Government spending
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
Diane Maxwell calls for crack down on people who get Super without earning it; Urges Govt to raise the age of eligibility to 67 and resume contributions to the Super Fund
14th Dec 16, 2:18pm
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Diane Maxwell calls for crack down on people who get Super without earning it; Urges Govt to raise the age of eligibility to 67 and resume contributions to the Super Fund
Cameron Preston questions why the Government's increased its pot of 'petty cash' 10-fold in the last 7 years, spending more in the name of 'unexpected circumstances'
25th Jan 16, 3:33pm
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Cameron Preston questions why the Government's increased its pot of 'petty cash' 10-fold in the last 7 years, spending more in the name of 'unexpected circumstances'
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya asks whether tertiary students fully grasp the degree to which taxpayers help fund their education and says there is insufficient debate on how tertiary education costs are shared
14th Dec 15, 9:16am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya asks whether tertiary students fully grasp the degree to which taxpayers help fund their education and says there is insufficient debate on how tertiary education costs are shared
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says we need to carefully position ourselves so that every company makes use of the 'big data' revolution to guide their business
13th May 15, 3:09pm
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says we need to carefully position ourselves so that every company makes use of the 'big data' revolution to guide their business
NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya calls for new official limits on government spending
30th Mar 15, 9:19am
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NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya calls for new official limits on government spending
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya on putting a leash on government fiscal profligacy
17th Nov 14, 2:26pm
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya on putting a leash on government fiscal profligacy
Government says it is spending our money evenly around the country; Cunliffe swipes at 'bizarre' report
8th Oct 13, 3:23pm
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Government says it is spending our money evenly around the country; Cunliffe swipes at 'bizarre' report
Matt Nolan explores what tax is and the trade-offs involved with different ways of taxing
30th Apr 13, 12:08pm
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Matt Nolan explores what tax is and the trade-offs involved with different ways of taxing
Matt Nolan says that current account deficits are not bad in themselves, but the stock of debt needs to grow more slowly than the stock of assets
16th Apr 13, 12:36pm
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Matt Nolan says that current account deficits are not bad in themselves, but the stock of debt needs to grow more slowly than the stock of assets
Bernard Hickey highlights the major unsettling choices we will need to make soon on healthcare because we will be unable to afford our current system
23rd Sep 12, 10:05am
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Bernard Hickey highlights the major unsettling choices we will need to make soon on healthcare because we will be unable to afford our current system
Tax Working Group instigator Norman Gemmell wins NZIER economist of the year award, for work on tax, policy debate, relationship between fiscal policy and growth
28th Aug 12, 8:03pm
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Tax Working Group instigator Norman Gemmell wins NZIER economist of the year award, for work on tax, policy debate, relationship between fiscal policy and growth
Government working with Kiwifruit industry on possible future financial assistance for PSA recovery, Carter says
10th May 12, 1:40pm
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Government working with Kiwifruit industry on possible future financial assistance for PSA recovery, Carter says
Treasury says tax take in current 2011/12 year 'well below forecast'; Sticks with expectation of 0.5% growth in March qtr
2nd Apr 12, 3:25pm
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Treasury says tax take in current 2011/12 year 'well below forecast'; Sticks with expectation of 0.5% growth in March qtr
Budget 2012 to be zero, or very close to zero budget, as govt tries to reach 2014/15 surplus, PM Key says
2nd Apr 12, 7:31am
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Budget 2012 to be zero, or very close to zero budget, as govt tries to reach 2014/15 surplus, PM Key says
BusinessDesk: Key and Shearer go head to head with major speeches on Thursday
12th Mar 12, 5:44pm
BusinessDesk: Key and Shearer go head to head with major speeches on Thursday
BusinessDesk: Treasury Secretary Makhlouf urges public servants to revolt if they see processes which make no sense
2nd Mar 12, 5:00pm
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BusinessDesk: Treasury Secretary Makhlouf urges public servants to revolt if they see processes which make no sense
BusinessDesk: Treasury puts out feelers for good ideas to cut government costs
12th Jan 12, 11:33am
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BusinessDesk: Treasury puts out feelers for good ideas to cut government costs
Government deficit 4% worse than forecast in four months to Oct; Treasury eyes heightened economic risks from Europe
5th Dec 11, 10:03am
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Government deficit 4% worse than forecast in four months to Oct; Treasury eyes heightened economic risks from Europe
What Tax Working Group said: CGT best way to broaden, but too complicated; Most support land tax; Don't give GST exemptions; Top personal rate should match trust rate
13th Jul 11, 5:07pm
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What Tax Working Group said: CGT best way to broaden, but too complicated; Most support land tax; Don't give GST exemptions; Top personal rate should match trust rate
Capital gains tax dominates Parliamentary debate as parties move to state positions on expected Labour policy (except Labour of course)
6th Jul 11, 3:15pm
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Capital gains tax dominates Parliamentary debate as parties move to state positions on expected Labour policy (except Labour of course)
Higher tax take, lower expenses means govt deficit before gains and losses could be NZ$700m better than expected at NZ$16b, Treasury says
6th Jul 11, 10:00am
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Higher tax take, lower expenses means govt deficit before gains and losses could be NZ$700m better than expected at NZ$16b, Treasury says
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Crampton's SOE sale warning; Nash asks where are the jobs coming from?; Farrar says budget 'astute'; Kenny Rogers; Cartoons
20th May 11, 1:16pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Crampton's SOE sale warning; Nash asks where are the jobs coming from?; Farrar says budget 'astute'; Kenny Rogers; Cartoons
Labour, Greens, ACT, Winston Peters attack Budget 2011, say National has it wrong; Maori party proud to secure funding for their people
19th May 11, 7:08pm
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Labour, Greens, ACT, Winston Peters attack Budget 2011, say National has it wrong; Maori party proud to secure funding for their people
Budget 2011: Govt to create special Kiwi Bond for NZers to specifically go toward NZ$5.5 bln quake fund; Will create inflation indexed bond
19th May 11, 2:20pm
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Budget 2011: Govt to create special Kiwi Bond for NZers to specifically go toward NZ$5.5 bln quake fund; Will create inflation indexed bond