earthquake
Labour plans mixture of debt, spending cuts and higher top tax rate to pay for quake costs and revive economy
23rd Mar 11, 6:30pm
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Labour plans mixture of debt, spending cuts and higher top tax rate to pay for quake costs and revive economy
April 1 tax changes will mean govt's 2010 tax package will be fiscally negative for 2 more years as it struggles with quake costs
23rd Mar 11, 5:52pm
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April 1 tax changes will mean govt's 2010 tax package will be fiscally negative for 2 more years as it struggles with quake costs
'We should pay back our own debts in fairness to future generations,' Finance Minister Bill English says
22nd Mar 11, 6:13pm
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'We should pay back our own debts in fairness to future generations,' Finance Minister Bill English says
Key, English warn of 'zero budget' as fears grow that Standard and Poor's may downgrade NZ govt and bank credit ratings
22nd Mar 11, 12:27pm
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Key, English warn of 'zero budget' as fears grow that Standard and Poor's may downgrade NZ govt and bank credit ratings
PM Key says housing market concern hit Q4 GDP; 'Zero budget' could hit economy, but govt wants people to keep spending
21st Mar 11, 9:14am
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PM Key says housing market concern hit Q4 GDP; 'Zero budget' could hit economy, but govt wants people to keep spending
EQC has less than NZ$1 billion reinsurance in place if another event were to strike tomorrow, PM Key says
14th Mar 11, 5:06pm
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EQC has less than NZ$1 billion reinsurance in place if another event were to strike tomorrow, PM Key says
Christchurch may lose 4% of its population permanently over the next year, ANZ economists say
14th Mar 11, 1:27pm
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Christchurch may lose 4% of its population permanently over the next year, ANZ economists say
Japan disaster won't cut New Zealand's global reinsurance flows for Christchurch, PM Key says
14th Mar 11, 12:31pm
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Japan disaster won't cut New Zealand's global reinsurance flows for Christchurch, PM Key says
RBNZ Governor Bollard says he was not pressured by govt to cut OCR; Met with Finance Minister to discuss quake responses
10th Mar 11, 12:10pm
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RBNZ Governor Bollard says he was not pressured by govt to cut OCR; Met with Finance Minister to discuss quake responses
Govt unlikely to meddle in insurance market, Asst Earthquake Minister Williamson says; Recommends people get creative
9th Mar 11, 4:27pm
Govt unlikely to meddle in insurance market, Asst Earthquake Minister Williamson says; Recommends people get creative
Labour leader Goff steps up call for govt to act on skills shortage to deal with Canty rebuild, Auckland housing shortage and leaky homes repairs
9th Mar 11, 10:31am
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Labour leader Goff steps up call for govt to act on skills shortage to deal with Canty rebuild, Auckland housing shortage and leaky homes repairs
Major trades skills shortage looms as Christchurch needs workers for rebuild, Labour leader Goff says
8th Mar 11, 1:02pm
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Major trades skills shortage looms as Christchurch needs workers for rebuild, Labour leader Goff says
Christchurch renters locked into leases in damaged but still habitable homes entitled to reductions
7th Mar 11, 4:15pm
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Christchurch renters locked into leases in damaged but still habitable homes entitled to reductions
Jan building consents down 17% from year ago; monthly trend still negative, Stats NZ figures show
7th Mar 11, 11:51am
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Jan building consents down 17% from year ago; monthly trend still negative, Stats NZ figures show
Govt may buy damaged land to help owners move on following Christchurch quakes, PM Key says
7th Mar 11, 11:23am
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Govt may buy damaged land to help owners move on following Christchurch quakes, PM Key says
Treasury estimates Christchurch quakes to cost NZ$15 billion, tax take could be down NZ$5 billion over 5 years
6th Mar 11, 2:13pm
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Treasury estimates Christchurch quakes to cost NZ$15 billion, tax take could be down NZ$5 billion over 5 years
Westpac forecasts 6% GDP growth in year to June 2012 on govt spending, Christchurch rebuild
4th Mar 11, 2:57pm
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Westpac forecasts 6% GDP growth in year to June 2012 on govt spending, Christchurch rebuild
Tenants Protection Association urges Government to consider rent freeze in earthquake ravaged Christchurch
3rd Mar 11, 3:02pm
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Tenants Protection Association urges Government to consider rent freeze in earthquake ravaged Christchurch
Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker tells businesses not to accept 'depopulation' excuse by insurers at face value
3rd Mar 11, 11:07am
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Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker tells businesses not to accept 'depopulation' excuse by insurers at face value
Bill English says can't rule out getting rid of Working for Families or interest free student loans. Your view?
1st Mar 11, 3:56pm
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Bill English says can't rule out getting rid of Working for Families or interest free student loans. Your view?
Paymark figures show spending in Christchurch in first 5 days after quake almost halved from a year ago
1st Mar 11, 3:32pm
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Paymark figures show spending in Christchurch in first 5 days after quake almost halved from a year ago
Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker offers some sage advice for earthquake affected homeowners
1st Mar 11, 8:49am
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Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker offers some sage advice for earthquake affected homeowners
EQC officials say damage arising from second quake serious but not fatal to the fund's viability; efforts focused on response not recovery
28th Feb 11, 7:19pm
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EQC officials say damage arising from second quake serious but not fatal to the fund's viability; efforts focused on response not recovery
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues an earthquake levy is fairer and safer than taking on more foreign debt
28th Feb 11, 5:07pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues an earthquake levy is fairer and safer than taking on more foreign debt
Strong dairy prices dominate increase in goods exports, contribute to small merchandise trade surplus in Jan, Stats NZ says
28th Feb 11, 12:42pm
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Strong dairy prices dominate increase in goods exports, contribute to small merchandise trade surplus in Jan, Stats NZ says