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Susan St John says this latest 'ad hoc policy change' from the Government will be used to make Working for Families less generous for ‘working’ families through a poorly understood sleight of hand
8th Nov 21, 3:48pm
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Susan St John says this latest 'ad hoc policy change' from the Government will be used to make Working for Families less generous for ‘working’ families through a poorly understood sleight of hand
Economist Brian Easton says the Treasury forecasts suggest the economy is doing better than expected after the Covid shock
25th Jan 21, 8:25am
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Economist Brian Easton says the Treasury forecasts suggest the economy is doing better than expected after the Covid shock
ACT Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden calls out Govt for having a disregard for 'wellbeing' in its Covid response
1st Sep 20, 9:20am
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ACT Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden calls out Govt for having a disregard for 'wellbeing' in its Covid response
David Hargreaves is pleased the Government has decided to hold aside most of its designated pandemic money till after the election
21st Jul 20, 2:05pm
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David Hargreaves is pleased the Government has decided to hold aside most of its designated pandemic money till after the election
David Hargreaves assesses the country's missed infrastructure opportunity while conceding that the Coalition has set itself up well for the election campaign next year
12th Dec 19, 2:42pm
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David Hargreaves assesses the country's missed infrastructure opportunity while conceding that the Coalition has set itself up well for the election campaign next year
ANZ economists say a 'realistic guess' is that the Government will lift its net debt to about 23% of GDP, from the current 20%, by the year 2022
5th Dec 19, 2:43pm
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ANZ economists say a 'realistic guess' is that the Government will lift its net debt to about 23% of GDP, from the current 20%, by the year 2022
David Hargreaves tries to make sense of the Government's signalled plans to have a spend-up on infrastructure
2nd Dec 19, 10:23am
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David Hargreaves tries to make sense of the Government's signalled plans to have a spend-up on infrastructure
New Zealand Taxpayers' Union economist Joe Ascroft says substantially cutting the 30% tax rate on income earned over $48,000 would send a strong message
17th Oct 19, 10:54am
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New Zealand Taxpayers' Union economist Joe Ascroft says substantially cutting the 30% tax rate on income earned over $48,000 would send a strong message
Peter Dunne says when the Govt Budget is in surplus, the focus comes much more onto the quality and overall value of the new spending being proposed, and that requires Ministers to make some very strong judgements
11th Oct 18, 8:48am
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Peter Dunne says when the Govt Budget is in surplus, the focus comes much more onto the quality and overall value of the new spending being proposed, and that requires Ministers to make some very strong judgements
Finance Minister details 'five point plan' for urban growth; will look at alternatives for Auckland's East-West link, but not interested in building 'the most expensive road in the world'
11th Dec 17, 8:15am
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Finance Minister details 'five point plan' for urban growth; will look at alternatives for Auckland's East-West link, but not interested in building 'the most expensive road in the world'
Finance Minister Grant Robertson assures business community more of the numbers behind the Government's policies will be released on December 14 
1st Dec 17, 8:31am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson assures business community more of the numbers behind the Government's policies will be released on December 14 
ASB economists say the post-election Government will 'have the luxury of choice' when it comes to being able to spend; ANZ economists see 'a plentiful kitty for pork-barrel politics'
21st Aug 17, 2:01pm
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ASB economists say the post-election Government will 'have the luxury of choice' when it comes to being able to spend; ANZ economists see 'a plentiful kitty for pork-barrel politics'
First Union's Morgan Godfery on the black and blue Greens, raging against the system, getting deep with GoT, winter chills put heat on hospitals, Winston does a Don, a great Kiwi feed and more
21st Jul 17, 10:02am
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First Union's Morgan Godfery on the black and blue Greens, raging against the system, getting deep with GoT, winter chills put heat on hospitals, Winston does a Don, a great Kiwi feed and more
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
Bill English should refocus economic policy on increasing GDP per hour worked, rather than just total GDP
11th Dec 16, 5:02am
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Bill English should refocus economic policy on increasing GDP per hour worked, rather than just total GDP
The PM doesn’t trust the Treasury’s forecasts for the very long term and the very short term, but he thinks we should rely on the medium term one that says we can afford tax cuts, extra social spending, the quake rebuilds and debt repayment
4th Dec 16, 5:02am
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The PM doesn’t trust the Treasury’s forecasts for the very long term and the very short term, but he thinks we should rely on the medium term one that says we can afford tax cuts, extra social spending, the quake rebuilds and debt repayment
Cam Preston accuses the Government of managing the country's finances according to magician's theory
31st Mar 16, 5:03am
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Cam Preston accuses the Government of managing the country's finances according to magician's theory
Labour questions how more taxpayer money is being spent on Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority PR when its supposedly scaling back
10th Feb 16, 3:22pm
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Labour questions how more taxpayer money is being spent on Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority PR when its supposedly scaling back
Cameron Preston questions why the Government's increased its pot of 'petty cash' 10-fold in the last 7 years, spending more in the name of 'unexpected circumstances'
25th Jan 16, 3:33pm
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Cameron Preston questions why the Government's increased its pot of 'petty cash' 10-fold in the last 7 years, spending more in the name of 'unexpected circumstances'
Questions raised over how EQC reduced its estimated Canterbury quake claims cost by $455m; Grant Robertson suggests EQC's sweeping future costs under the rug
30th Oct 15, 2:48pm
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Questions raised over how EQC reduced its estimated Canterbury quake claims cost by $455m; Grant Robertson suggests EQC's sweeping future costs under the rug
Treasury reports OBEGAL surplus of NZ$414 million in year to June 30, 2015; First budget surplus in 7 years; Govt meets political target; Result a turn-around from forecast of deficit in May Budget
14th Oct 15, 1:09pm
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Treasury reports OBEGAL surplus of NZ$414 million in year to June 30, 2015; First budget surplus in 7 years; Govt meets political target; Result a turn-around from forecast of deficit in May Budget
Cameron Preston questions whether the Government's using risky gambling on the movements of interest & currency rates to achieve a surplus
13th Oct 15, 10:13am
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Cameron Preston questions whether the Government's using risky gambling on the movements of interest & currency rates to achieve a surplus
Key acknowledges Treasury may forecast budget deficit in December 16 HYEFU, but he remains confident of final surplus
24th Nov 14, 4:51pm
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Key acknowledges Treasury may forecast budget deficit in December 16 HYEFU, but he remains confident of final surplus
Treasury says New Zealand economy needs to avoid becoming a 'one hit wonder'
29th Jan 14, 2:33pm
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Treasury says New Zealand economy needs to avoid becoming a 'one hit wonder'
NZ Govt says will borrow NZ$5 bln less in 2013/14 after underlying budget position improves as economic growth surges
17th Dec 13, 1:04pm
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NZ Govt says will borrow NZ$5 bln less in 2013/14 after underlying budget position improves as economic growth surges