Steven Joyce
Finance Minister says Government remains 'committed to reducing the tax burden'; talks of tolling Auckland roads; rules out regional fuel tax; says the age of eligibility for Super doesn't need to be raised
16th Feb 17, 1:15pm
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Finance Minister says Government remains 'committed to reducing the tax burden'; talks of tolling Auckland roads; rules out regional fuel tax; says the age of eligibility for Super doesn't need to be raised
Bank bosses see debt-to-income ratio between 5 and 7 as ideal in any new RBNZ macro-prudential tool
16th Feb 17, 8:42am
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Bank bosses see debt-to-income ratio between 5 and 7 as ideal in any new RBNZ macro-prudential tool
The RBNZ was late to the debt-to-income limit party which is why this tool won't be added to its macro-prudential toolkit anytime soon, Gareth Vaughan argues
11th Feb 17, 7:44am
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The RBNZ was late to the debt-to-income limit party which is why this tool won't be added to its macro-prudential toolkit anytime soon, Gareth Vaughan argues
RBNZ Governor tells MPs sceptical about debt-to-income restrictions they could distort the housing market, which the government's tax policies already do
10th Feb 17, 9:32am
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RBNZ Governor tells MPs sceptical about debt-to-income restrictions they could distort the housing market, which the government's tax policies already do
Risks to NZ economy include Chinese financial stability, NZ housing and dairy sectors, Treasury and Joyce say; Treasury pencils in dairy price rises
9th Feb 17, 7:46am
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Risks to NZ economy include Chinese financial stability, NZ housing and dairy sectors, Treasury and Joyce say; Treasury pencils in dairy price rises
David Hargreaves says the more than a year that our central bank will effectively be without a permanent head provides an opportunity for a thorough re-examination of its role and operations
8th Feb 17, 3:35pm
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David Hargreaves says the more than a year that our central bank will effectively be without a permanent head provides an opportunity for a thorough re-examination of its role and operations
Finance Minister says he wants full 'cost benefit analysis' and public consultation before considering introduction of debt-to-income ratios for house buying; DTIs now very unlikely before election
8th Feb 17, 1:09pm
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Finance Minister says he wants full 'cost benefit analysis' and public consultation before considering introduction of debt-to-income ratios for house buying; DTIs now very unlikely before election
Finance Minister Steven Joyce appoints Grant Spencer as Acting Governor for the six months immediately after the election
7th Feb 17, 1:56pm
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Finance Minister Steven Joyce appoints Grant Spencer as Acting Governor for the six months immediately after the election
Government says its Housing Infrastructure Fund has received indicative proposals for $1.79 billion of infrastructure; Ministers say few of the proposals so far would increase the development speed of proposed projects
1st Feb 17, 3:51pm
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Government says its Housing Infrastructure Fund has received indicative proposals for $1.79 billion of infrastructure; Ministers say few of the proposals so far would increase the development speed of proposed projects
Finance Minister Steven Joyce expects Graeme Wheeler to make an announcement on his future before next week's RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
1st Feb 17, 10:05am
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Finance Minister Steven Joyce expects Graeme Wheeler to make an announcement on his future before next week's RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says Steven Joyce's reputation for firm control over his Ministry may do some good in his new role as Finance Minister
19th Dec 16, 10:50am
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NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says Steven Joyce's reputation for firm control over his Ministry may do some good in his new role as Finance Minister
English and Coleman to contest bid for National Party leadership in Caucus vote next Monday; English's hopes for quick and cohesive leadership change dashed; Coleman wants 'generational change'; English says NZ Super options open
6th Dec 16, 11:29am
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English and Coleman to contest bid for National Party leadership in Caucus vote next Monday; English's hopes for quick and cohesive leadership change dashed; Coleman wants 'generational change'; English says NZ Super options open
Steven Joyce and Anne Tolley announce NZ$7.5 mln package of support for Kaikoura businesses with less than 20 workers; NZ$500/week per worker for eight weeks, but may be extended; to cost NZ$7.5 mln
17th Nov 16, 1:49pm
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Steven Joyce and Anne Tolley announce NZ$7.5 mln package of support for Kaikoura businesses with less than 20 workers; NZ$500/week per worker for eight weeks, but may be extended; to cost NZ$7.5 mln
NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka argues that New Zealand’s Interest-Free Student Loan scheme is a bribe that hurts the poor
10th Oct 16, 8:50am
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NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka argues that New Zealand’s Interest-Free Student Loan scheme is a bribe that hurts the poor
Gabriel Makhlouf 'relaxed' about Ministers disregarding Treasury's advice to make 'political decisions'; Sees the Government as 'very attuned' to Treasury
30th Sep 16, 11:02am
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Gabriel Makhlouf 'relaxed' about Ministers disregarding Treasury's advice to make 'political decisions'; Sees the Government as 'very attuned' to Treasury
Government pledges taxpayers' money to fund half the cost of Auckland's estimated $2.8b to $3.4b City Rail Link
14th Sep 16, 1:24pm
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Government pledges taxpayers' money to fund half the cost of Auckland's estimated $2.8b to $3.4b City Rail Link
Treasury says the government should consider including agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme
21st Jul 16, 5:17pm
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Treasury says the government should consider including agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme
Key says via phone call from London that decision to stop taking dividend from Housing NZ as 'a bit semantic'; says commentators increasingly accept Govt's 'comprehensive' housing plan'; says Labour plan not new or startling
12th Jul 16, 10:17am
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Key says via phone call from London that decision to stop taking dividend from Housing NZ as 'a bit semantic'; says commentators increasingly accept Govt's 'comprehensive' housing plan'; says Labour plan not new or startling
Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate of 5.3% in December, down from 6%; But participation rate lower; Annual wage inflation only 1.5%
3rd Feb 16, 11:04am
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Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate of 5.3% in December, down from 6%; But participation rate lower; Annual wage inflation only 1.5%
Bernard Hickey argues Infratil and the Wellington Council should take the risk of investing NZ$300 mln to extend the Wellington Airport, not the region's ratepayers and the nation's taxpayers in general
29th Nov 15, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey argues Infratil and the Wellington Council should take the risk of investing NZ$300 mln to extend the Wellington Airport, not the region's ratepayers and the nation's taxpayers in general
CEO David McLean on what Westpac's $10m, 8-year innovation fund will do as part of its new government contract
3rd Nov 15, 4:02pm
CEO David McLean on what Westpac's $10m, 8-year innovation fund will do as part of its new government contract
Geoff Simmons calls for a 'rational comparison' of the costs of moving freight by rail or road. He suspects the way infrastructure costs are treated will be important factors
31st Oct 15, 10:03am
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Geoff Simmons calls for a 'rational comparison' of the costs of moving freight by rail or road. He suspects the way infrastructure costs are treated will be important factors
Bank lobbyists air concerns about risk of underinsurance for banks & home owners stemming from proposed EQC changes
26th Oct 15, 6:02am
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Bank lobbyists air concerns about risk of underinsurance for banks & home owners stemming from proposed EQC changes
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; NZ$ rises, consumer confidence & manufacturing strengthen, govt to remain 'prudent' & more
15th Oct 15, 4:02pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; NZ$ rises, consumer confidence & manufacturing strengthen, govt to remain 'prudent' & more
Awarding of new govt banking contracts, with Westpac still the Crown's transactional banking service provider, to save taxpayers more than $120m, English & Joyce say
5th Oct 15, 2:48pm
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Awarding of new govt banking contracts, with Westpac still the Crown's transactional banking service provider, to save taxpayers more than $120m, English & Joyce say