutiny as high prices prompt calls for government intervention and casts doubt on its competitiveness
10th Aug 24, 9:01am
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New Zealand’s electricity market faces scrutiny as high prices prompt calls for government intervention and casts doubt on its competitiveness
Employment data weakens the case for interest rate cuts as job growth continues
8th Aug 24, 8:00am
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Employment data weakens the case for interest rate cuts as job growth continues
To what extent might recommendations in the Commerce Commission's final report on personal banking competition differ from those in its draft report?
7th Aug 24, 10:07am
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To what extent might recommendations in the Commerce Commission's final report on personal banking competition differ from those in its draft report?