Fiscal policy
Government's $339m first year fee-free tertiary education policy expected to attract 2000 additional full time students or trainees next year
5th Dec 17, 2:39pm
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Government's $339m first year fee-free tertiary education policy expected to attract 2000 additional full time students or trainees next year
Kiwibank economists say the withdrawal of global QE is expected to affect the economy the NZ economy indirectly via financial markets, both through rising longer-dated interest rates and a lower currency
4th Nov 17, 9:44am
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Kiwibank economists say the withdrawal of global QE is expected to affect the economy the NZ economy indirectly via financial markets, both through rising longer-dated interest rates and a lower currency
National, Labour and the Greens want to reduce government debt. But is it the right time for political parties to be campaigning on tightening the government’s purse strings?
20th Sep 17, 9:11am
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National, Labour and the Greens want to reduce government debt. But is it the right time for political parties to be campaigning on tightening the government’s purse strings?
Cameron Preston goes looking for magician's sleight of hand in the Government's latest Budget
19th Jun 17, 1:56pm
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Cameron Preston goes looking for magician's sleight of hand in the Government's latest Budget
James Shaw on how a Labour/Greens Government would reduce government debt while maintaining current levels of spending
24th Mar 17, 2:25pm
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James Shaw on how a Labour/Greens Government would reduce government debt while maintaining current levels of spending
Motu researchers on the political benefits of destruction, Bill's datatopia, why meddling governments make you happy, the productivity gap, the Fed and fiscal policy, scaling the depths of bad puns and more
10th Feb 17, 9:59am
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Motu researchers on the political benefits of destruction, Bill's datatopia, why meddling governments make you happy, the productivity gap, the Fed and fiscal policy, scaling the depths of bad puns and more
The challenge is to try to keep short term political quick-fixes from doing predictable long term damage, and ensure that monetary and fiscal policies work together effectively
14th Jan 17, 12:01pm
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The challenge is to try to keep short term political quick-fixes from doing predictable long term damage, and ensure that monetary and fiscal policies work together effectively
Finance Minister says Government has strong enough balance sheet to borrow billions of dollars needed to rebuild infrastructure around Kaikoura; says "funding is not an issue", although some other projects could be delayed
15th Nov 16, 4:05pm
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Finance Minister says Government has strong enough balance sheet to borrow billions of dollars needed to rebuild infrastructure around Kaikoura; says "funding is not an issue", although some other projects could be delayed
Oliver Hartwich on going to France if you want to work less, Don Brash's take on monetary policy when inflation won't budge, the economics of love, Vietnam's openness to the free market & more
27th May 16, 10:00am
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Oliver Hartwich on going to France if you want to work less, Don Brash's take on monetary policy when inflation won't budge, the economics of love, Vietnam's openness to the free market & more
Treasury reports Budget Deficit of NZ$889 mln in six months to December; NZ$92 mln more than expected; lower interest rates a factor; cash deficit also higher than expected; low inflation taking its toll
19th Feb 16, 10:36am
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Treasury reports Budget Deficit of NZ$889 mln in six months to December; NZ$92 mln more than expected; lower interest rates a factor; cash deficit also higher than expected; low inflation taking its toll
RBNZ Governor suggests Government could help boost productive capacity of economy, lift economic activity and inflation pressures by spending more on infrastructure in Auckland
10th Dec 15, 12:59pm
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RBNZ Governor suggests Government could help boost productive capacity of economy, lift economic activity and inflation pressures by spending more on infrastructure in Auckland
Bruce Wills says the high dollar is why we need policy reform to help exporters become as competitive as they can be. Your view?
7th Mar 13, 11:28am
Bruce Wills says the high dollar is why we need policy reform to help exporters become as competitive as they can be. Your view?
Bruce Wills says fiscal policy settings are to blame for the high dollar because the productive economy isn’t driving it up; it is government policy and spending choices. Your view?
3rd Mar 13, 11:09am
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Bruce Wills says fiscal policy settings are to blame for the high dollar because the productive economy isn’t driving it up; it is government policy and spending choices. Your view?
Bernard Hickey argues we will need to reunite monetary and fiscal policy under co-ordinated control if we are to find a successful path through the global 'financial repression'
7th Oct 12, 10:05am
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Bernard Hickey argues we will need to reunite monetary and fiscal policy under co-ordinated control if we are to find a successful path through the global 'financial repression'
Bernard Hickey points to the enormous game of musical chairs in the currency markets. He thinks the last one to print and devalue is the loser. Your view?
5th Feb 12, 12:05pm
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Bernard Hickey points to the enormous game of musical chairs in the currency markets. He thinks the last one to print and devalue is the loser. Your view?
BusinessDesk: Treasury calls for "wide and ambitious" policy reform; Wants banks' capital buffers increased, and tax changes to encourage saving
2nd Feb 12, 2:42pm
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BusinessDesk: Treasury calls for "wide and ambitious" policy reform; Wants banks' capital buffers increased, and tax changes to encourage saving
BusinessDesk: "How do we ensure the greatest building boom ever is not followed by the greatest bust?”
15th Oct 11, 9:40am
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BusinessDesk: "How do we ensure the greatest building boom ever is not followed by the greatest bust?”
BusinessDesk: Securities law reform needs stronger analysts and media to work says INFINZ
1st Sep 11, 10:57am
BusinessDesk: Securities law reform needs stronger analysts and media to work says INFINZ
BusinessDesk: Tax change furthers NZ financial hub potential
The timing of the next OCR increase is dependent on how you see growth developing
29th Nov 10, 2:04pm
The timing of the next OCR increase is dependent on how you see growth developing
Opinion: How the RBNZ's new bank funding policy will stabilise interest rates, currency swings
18th Nov 09, 7:35am
Opinion: How the RBNZ's new bank funding policy will stabilise interest rates, currency swings
Extra tools likely to control dairy and housing bubbles, ANZ says
10th Nov 09, 8:08am
Extra tools likely to control dairy and housing bubbles, ANZ says
Fitch says NZ most exposed to de-leveraging, but OK for now
18th Mar 09, 9:01am
Fitch says NZ most exposed to de-leveraging, but OK for now
Brother in law's guide: Opt for variable mortgages rather than 1 or 2 year fixed rates
29th Jan 09, 6:37pm
Brother in law's guide: Opt for variable mortgages rather than 1 or 2 year fixed rates