Election 2014
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says both Labour's Kiwisaver and immigration plans could have the opposite effect to that intended on house prices
2nd May 14, 9:56am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says both Labour's Kiwisaver and immigration plans could have the opposite effect to that intended on house prices
Bernard Hickey looks at the pros and cons of Labour's big new monetary policy and savings policy tool – the Variable Savings Rate
29th Apr 14, 8:01pm
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Bernard Hickey looks at the pros and cons of Labour's big new monetary policy and savings policy tool – the Variable Savings Rate
Labour proposes new Variable Savings Rate tool for Reserve Bank and extra objective in Reserve Bank Act to target current account surplus
29th Apr 14, 8:01am
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Labour proposes new Variable Savings Rate tool for Reserve Bank and extra objective in Reserve Bank Act to target current account surplus
Labour MP Shane Jones to retire before election to take up Pacific Economic Ambassador role set up by National's Murray McCully
23rd Apr 14, 8:43am
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Labour MP Shane Jones to retire before election to take up Pacific Economic Ambassador role set up by National's Murray McCully
Speculators more than a housing shortage have been driving Auckland house prices, NZIER's Shamubeel Eaqub says
17th Apr 14, 3:31pm
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Speculators more than a housing shortage have been driving Auckland house prices, NZIER's Shamubeel Eaqub says
Shares in the last of the SOE partial privatisations, Genesis Energy have the best debut of the lot
17th Apr 14, 1:18pm
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Shares in the last of the SOE partial privatisations, Genesis Energy have the best debut of the lot
Ban on overseas house buyers would make Kiwis worse off, argues ACT Party
Key, English agree better data collection on foreign ownership of homes would be better; won't rule out collecting data; Labour says National 'wobbling'
15th Apr 14, 2:05pm
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Key, English agree better data collection on foreign ownership of homes would be better; won't rule out collecting data; Labour says National 'wobbling'
English says Treasury will forecast growth of 2-4% from 2014 to 2018 in Budget 2014; sees average wage growth of 20% in six years to 2018
15th Apr 14, 12:23pm
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English says Treasury will forecast growth of 2-4% from 2014 to 2018 in Budget 2014; sees average wage growth of 20% in six years to 2018
Nick Smith says has told Government to target housing affordability at four times income, down from seven times income in Auckland now
14th Apr 14, 11:27am
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Nick Smith says has told Government to target housing affordability at four times income, down from seven times income in Auckland now
Key says Treasury advised Govt that new spending over NZ$1 bln would put extra pressure on RBNZ to raise mortgage rates
7th Apr 14, 6:35pm
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Key says Treasury advised Govt that new spending over NZ$1 bln would put extra pressure on RBNZ to raise mortgage rates
Bernard Hickey queries John Key's claim that a pre-election "lolly scramble" would obviously push up interest rates just like the 2005 one did
6th Apr 14, 7:00am
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Bernard Hickey queries John Key's claim that a pre-election "lolly scramble" would obviously push up interest rates just like the 2005 one did
Key says Budget 2014 will not be pre-election 'lolly scramble'; new spending allowance will stay at NZ$1 bln; focus on using surpluses after 2014/15 to repay debt
2nd Apr 14, 12:50pm
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Key says Budget 2014 will not be pre-election 'lolly scramble'; new spending allowance will stay at NZ$1 bln; focus on using surpluses after 2014/15 to repay debt
IMF calls on Govt, Opposition to keep fiscal policy tight to help RBNZ withdraw stimulus from economy growing above trend; NZ$ 5-15% over-valued
1st Apr 14, 1:00am
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IMF calls on Govt, Opposition to keep fiscal policy tight to help RBNZ withdraw stimulus from economy growing above trend; NZ$ 5-15% over-valued
Green Party co-leader says five independent reports all show the Genesis Energy shares are being sold for less than they are worth
31st Mar 14, 4:39pm
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Green Party co-leader says five independent reports all show the Genesis Energy shares are being sold for less than they are worth
Bernard Hickey says an election debate based on gossip from auction rooms or the musings of estate agents is no substitute for proper policy analysis
30th Mar 14, 8:00am
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Bernard Hickey says an election debate based on gossip from auction rooms or the musings of estate agents is no substitute for proper policy analysis
Phil Twyford argues Labour's plan to build 100,000 houses in 10 years could cut building costs by NZ$47,000 per home
28th Mar 14, 3:01pm
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Phil Twyford argues Labour's plan to build 100,000 houses in 10 years could cut building costs by NZ$47,000 per home
Opinion: The Reserve Bank might have just avoided itself a whole heap of trouble as the election looms
28th Mar 14, 12:44pm
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Opinion: The Reserve Bank might have just avoided itself a whole heap of trouble as the election looms
'Positive feedback' encourages Government to sell 49% of Genesis rather than 30% as had been stated as a possibility
26th Mar 14, 1:01pm
'Positive feedback' encourages Government to sell 49% of Genesis rather than 30% as had been stated as a possibility
Bill English says Greens 'anti-sprawl' policies more to blame for expensive housing than buying by Chinese investors
19th Mar 14, 4:28pm
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Bill English says Greens 'anti-sprawl' policies more to blame for expensive housing than buying by Chinese investors
Labour leader outlines his economic vision for New Zealand with major speech in Auckland
14th Mar 14, 11:10am
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Labour leader outlines his economic vision for New Zealand with major speech in Auckland
Genesis Energy share float launched; may raise anywhere between $400 mln and $800 mln; Govt may fall short of targets
13th Mar 14, 3:20pm
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Genesis Energy share float launched; may raise anywhere between $400 mln and $800 mln; Govt may fall short of targets
Big increase in number of Genesis Energy shares suggests move to make price palatable to general public
11th Mar 14, 3:25pm
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Big increase in number of Genesis Energy shares suggests move to make price palatable to general public
PM John Key proposes cross-party group to plan for flag referendum some time in 2014-17 parliamentary term, but before 2017 General Election
11th Mar 14, 12:30pm
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PM John Key proposes cross-party group to plan for flag referendum some time in 2014-17 parliamentary term, but before 2017 General Election
PM John Key says 2014 General Election will be held on September 20; wants NZ PM to be at G20 meeting in November
10th Mar 14, 3:40pm
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PM John Key says 2014 General Election will be held on September 20; wants NZ PM to be at G20 meeting in November