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Finance Minister Grant Robertson backs the RBNZ, as its latest critic labels it ‘obsessively autarkic, nationalistic and excessively defensive’ and calls for the Government to pull it in line
24th Jul 19, 9:41am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson backs the RBNZ, as its latest critic labels it ‘obsessively autarkic, nationalistic and excessively defensive’ and calls for the Government to pull it in line
Reserve Bank Governor asks Finance Minister for his 'support' and 'respect', as the regulator of banks and insurers takes a more 'intensive' and 'intrusive' approach
11th Jul 19, 10:11am
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Reserve Bank Governor asks Finance Minister for his 'support' and 'respect', as the regulator of banks and insurers takes a more 'intensive' and 'intrusive' approach
Government's consultation in its Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act review raises the possibility of the RBNZ getting an explicit climate change objective
10th Jul 19, 5:00am
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Government's consultation in its Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act review raises the possibility of the RBNZ getting an explicit climate change objective
David Hargreaves thinks the RBNZ should have lost its role as insurance regulator, but since it will be keeping the role, the emphasis needs to be on ensuring it is now better resourced for the job
4th Jul 19, 10:30am
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David Hargreaves thinks the RBNZ should have lost its role as insurance regulator, but since it will be keeping the role, the emphasis needs to be on ensuring it is now better resourced for the job
Wellington City Council declares a climate emergency and signs off blueprint to become carbon neutral by 2050
20th Jun 19, 4:17pm
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Wellington City Council declares a climate emergency and signs off blueprint to become carbon neutral by 2050
Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance
11th Jun 19, 3:46pm
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Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance
Geof Mortlock argues that New Zealand should follow Australia’s example and have periodic independent capability reviews of our financial regulators
2nd May 19, 12:59pm
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Geof Mortlock argues that New Zealand should follow Australia’s example and have periodic independent capability reviews of our financial regulators
Geof Mortlock argues that independent professionals should be brought in to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the Reserve Bank proposals, plus alternative options
23rd Apr 19, 12:36pm
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Geof Mortlock argues that independent professionals should be brought in to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the Reserve Bank proposals, plus alternative options
Decades of climate-change exaggeration in the West have produced frightened children, febrile headlines, and unrealistic political promises
14th Mar 19, 9:48am
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Decades of climate-change exaggeration in the West have produced frightened children, febrile headlines, and unrealistic political promises
Because honest emissions cuts are staggeringly hard to make, achieving carbon neutrality anytime soon is an empty ambition. But countries continue to make big promises and massage their numbers to give a false sense of progress
6th Mar 19, 1:51pm
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Because honest emissions cuts are staggeringly hard to make, achieving carbon neutrality anytime soon is an empty ambition. But countries continue to make big promises and massage their numbers to give a false sense of progress
Geof Mortlock argues the Reserve Bank is about as much use as a financial regulator as is a cricket umpire who is nearly blind and who understands little about the game
2nd Mar 19, 9:44am
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Geof Mortlock argues the Reserve Bank is about as much use as a financial regulator as is a cricket umpire who is nearly blind and who understands little about the game
A closer look at the pending commission crackdown Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi sees when he glances across the Tasman
6th Feb 19, 8:59am
A closer look at the pending commission crackdown Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi sees when he glances across the Tasman
After casting an eye over the FMA-RBNZ report on life insurers' conduct & culture, Andrew Hooker encourages the Government to legislate to force change
2nd Feb 19, 9:04am
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After casting an eye over the FMA-RBNZ report on life insurers' conduct & culture, Andrew Hooker encourages the Government to legislate to force change
Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and climate change
31st Jan 19, 11:12am
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Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and climate change
We look back on a big, successful year and reveal our most popular stories; announce new features coming 2019
30th Dec 18, 7:02am
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We look back on a big, successful year and reveal our most popular stories; announce new features coming 2019
The Reserve Bank has released its climate change strategy, which will include studying the extent to which climate change is factored into the country's current house prices
13th Dec 18, 11:13am
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The Reserve Bank has released its climate change strategy, which will include studying the extent to which climate change is factored into the country's current house prices
Robertson quiet on whether something's wrong when the RBNZ pays the Government a $430m dividend but can't afford to hire 15 new staff
13th Dec 18, 10:00am
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Robertson quiet on whether something's wrong when the RBNZ pays the Government a $430m dividend but can't afford to hire 15 new staff
Government vetoes ACC's proposed motor vehicle levy hike and reduces work levies. It also scraps the vehicle risk rating programme
10th Dec 18, 4:00pm
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Government vetoes ACC's proposed motor vehicle levy hike and reduces work levies. It also scraps the vehicle risk rating programme
Before the next financial crisis erupts, preparing to respond merits a more holistic approach – one that accounts for the serious and escalating threats posed by climate change
8th Dec 18, 9:30am
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Before the next financial crisis erupts, preparing to respond merits a more holistic approach – one that accounts for the serious and escalating threats posed by climate change
Jenée Tibshraeny on why you should spend more time talking to insurers before buying a property
1st Dec 18, 10:16am
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Jenée Tibshraeny on why you should spend more time talking to insurers before buying a property
A 325% debt-to-disposable income ratio, household debt growing at a more sustainable rate, horticulture lending being monitored, eye watering life insurance commissions & more from the RBNZ's FSR
29th Nov 18, 12:00pm
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A 325% debt-to-disposable income ratio, household debt growing at a more sustainable rate, horticulture lending being monitored, eye watering life insurance commissions & more from the RBNZ's FSR
The World Meteorological Organisation says the warming effect of long-lived greenhouse gasses has increased by 41% since 1990
24th Nov 18, 9:16am
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The World Meteorological Organisation says the warming effect of long-lived greenhouse gasses has increased by 41% since 1990
Reserve Bank climate change strategy to focus on both its own activities and its regulatory oversight of financial stability
13th Nov 18, 12:43pm
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Reserve Bank climate change strategy to focus on both its own activities and its regulatory oversight of financial stability
Review considers change to existing RBNZ sound & efficient financial system policy objective with competition, consumer protection & public confidence also in the mix
13th Nov 18, 5:00am
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Review considers change to existing RBNZ sound & efficient financial system policy objective with competition, consumer protection & public confidence also in the mix
RBNZ Act review consultation paper details the local banking system by the numbers, highlighting the dominance of the Aussie owned banks
12th Nov 18, 11:58am
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RBNZ Act review consultation paper details the local banking system by the numbers, highlighting the dominance of the Aussie owned banks