Fiscal policy
The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity
30th Apr 25, 12:24pm
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The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity
Willis warns of a ‘tight’ budget to come, but NZ should be going for productivity, not austerity, Dennis Wesselbaum argues
30th Apr 25, 11:15am
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Willis warns of a ‘tight’ budget to come, but NZ should be going for productivity, not austerity, Dennis Wesselbaum argues
Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue
29th Apr 25, 10:43am
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Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue
The IMF says stronger regional economic ties in Asia can help build resilience during a time of growing policy uncertainty
26th Apr 25, 12:36pm
The IMF says stronger regional economic ties in Asia can help build resilience during a time of growing policy uncertainty
Amid heightened uncertainty, policymakers will need to deal with complex trade-offs between debt, slower growth, and new spending pressures, says the IMF
25th Apr 25, 1:00pm
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Amid heightened uncertainty, policymakers will need to deal with complex trade-offs between debt, slower growth, and new spending pressures, says the IMF
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The central bank has negotiated an increase in its annual average spend, despite having to slash spending by up to 25% in the next financial year
16th Apr 25, 12:48pm
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The central bank has negotiated an increase in its annual average spend, despite having to slash spending by up to 25% in the next financial year
International Monetary Fund says given the 'propensity' in New Zealand for rapid housing credit growth, the RBNZ should monitor the effect of its OCR easing and 'make full use' of its macroprudential toolbox to control the emergence of risks
12th Mar 25, 2:30pm
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International Monetary Fund says given the 'propensity' in New Zealand for rapid housing credit growth, the RBNZ should monitor the effect of its OCR easing and 'make full use' of its macroprudential toolbox to control the emergence of risks
Mark Blyth explains how an old orthodoxy is being put to more openly political and redistributive uses
28th Feb 25, 7:21am
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Mark Blyth explains how an old orthodoxy is being put to more openly political and redistributive uses
Stuart Smith, chairman of Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee, dropped in favour of National Party insider Cameron Brewer
31st Jan 25, 3:05pm
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Stuart Smith, chairman of Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee, dropped in favour of National Party insider Cameron Brewer
Budget 2025 will focus more on economic development and not just annual spending decisions, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
29th Jan 25, 11:33am
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Budget 2025 will focus more on economic development and not just annual spending decisions, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
Brian Easton wonders whether we can trust the Trump cabinet to act in the public interest
13th Jan 25, 8:45am
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Brian Easton wonders whether we can trust the Trump cabinet to act in the public interest
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year
20th Dec 24, 2:45pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year
Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle
18th Dec 24, 7:38am
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Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle
The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery
17th Dec 24, 1:05pm
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The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery
The Labour Party says the Coalition is being 'sneaky' with new taxes but Finance Minister Nicola Willis says new revenue measures are no secret
3rd Dec 24, 2:10pm
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The Labour Party says the Coalition is being 'sneaky' with new taxes but Finance Minister Nicola Willis says new revenue measures are no secret