Government spending

Brian Easton says monopsonies – dominant purchasers – need to be restrained as much as monopolies – dominant sellers. That is what pay equity is about

Brian Easton says monopsonies – dominant purchasers – need to be restrained as much as monopolies – dominant sellers. That is what pay equity is about

S&P, some economists and opposition parties criticise, or are underwhelmed by, Budget 2025

S&P, some economists and opposition parties criticise, or are underwhelmed by, Budget 2025

Government to increase KiwiSaver contribution rates and give firms a tax break on asset purchases to support New Zealand’s faltering economic recovery

Government to increase KiwiSaver contribution rates and give firms a tax break on asset purchases to support New Zealand’s faltering economic recovery

Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ ‘Growth Budget’ will aim to expand the economy and slowly shrink the Government

Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ ‘Growth Budget’ will aim to expand the economy and slowly shrink the Government

Labour’s leadership is sending mixed messages about how closely it will follow the fiscal rules the party established during its last term in office

Labour’s leadership is sending mixed messages about how closely it will follow the fiscal rules the party established during its last term in office

Despite talking up difficult choices, Nicola Willis is finding funding for some nice-to-have budget items as she directs a cinematic reshuffle of Government spending

Despite talking up difficult choices, Nicola Willis is finding funding for some nice-to-have budget items as she directs a cinematic reshuffle of Government spending

The first nine-month financial report under the Coalition Government shows higher operating costs, reduced infrastructure investment, and growing debt as it prepares for Budget 2025

The first nine-month financial report under the Coalition Government shows higher operating costs, reduced infrastructure investment, and growing debt as it prepares for Budget 2025

Willis warns of a ‘tight’ budget to come, but NZ should be going for productivity, not austerity, Dennis Wesselbaum argues

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

Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year

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

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

The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery

An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals

An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals

Countries all over the world are facing record tax burdens to cover the rising cost of healthcare and other age-related services

Countries all over the world are facing record tax burdens to cover the rising cost of healthcare and other age-related services

Crown Financial Statements reported a $12.9 billion annual deficit in 2023/2024, despite increased tax revenue

Crown Financial Statements reported a $12.9 billion annual deficit in 2023/2024, despite increased tax revenue