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Todd McClay

Guy Trafford assesses the tasks ahead for the new crew in rural and trade policy and the perceived problems
30th Nov 23, 10:35am
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Guy Trafford assesses the tasks ahead for the new crew in rural and trade policy and the perceived problems
Sense Partners' John Ballingall says the new government should focus on making the most of our existing trade deals, rather than chasing new ones
28th Nov 23, 4:14pm
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Sense Partners' John Ballingall says the new government should focus on making the most of our existing trade deals, rather than chasing new ones
Farmers will have to pay for methane emissions from 2025 under a Labour Government plan
18th Aug 23, 4:27pm
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Farmers will have to pay for methane emissions from 2025 under a Labour Government plan
The 2023 Red Meat Sector Conference political debate by the key candidates refrained from sharp partisan positions, offered considered positions to generally difficult issues, leaving the audience unsatisfied for the silver bullets they sought
15th Aug 23, 12:02pm
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The 2023 Red Meat Sector Conference political debate by the key candidates refrained from sharp partisan positions, offered considered positions to generally difficult issues, leaving the audience unsatisfied for the silver bullets they sought
Election 2020 - Party Policies - Economy - Tourism
25th Jul 20, 5:51am
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Election 2020 - Party Policies - Economy - Tourism
Unionists pushing for fair pay agreements get another consultation document rather than the draft legislation they were hoping for; National says the Government needs to stop stalling and can the idea altogether
17th Oct 19, 2:07pm
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Unionists pushing for fair pay agreements get another consultation document rather than the draft legislation they were hoping for; National says the Government needs to stop stalling and can the idea altogether
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says government's strong financial position provides 'the space for further opportunities to strengthen our economy as is necessary'
8th Oct 19, 1:06pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says government's strong financial position provides 'the space for further opportunities to strengthen our economy as is necessary'
Government releases its Economic Plan, which includes measures to make business feasibility studies tax deductible and makes it easier for new ventures to carry forward deductions for tax losses
23rd Sep 19, 8:30am
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Government releases its Economic Plan, which includes measures to make business feasibility studies tax deductible and makes it easier for new ventures to carry forward deductions for tax losses
National wants to make it harder for migrants to qualify for Super and raise the age of entitlement. It's also interested in tweaking the tax system to benefit savers and lowering the company tax rate
26th Aug 19, 12:07pm
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National wants to make it harder for migrants to qualify for Super and raise the age of entitlement. It's also interested in tweaking the tax system to benefit savers and lowering the company tax rate
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker unveils government plan to boost productivity including ideas borrowed from Singapore. National offers alternative plan
3rd Jul 19, 7:33am
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Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker unveils government plan to boost productivity including ideas borrowed from Singapore. National offers alternative plan
Trade Minister David Parker and Minister of Finance Grant Robertson have both expressed concerns over yet another round of US tariffs on China
8th Aug 18, 4:15pm
by Jason Walls
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Trade Minister David Parker and Minister of Finance Grant Robertson have both expressed concerns over yet another round of US tariffs on China
The Opposition says Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters’ increasingly pro-Russia rhetoric is making EU officials working on a free trade deal with New Zealand nervous, but the PM has backed Peters’ stance
12th Mar 18, 5:09pm
by Jason Walls
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The Opposition says Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters’ increasingly pro-Russia rhetoric is making EU officials working on a free trade deal with New Zealand nervous, but the PM has backed Peters’ stance
Government to extend deadline for submissions on bill banning foreign house buyers after agreement reached in trade deal
24th Jan 18, 2:29pm
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Government to extend deadline for submissions on bill banning foreign house buyers after agreement reached in trade deal
Terry Baucher argues any political party wanting a fairer, more productive New Zealand needs to address the issue of the taxation of capital
29th Sep 17, 11:05am
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Terry Baucher argues any political party wanting a fairer, more productive New Zealand needs to address the issue of the taxation of capital
Brian Fallow looks at the breakdown of bipartisan consensus on trade policy and what this means, or might mean, for the sale of residential properties to overseas buyers
18th Sep 17, 10:49am
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Brian Fallow looks at the breakdown of bipartisan consensus on trade policy and what this means, or might mean, for the sale of residential properties to overseas buyers
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Economy - Trade and Investment
27th May 17, 9:52am
by Julia Wiener
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Economy - Trade and Investment
US$7 billion fraudster Allen Stanford, the 'outside wife', 'favourable tax laws,' and 'the legal Fort Knox of asset protection' - New Zealand foreign trusts
27th Jun 16, 8:17am
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US$7 billion fraudster Allen Stanford, the 'outside wife', 'favourable tax laws,' and 'the legal Fort Knox of asset protection' - New Zealand foreign trusts
Gareth Vaughan argues PM John Key is failing in his role as promoter and custodian of NZ's international standing and reputation over the Panama Papers
10th May 16, 8:21am
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Gareth Vaughan argues PM John Key is failing in his role as promoter and custodian of NZ's international standing and reputation over the Panama Papers
Key says Ken Whitney's email to Todd McClay saying Key thought there was no plans to change foreign trust regime was "sloppily written"; Key repeats knew nothing of review plan; says often approached by public in person; cites Koru lounge as example
3rd May 16, 1:40pm
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Key says Ken Whitney's email to Todd McClay saying Key thought there was no plans to change foreign trust regime was "sloppily written"; Key repeats knew nothing of review plan; says often approached by public in person; cites Koru lounge as example
Documents show John Key's personal lawyer successfully lobbied him and Revenue Minister Todd McClay to stop IRD review of Foreign Trust regime, despite IRD concerns Foreign Trusts may hurt NZ's reputation
28th Apr 16, 7:21pm
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Documents show John Key's personal lawyer successfully lobbied him and Revenue Minister Todd McClay to stop IRD review of Foreign Trust regime, despite IRD concerns Foreign Trusts may hurt NZ's reputation
NZ Super Fund and ACC proposed as new minority shareholders in Kiwibank
6th Apr 16, 10:44am
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NZ Super Fund and ACC proposed as new minority shareholders in Kiwibank
PM unveils 'surgical' cabinet reshuffle with Judith Collins back in and Tim Groser off to the US
7th Dec 15, 10:04am
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PM unveils 'surgical' cabinet reshuffle with Judith Collins back in and Tim Groser off to the US
Banks unimpressed with IRD proposal to elevate itself above bank mortgages for Residential Land Withholding Tax payments
9th Oct 15, 5:19pm
Banks unimpressed with IRD proposal to elevate itself above bank mortgages for Residential Land Withholding Tax payments
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Milk flows slip; ACC levy cuts proposed; Auckland house prices & listings up, demand down; ANZ appoints kiwi CEO, China still contracting
1st Oct 15, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Milk flows slip; ACC levy cuts proposed; Auckland house prices & listings up, demand down; ANZ appoints kiwi CEO, China still contracting
2015 benchmarking of OECD tax systems rates New Zealand as #2 of 34. Low taxes on Wealth, Property and Capital Gains boosts the position
30th Sep 15, 11:49am
2015 benchmarking of OECD tax systems rates New Zealand as #2 of 34. Low taxes on Wealth, Property and Capital Gains boosts the position