Budget 2011
ACT leader Brash says party's economic prescription not hard-right, just wants to get govt spending back to Labour's 2005 level
4th May 11, 5:28pm
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ACT leader Brash says party's economic prescription not hard-right, just wants to get govt spending back to Labour's 2005 level
Govt not looking at Super eligibility despite report saying over 65s will increasingly stay in paid work
4th May 11, 9:36am
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Govt not looking at Super eligibility despite report saying over 65s will increasingly stay in paid work
Transport Minister Joyce says fuel tax hike deferment to cost NZ$72 mln, won't increase govt debt or hurt credit rating
2nd May 11, 12:03pm
Transport Minister Joyce says fuel tax hike deferment to cost NZ$72 mln, won't increase govt debt or hurt credit rating
Harawira calls for 1% financial transaction 'Hone Heke' tax to replace GST, make the rich pay their "fair share" of tax
2nd May 11, 9:47am
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Harawira calls for 1% financial transaction 'Hone Heke' tax to replace GST, make the rich pay their "fair share" of tax
Labour's Cunliffe says Finance Minister Bill English is under pressure from new ACT leader Don Brash
29th Apr 11, 3:27pm
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Labour's Cunliffe says Finance Minister Bill English is under pressure from new ACT leader Don Brash
Treasury reviews NZ$880 million worth of govt spending on policy advice, but doesn't recommend specific cuts
28th Apr 11, 11:03am
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Treasury reviews NZ$880 million worth of govt spending on policy advice, but doesn't recommend specific cuts
Government holds line on capital gains tax, retirement age, despite OECD joining IMF in recommending budget policy shake-up
27th Apr 11, 12:08pm
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Government holds line on capital gains tax, retirement age, despite OECD joining IMF in recommending budget policy shake-up
Government defers 2011 fuel tax increase of 1.5 cents per litre due to tight economic conditions
26th Apr 11, 2:09pm
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Government defers 2011 fuel tax increase of 1.5 cents per litre due to tight economic conditions
Westpac sees rent inflation remaining elevated "for years" due to tax changes, earthquake destruction and Auckland immigration. Your view?
26th Apr 11, 10:29am
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Westpac sees rent inflation remaining elevated "for years" due to tax changes, earthquake destruction and Auckland immigration. Your view?
Opinion: Bernard Hickey wonders how NZ will repay the record NZ$1 bln borrowed by the govt this week and what the next generation might think. Your view?
24th Apr 11, 8:17am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey wonders how NZ will repay the record NZ$1 bln borrowed by the govt this week and what the next generation might think. Your view?
The government issues NZ$1 billion worth of debt in record breaking bond tender
21st Apr 11, 3:12pm
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The government issues NZ$1 billion worth of debt in record breaking bond tender
Nolan says quit whining over CPI; Heine on how to get Act back on track; Bomber says Goff's still in the game
21st Apr 11, 10:22am
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Nolan says quit whining over CPI; Heine on how to get Act back on track; Bomber says Goff's still in the game
Rumoured cuts to KiwiSaver identified as potential driver for KiwiSaver membership rally; "Inflation bonus" for growth exposed investors
19th Apr 11, 12:40pm
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Rumoured cuts to KiwiSaver identified as potential driver for KiwiSaver membership rally; "Inflation bonus" for growth exposed investors
Govt eyes NZ$236 mln in back office admin and support savings a year after Treasury report
13th Apr 11, 12:10pm
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Govt eyes NZ$236 mln in back office admin and support savings a year after Treasury report
IMF downgrades NZ GDP growth outlook to 0.9% in 2011 before rebound to 4.1%; Sees inflation up to 4.1%; Unemployment up to 6.7%
12th Apr 11, 4:10pm
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IMF downgrades NZ GDP growth outlook to 0.9% in 2011 before rebound to 4.1%; Sees inflation up to 4.1%; Unemployment up to 6.7%
English sees NZ$8.5 bln of govt spending on Christchurch rebuild and sees revenue losses of less than NZ$3 bln
12th Apr 11, 1:04pm
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English sees NZ$8.5 bln of govt spending on Christchurch rebuild and sees revenue losses of less than NZ$3 bln
NZ government lifts borrowing plan for 2010/11 by a further NZ$1.5 bln to NZ$16.5 bln; up NZ$3 bln in 5 weeks. Your view?
12th Apr 11, 10:14am
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NZ government lifts borrowing plan for 2010/11 by a further NZ$1.5 bln to NZ$16.5 bln; up NZ$3 bln in 5 weeks. Your view?
Have your say: Govt talks up NZ wage gap with Aus, but says goal still to catch up with the 'lucky country'
11th Apr 11, 11:57am
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Have your say: Govt talks up NZ wage gap with Aus, but says goal still to catch up with the 'lucky country'
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues last year's tax package is failing to transform NZ. So far it has enriched the rich, blown out the budget deficit and slowed growth. Your view?
10th Apr 11, 10:27am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues last year's tax package is failing to transform NZ. So far it has enriched the rich, blown out the budget deficit and slowed growth. Your view?
PM Key says government has spent NZ$1.1 billion on Canterbury quakes, much more to come
4th Apr 11, 4:25pm
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PM Key says government has spent NZ$1.1 billion on Canterbury quakes, much more to come
South Canterbury Finance's expected related party loan losses rise, hit government's books
4th Apr 11, 11:33am
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South Canterbury Finance's expected related party loan losses rise, hit government's books
PM Key argues quake levy would have to last 15 years as Greens say 57% of NZers support proposal
4th Apr 11, 10:19am
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PM Key argues quake levy would have to last 15 years as Greens say 57% of NZers support proposal
NZIER says Working for Families poorly targeted as government gets set to cut budget spending, suggests alternative
1st Apr 11, 3:51pm
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NZIER says Working for Families poorly targeted as government gets set to cut budget spending, suggests alternative
Opposition parties launch attack on government's economic policies in wake of quake, argue more taxation needed
30th Mar 11, 5:27pm
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Opposition parties launch attack on government's economic policies in wake of quake, argue more taxation needed
PM Key adds Justice to Health and Education portfolios that won't face spending cuts in May Budget
28th Mar 11, 8:32am
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PM Key adds Justice to Health and Education portfolios that won't face spending cuts in May Budget