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Election 2011

David Shearer and Grant Robertson voted leader and deputy leader of the Labour Party
13th Dec 11, 11:22am
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David Shearer and Grant Robertson voted leader and deputy leader of the Labour Party
Key on unpopular asset sales policy: 'Govt needs to make the case to Kiwis about how it helps get budget back to surplus'
12th Dec 11, 8:02am
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Key on unpopular asset sales policy: 'Govt needs to make the case to Kiwis about how it helps get budget back to surplus'
BusinessDesk: National’s wafer-thin one-seat majority is now buttressed by the three Maori constituency seats
11th Dec 11, 6:46pm
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BusinessDesk: National’s wafer-thin one-seat majority is now buttressed by the three Maori constituency seats
Opinion: Stephen Franks details the risks he thinks the Labour Party faces from its Cunliffe vs Shearer leadership primary
7th Dec 11, 4:47pm
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Opinion: Stephen Franks details the risks he thinks the Labour Party faces from its Cunliffe vs Shearer leadership primary
Opinion: Press release from Labour's Charles Chauvel helps mount a fantastic argument for keeping Peter Dunne
2nd Dec 11, 11:27am
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Opinion: Press release from Labour's Charles Chauvel helps mount a fantastic argument for keeping Peter Dunne
Finance Minister Bill English says SOE share sell-downs to get money out of bank accounts and help build the economy
29th Nov 11, 5:30pm
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Finance Minister Bill English says SOE share sell-downs to get money out of bank accounts and help build the economy
Labour leader Phil Goff, and deputy leader Annette King, to stand down from Labour leadership following election loss
29th Nov 11, 3:38pm
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Labour leader Phil Goff, and deputy leader Annette King, to stand down from Labour leadership following election loss
No December update from Treasury for incoming govt due to PREFU; Incoming 2008 govt asked for one due to Lehman collapse, global turmoil
29th Nov 11, 9:20am
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No December update from Treasury for incoming govt due to PREFU; Incoming 2008 govt asked for one due to Lehman collapse, global turmoil
PM Key begins coalition talks with UnitedFuture's Dunne, ACT's Banks and Maori Party's Turia and Sharples; See their policies here
28th Nov 11, 1:58pm
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PM Key begins coalition talks with UnitedFuture's Dunne, ACT's Banks and Maori Party's Turia and Sharples; See their policies here
Phil Goff expected to step down as Labour leader on Tuesday. Who should take his place? Cunliffe, Parker, Robertson, Little, Street, Jones, Shearer?
28th Nov 11, 9:26am
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Phil Goff expected to step down as Labour leader on Tuesday. Who should take his place? Cunliffe, Parker, Robertson, Little, Street, Jones, Shearer?
Generation X reboot; How the election affects KiwiSaver; Credit card cash-back traps; How not to lose your job; Count your blessings
28th Nov 11, 8:34am
by Amanda Morrall
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Generation X reboot; How the election affects KiwiSaver; Credit card cash-back traps; How not to lose your job; Count your blessings
Mighty River Power or Genesis Energy likely to be first off the block in mixed-ownership sell-down, Key says; 'No earlier than latter part of 2012'
28th Nov 11, 7:29am
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Mighty River Power or Genesis Energy likely to be first off the block in mixed-ownership sell-down, Key says; 'No earlier than latter part of 2012'
Opinion: Bernard Hickey says a second term Key-led govt (and voters) now face an economic hangover as Europe implodes
26th Nov 11, 11:19pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey says a second term Key-led govt (and voters) now face an economic hangover as Europe implodes
Election 2011: Nats to romp home, or will Labour find enough for a grand coalition of the left? Your view on the night's results
26th Nov 11, 7:24pm
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Election 2011: Nats to romp home, or will Labour find enough for a grand coalition of the left? Your view on the night's results
Double shot interview: Bernard Hickey talks to Green Party co-leader Russel Norman about intensive dairying, child poverty and the possible need (eventually) for money printing
25th Nov 11, 6:24pm
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Double shot interview: Bernard Hickey talks to Green Party co-leader Russel Norman about intensive dairying, child poverty and the possible need (eventually) for money printing
Opinion: Stephen Franks says National supporters need to understand that a vote for Goldsmith is a vote for Labour
25th Nov 11, 12:37pm
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Opinion: Stephen Franks says National supporters need to understand that a vote for Goldsmith is a vote for Labour
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Two polls show NZ First over 5% threshold on election eve; US stocks falling on Merkel's block on Euro bonds
25th Nov 11, 8:59am
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90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Two polls show NZ First over 5% threshold on election eve; US stocks falling on Merkel's block on Euro bonds
Alex's live election blog: We're being made to turn comments off on election day; Herald poll show Peters back in Parliament, Nats over 50%
25th Nov 11, 8:47am
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Alex's live election blog: We're being made to turn comments off on election day; Herald poll show Peters back in Parliament, Nats over 50%
NZ govt bond auction sees lower demand for 2017 and 2019 debt than offered by Treasury, following German bund auction failure overnight
24th Nov 11, 2:39pm
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NZ govt bond auction sees lower demand for 2017 and 2019 debt than offered by Treasury, following German bund auction failure overnight
Alex's live election blog: Goff's police recruitment claim rejected; Labour promises SCF investigation; Who won the final debate?
24th Nov 11, 9:19am
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Alex's live election blog: Goff's police recruitment claim rejected; Labour promises SCF investigation; Who won the final debate?
BusinessDesk: Fay poll shows public wants Govt to stop Crafar sale to Chinese buyer
23rd Nov 11, 11:00am
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BusinessDesk: Fay poll shows public wants Govt to stop Crafar sale to Chinese buyer
Alex's live election blog: Fairfax poll shows National at 54%, Labour 26%, NZ First at 4% after teapot saga; Big undecided vote
23rd Nov 11, 8:51am
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Alex's live election blog: Fairfax poll shows National at 54%, Labour 26%, NZ First at 4% after teapot saga; Big undecided vote
NZ has first annual net migration loss in year to October since 2001, Stats NZ says; Net loss to Australia just below 2008 record
22nd Nov 11, 10:58am
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NZ has first annual net migration loss in year to October since 2001, Stats NZ says; Net loss to Australia just below 2008 record
Alex's live election blog: The worm gives debate to Goff; Who do you think won?
22nd Nov 11, 8:35am
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Alex's live election blog: The worm gives debate to Goff; Who do you think won?
Confused by the campaign hype? Use our policy comparison pages to get to the party positions directly
21st Nov 11, 5:36pm
Confused by the campaign hype? Use our policy comparison pages to get to the party positions directly