Election 2020
National's border policy: Testing before entering NZ, compulsory contact tracing of arrivals and border staff, use of Bluetooth, a new agency to oversee the Covid response
20th Aug 20, 11:00am
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National's border policy: Testing before entering NZ, compulsory contact tracing of arrivals and border staff, use of Bluetooth, a new agency to oversee the Covid response
Can National's election campaign centre on eroding trust in Labour without harming the Covid-19 public health response?
19th Aug 20, 7:32am
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Can National's election campaign centre on eroding trust in Labour without harming the Covid-19 public health response?
ACT Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden argues the stress of looming lockdowns on business is unsustainable
17th Aug 20, 2:02pm
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ACT Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden argues the stress of looming lockdowns on business is unsustainable
Election moved to October 17; Parliament to dissolve on September 6; Treasury's pre-election economic update deferred; Most political parties support decision but National only 'acknowledges' it
17th Aug 20, 10:22am
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Election moved to October 17; Parliament to dissolve on September 6; Treasury's pre-election economic update deferred; Most political parties support decision but National only 'acknowledges' it
The electorate’s love for the Ardern-led government seems undiminished in Covid’s second time around, Chris Trotter says
17th Aug 20, 8:00am
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The electorate’s love for the Ardern-led government seems undiminished in Covid’s second time around, Chris Trotter says
Any debate on immigration has to consider the fixed natural resources that have to be spread across increasing numbers of citizens
16th Aug 20, 8:02am
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Any debate on immigration has to consider the fixed natural resources that have to be spread across increasing numbers of citizens
Alison Brook argues the COVID-19 crisis offers the opportunity for New Zealand to reorientate to a 'new normal' that will enable it to shrug off the decades of poor productivity and create sustainable growth
13th Aug 20, 12:33pm
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Alison Brook argues the COVID-19 crisis offers the opportunity for New Zealand to reorientate to a 'new normal' that will enable it to shrug off the decades of poor productivity and create sustainable growth
Peter Dunne says we must address the new outbreak thoroughly, calmly and rationally, without letting either petty points-scoring or excessive emotionalism get in the way
13th Aug 20, 9:58am
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Peter Dunne says we must address the new outbreak thoroughly, calmly and rationally, without letting either petty points-scoring or excessive emotionalism get in the way
Massey University's Paul Spoonley says we need to have a comprehensive and informed discussion about population change and options sooner rather than later
13th Aug 20, 9:03am
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Massey University's Paul Spoonley says we need to have a comprehensive and informed discussion about population change and options sooner rather than later
Covid-19 update: Director-General of Health says two work colleagues and two people from a 'related household' of confirmed cases are suspected to have Covid
12th Aug 20, 4:39pm
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Covid-19 update: Director-General of Health says two work colleagues and two people from a 'related household' of confirmed cases are suspected to have Covid
Allan Barber says agriculture assumes even more importance now as the one remaining working piston in the export engine - which makes it essential for the Government to encourage and support the sector
12th Aug 20, 1:41pm
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Allan Barber says agriculture assumes even more importance now as the one remaining working piston in the export engine - which makes it essential for the Government to encourage and support the sector
Covid-19 update: Parliament dissolution deferred until at least Monday; Aged care facilities put in lockdown; Covid-19 cases travelled to Rotorua
12th Aug 20, 11:06am
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Covid-19 update: Parliament dissolution deferred until at least Monday; Aged care facilities put in lockdown; Covid-19 cases travelled to Rotorua
PwC's David Bridgman argues the old adage ‘never waste a good crisis’ has never been more relevant when it comes to the future of our economy
10th Aug 20, 1:45pm
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PwC's David Bridgman argues the old adage ‘never waste a good crisis’ has never been more relevant when it comes to the future of our economy
In interest.co.nz's Election Series, KPMG's John Cantin asks whether we have our tax settings right as NZ battles the COVID-19 crisis and other 21st century challenges
10th Aug 20, 5:54am
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In interest.co.nz's Election Series, KPMG's John Cantin asks whether we have our tax settings right as NZ battles the COVID-19 crisis and other 21st century challenges
Few surprises in the line-up to fight the election revealed by the National Party
9th Aug 20, 3:43pm
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Few surprises in the line-up to fight the election revealed by the National Party
Brian Fallow asks just how freaked out or sanguine we should be about burgeoning public debt
9th Aug 20, 6:02am
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Brian Fallow asks just how freaked out or sanguine we should be about burgeoning public debt
Labour launches campaign with $311m commitment to expand subsidy paid to businesses that employ people at risk of long-term unemployment
8th Aug 20, 1:53pm
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Labour launches campaign with $311m commitment to expand subsidy paid to businesses that employ people at risk of long-term unemployment
Labour Party election candidate Vanushi Walters argues the most important way to protect our economy remains protecting the health of our people from the threat of COVID-19
8th Aug 20, 9:31am
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Labour Party election candidate Vanushi Walters argues the most important way to protect our economy remains protecting the health of our people from the threat of COVID-19
In interest.co.nz's Election Series, the University of Otago's Janet Stephenson and Etienne Nel argue our political parties need a plan for a ‘post-growth’ world
8th Aug 20, 9:11am
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In interest.co.nz's Election Series, the University of Otago's Janet Stephenson and Etienne Nel argue our political parties need a plan for a ‘post-growth’ world
Latest Roy Morgan poll shows PM Jacinda Ardern maintains ‘crushing’ lead over new National leader Judith Collins
8th Aug 20, 8:30am
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Latest Roy Morgan poll shows PM Jacinda Ardern maintains ‘crushing’ lead over new National leader Judith Collins
As the September 19 election looms, against the backdrop of COVID-19, right here is the place for some key public policy debates
7th Aug 20, 2:32pm
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As the September 19 election looms, against the backdrop of COVID-19, right here is the place for some key public policy debates
Chris Trotter takes a look at the lack of policy on offer from the two main political parties as the September 19 election rapidly approaches
7th Aug 20, 9:21am
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Chris Trotter takes a look at the lack of policy on offer from the two main political parties as the September 19 election rapidly approaches
The eyebrow raisers of the final parliamentary debate of this term of government
6th Aug 20, 6:29pm
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The eyebrow raisers of the final parliamentary debate of this term of government
Peter Dunne says while Covid-19 has proved to be an unexpected boon for a previously struggling Labour Party, fresh unforeseen events could yet disrupt the electoral cycle in a more unpredictable way
6th Aug 20, 9:20am
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Peter Dunne says while Covid-19 has proved to be an unexpected boon for a previously struggling Labour Party, fresh unforeseen events could yet disrupt the electoral cycle in a more unpredictable way
ACT's Brooke van Velden on why NZ needs a stand-alone mental health 'commissioning agency' to help people choose their own treatment
5th Aug 20, 7:35am
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ACT's Brooke van Velden on why NZ needs a stand-alone mental health 'commissioning agency' to help people choose their own treatment