Steven Joyce
A Government-commissioned report has found that land use regulations add about 56% to the cost of houses in Auckland; 'prices far outweigh costs in most major NZ cities'
20th Jul 17, 12:22pm
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A Government-commissioned report has found that land use regulations add about 56% to the cost of houses in Auckland; 'prices far outweigh costs in most major NZ cities'
Government shares out $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund among five councils - mostly in the top half of the North Island
11th Jul 17, 10:28am
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Government shares out $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund among five councils - mostly in the top half of the North Island
Does Auckland have the infrastructure capacity to host the America's Cup? Alex Tarrant reviews two of the Mexican stand-offs involving central government, the Auckland Council, the Airport and Watercare
2nd Jul 17, 7:02am
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Does Auckland have the infrastructure capacity to host the America's Cup? Alex Tarrant reviews two of the Mexican stand-offs involving central government, the Auckland Council, the Airport and Watercare
Tax cuts. Good, because the individual knows better? Or bad, because it means less available for central government services for all?
28th Jun 17, 12:48pm
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Tax cuts. Good, because the individual knows better? Or bad, because it means less available for central government services for all?
Nick Smith blames Labour for Auckland's housing problems, says National introduced most generous FHB scheme in a generation; English skips around Barclay Affair & ACT defends our freedom to eat a medium-rare burger
28th Jun 17, 8:30am
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Nick Smith blames Labour for Auckland's housing problems, says National introduced most generous FHB scheme in a generation; English skips around Barclay Affair & ACT defends our freedom to eat a medium-rare burger
EQC Act reform to see private insurers receive claims on behalf of EQC; Private insurers urge Government to go all the way and let them assess and settle claims too
26th Jun 17, 3:27pm
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EQC Act reform to see private insurers receive claims on behalf of EQC; Private insurers urge Government to go all the way and let them assess and settle claims too
Forty-six: the key polling number for National and its current partners; Forty-three: the key number for Winston; Will the Barclay Affair permanently affect National's buffer? Can campaign chair Joyce come to the rescue? And watch for Hone
24th Jun 17, 7:08am
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Forty-six: the key polling number for National and its current partners; Forty-three: the key number for Winston; Will the Barclay Affair permanently affect National's buffer? Can campaign chair Joyce come to the rescue? And watch for Hone
The Barclay Affair and Labour's international student migrant sweat-shops: The week isn't even over and Winston Peters already has maximum points. No one else is even on the winners' podium
22nd Jun 17, 1:13pm
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The Barclay Affair and Labour's international student migrant sweat-shops: The week isn't even over and Winston Peters already has maximum points. No one else is even on the winners' podium
Alex Tarrant says we must cut the cost of supplying houses. And that must feed through to lower house prices. It's simple economics, but not simple politics
18th Jun 17, 8:37am
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Alex Tarrant says we must cut the cost of supplying houses. And that must feed through to lower house prices. It's simple economics, but not simple politics
The Spinoff's Simon Wilson makes some suggestions on how to free Auckland's roads and free the city from transport gridlock
16th Jun 17, 10:32am
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The Spinoff's Simon Wilson makes some suggestions on how to free Auckland's roads and free the city from transport gridlock
Finance Minister Joyce says not getting involved in Reserve Bank Governor Wheeler's complaints about BNZ economist's criticism of Reserve Bank's monetary policy stance
15th Jun 17, 3:07pm
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Finance Minister Joyce says not getting involved in Reserve Bank Governor Wheeler's complaints about BNZ economist's criticism of Reserve Bank's monetary policy stance
Gareth Vaughan suggests that whoever is in government after the September 23 election, the RBNZ's unlikely to get a DTI tool and largely has itself to blame
14th Jun 17, 5:02am
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Gareth Vaughan suggests that whoever is in government after the September 23 election, the RBNZ's unlikely to get a DTI tool and largely has itself to blame
Auckland 'smarter transport pricing' revenue would go towards replacing existing road taxes in effort to tackle congestion, not for raising extra revenue for city's transport needs - Bridges
7th Jun 17, 10:00am
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Auckland 'smarter transport pricing' revenue would go towards replacing existing road taxes in effort to tackle congestion, not for raising extra revenue for city's transport needs - Bridges
Finance Minister Joyce renews existing RBNZ Policy Targets Agreement for when incoming acting Governor Spencer takes over from Wheeler in September
7th Jun 17, 9:10am
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Finance Minister Joyce renews existing RBNZ Policy Targets Agreement for when incoming acting Governor Spencer takes over from Wheeler in September
Brian Fallow looks at spending by our most recent two governments in real per capita terms and finds stark differences
6th Jun 17, 7:47am
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Brian Fallow looks at spending by our most recent two governments in real per capita terms and finds stark differences
Labour's poor performance & what it might do next; Auckland housing, infrastructure, transport and Watercare; Alex Tarrant's post-Budget thoughts
4th Jun 17, 6:02am
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Labour's poor performance & what it might do next; Auckland housing, infrastructure, transport and Watercare; Alex Tarrant's post-Budget thoughts
Debt-to-income ratio limits might not have 'terribly big effects' on first home buyer sector, the RBNZ's macro-stability head tells interest.co.nz; But it depends on how tool is calibrated; Cost-benefit analysis 'not easy'
3rd Jun 17, 6:02am
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Debt-to-income ratio limits might not have 'terribly big effects' on first home buyer sector, the RBNZ's macro-stability head tells interest.co.nz; But it depends on how tool is calibrated; Cost-benefit analysis 'not easy'
RBNZ gives clearest signals yet how and where it could pitch a debt-to-income ratio restricting tool for mortgage borrowers, and which type of borrowers would be targeted
31st May 17, 12:19pm
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RBNZ gives clearest signals yet how and where it could pitch a debt-to-income ratio restricting tool for mortgage borrowers, and which type of borrowers would be targeted
Budget document shows first $200m from govt's flagship $1bn Housing Infrastructure Fund expected to be paid out...in the year to June 2019, and only $600m to be lent by June 2021
30th May 17, 9:36am
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Budget document shows first $200m from govt's flagship $1bn Housing Infrastructure Fund expected to be paid out...in the year to June 2019, and only $600m to be lent by June 2021
PM English pours cold water on calls for tax treatment of 'other' forms of savings to be the same as for property; Also says case for corporate tax rate cut faces high hurdles
30th May 17, 5:02am
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PM English pours cold water on calls for tax treatment of 'other' forms of savings to be the same as for property; Also says case for corporate tax rate cut faces high hurdles
The NZ Initiative's Bryce Wilkinson says Steven Joyce's Budget falls short of what's required, but is vastly better than many other election-year budgets from the last two decades
29th May 17, 10:52am
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The NZ Initiative's Bryce Wilkinson says Steven Joyce's Budget falls short of what's required, but is vastly better than many other election-year budgets from the last two decades
Labour has been handed a campaign roadmap by Joyce's election year Budget; Alex Tarrant on the political fallout from the Greens and NZF supporting the 'families package'; And is there a gap there for National's coalition buddies?
28th May 17, 7:00am
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Labour has been handed a campaign roadmap by Joyce's election year Budget; Alex Tarrant on the political fallout from the Greens and NZF supporting the 'families package'; And is there a gap there for National's coalition buddies?
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Economy
27th May 17, 9:53am
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Economy
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Economy - Monetary Policy
27th May 17, 9:52am
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Economy - Monetary Policy
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Information and Communications Technology - Education
27th May 17, 9:26am
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Information and Communications Technology - Education