Foreign investment
Politicians love comparing NZ’s economy to Singapore or Ireland – but it’s simplistic and misleading
Angus Dowell says the economic advantages of Singapore and Ireland aren't just hard to reproduce, they reflect very different political commitments that turned those countries into rare winners in the global race to the bottom to attract foreign capital
10th Sep 25, 8:11am
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Angus Dowell says the economic advantages of Singapore and Ireland aren't just hard to reproduce, they reflect very different political commitments that turned those countries into rare winners in the global race to the bottom to attract foreign capital
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Government tweaking Overseas Investment Act rules to allow migrants on special investor visas to purchase residential property worth more than $5 million
1st Sep 25, 2:51pm
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Government tweaking Overseas Investment Act rules to allow migrants on special investor visas to purchase residential property worth more than $5 million
Jane Kelsey says the new foreign investment bill is another example of coalition agreements bypassing democratic scrutiny and informed decision making
23rd Jul 25, 10:04am
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Jane Kelsey says the new foreign investment bill is another example of coalition agreements bypassing democratic scrutiny and informed decision making
An IMF review of New Zealand's lagging productivity finds sharp weaknesses in public investment, private innovation, and the options for funding innovation in sectors that could drive improvements
18th Jun 25, 11:42am
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An IMF review of New Zealand's lagging productivity finds sharp weaknesses in public investment, private innovation, and the options for funding innovation in sectors that could drive improvements
There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual, Tim Lindsey says
21st May 25, 3:27pm
There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual, Tim Lindsey says
Finance Minister Nicola Willis sees 'a lot of ways' to support Kiwibank's NZ identity after bank's CEO says it doesn't make sense at this stage to rule out offshore capital
2nd May 25, 9:26am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis sees 'a lot of ways' to support Kiwibank's NZ identity after bank's CEO says it doesn't make sense at this stage to rule out offshore capital
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ASB's Vittoria Shortt says the Government should be mindful of signals being sent to potential overseas investors via threats to direct bank lending & implement a windfall profit tax
12th Feb 25, 3:37pm
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ASB's Vittoria Shortt says the Government should be mindful of signals being sent to potential overseas investors via threats to direct bank lending & implement a windfall profit tax
Parliamentary banking competition probe hearings getting back under way
28th Jan 25, 6:41am
Parliamentary banking competition probe hearings getting back under way
The Coalition Government promises an economic growth plan within weeks, but can it deliver results?
26th Jan 25, 6:01am
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The Coalition Government promises an economic growth plan within weeks, but can it deliver results?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils new investment agency and hints at radical competition reforms as part of a new 2025 economic growth plan
23rd Jan 25, 1:14pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils new investment agency and hints at radical competition reforms as part of a new 2025 economic growth plan
A ban on foreign homebuyers could be changed under a National-led government, while Labour warns any change could be irreversible
16th Aug 23, 12:11pm
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A ban on foreign homebuyers could be changed under a National-led government, while Labour warns any change could be irreversible
National Party unveils ambitious plan for major road building including a motorway from Whangarei to Tauranga, a new Auckland harbour crossing and major new roads in Wellington. It wants private money to help pay for it
31st Jul 23, 4:07pm
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National Party unveils ambitious plan for major road building including a motorway from Whangarei to Tauranga, a new Auckland harbour crossing and major new roads in Wellington. It wants private money to help pay for it
Business NZ says red tape, corporate tax levels and labour market polices such as Fair Pay Agreements should be addressed in the coming election
22nd Jun 23, 10:00am
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Business NZ says red tape, corporate tax levels and labour market polices such as Fair Pay Agreements should be addressed in the coming election
Business NZ commissioned report says NZ restricts foreign direct investment too much and corporate tax rates are too high
12th Jun 23, 5:00am
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Business NZ commissioned report says NZ restricts foreign direct investment too much and corporate tax rates are too high
Allan Barber says the predicted benefit of the major Chinese investment in Silver Fern Farms, strongly resisted at the time by a minority of supplier shareholders, has now become crystal clear
26th Apr 23, 8:39am
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Allan Barber says the predicted benefit of the major Chinese investment in Silver Fern Farms, strongly resisted at the time by a minority of supplier shareholders, has now become crystal clear