Rural News
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy looks at the balancing act of getting NZ exporters greater overseas access whilst also protecting NZ from imported biological threats
17th May 16, 10:43am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy looks at the balancing act of getting NZ exporters greater overseas access whilst also protecting NZ from imported biological threats
Key says Govt looking at $3 bln tax cut, either in Budget 2017 or before 2017 election; still committed to cutting net debt to 20% of GDP
16th May 16, 4:42pm
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Key says Govt looking at $3 bln tax cut, either in Budget 2017 or before 2017 election; still committed to cutting net debt to 20% of GDP
What's keeping Graeme Wheeler up at night; The RBNZ runs the ruler over current and developing risks facing the economy
13th May 16, 5:03am
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What's keeping Graeme Wheeler up at night; The RBNZ runs the ruler over current and developing risks facing the economy
Finance Minister says Govt expects Auckland Council to approve Unitary Plan that caters for housing supply growth needs; says August vote on Plan 'probably the single biggest issue for house prices across the country'
12th May 16, 7:16pm
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Finance Minister says Govt expects Auckland Council to approve Unitary Plan that caters for housing supply growth needs; says August vote on Plan 'probably the single biggest issue for house prices across the country'
English says Budget 2016 to include spending brought forward from 2017; says money set aside for tax cuts in 2017 reprioritised for debt reduction; still committed to tax cuts 'over time' and either in 2017 or after
12th May 16, 12:48pm
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English says Budget 2016 to include spending brought forward from 2017; says money set aside for tax cuts in 2017 reprioritised for debt reduction; still committed to tax cuts 'over time' and either in 2017 or after
RBNZ says increasingly concerned about Auckland housing resurgence; says seriously considering new Macro-Prudential measures to improve financial stability; looking at debt-to-income ratio limits
11th May 16, 12:00pm
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RBNZ says increasingly concerned about Auckland housing resurgence; says seriously considering new Macro-Prudential measures to improve financial stability; looking at debt-to-income ratio limits
Reserve Bank cautious on further LVR controls; only says 'closely monitoring developments to assess whether further financial policy measures would be appropriate'; tells Govt to worker harder on housing supply
11th May 16, 10:50am
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Reserve Bank cautious on further LVR controls; only says 'closely monitoring developments to assess whether further financial policy measures would be appropriate'; tells Govt to worker harder on housing supply
Housing Minister says LINZ data showing 3% of home buyers were overseas tax payers settles debate over foreign buyers; says no need for land tax on foreigners on this data
11th May 16, 8:59am
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Housing Minister says LINZ data showing 3% of home buyers were overseas tax payers settles debate over foreign buyers; says no need for land tax on foreigners on this data
Finance Minister says RBNZ takes financial stability seriously and will use lending control tools if needed; says he assumes RBNZ will use controls if needed; has been advised generally on RBNZ plans, but watch for more direction tomorrow
10th May 16, 11:42am
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Finance Minister says RBNZ takes financial stability seriously and will use lending control tools if needed; says he assumes RBNZ will use controls if needed; has been advised generally on RBNZ plans, but watch for more direction tomorrow
Labour's Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill passes first reading with Dunne's support; would force landlords to improve insulation and pay for heat pumps; Landlords and Govt opposed, saying it would increase rents
5th May 16, 2:47pm
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Labour's Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill passes first reading with Dunne's support; would force landlords to improve insulation and pay for heat pumps; Landlords and Govt opposed, saying it would increase rents
Bernard's Top 10: Japan's lost quarter century; China's (very) eventual day of debt reckoning; 'A sham trust from the start'; Australia's negative gearing battle between the old and the young; Clarke and Dawe; John Oliver
5th May 16, 10:44am
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Bernard's Top 10: Japan's lost quarter century; China's (very) eventual day of debt reckoning; 'A sham trust from the start'; Australia's negative gearing battle between the old and the young; Clarke and Dawe; John Oliver
BNZ interim net profit drops 10% as provisions for bad dairy debts rise against backdrop of grim dairy outlook
5th May 16, 10:07am
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BNZ interim net profit drops 10% as provisions for bad dairy debts rise against backdrop of grim dairy outlook
Statistics NZ reports 1.2% jobs growth in March quarter; private sector LCI wage growth 1.8% for year; both jobs and wages growth above most forecasts; Jobless rate up to 5.7% as participation rate rises
4th May 16, 10:53am
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Statistics NZ reports 1.2% jobs growth in March quarter; private sector LCI wage growth 1.8% for year; both jobs and wages growth above most forecasts; Jobless rate up to 5.7% as participation rate rises
Key says Ken Whitney's email to Todd McClay saying Key thought there was no plans to change foreign trust regime was "sloppily written"; Key repeats knew nothing of review plan; says often approached by public in person; cites Koru lounge as example
3rd May 16, 1:40pm
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Key says Ken Whitney's email to Todd McClay saying Key thought there was no plans to change foreign trust regime was "sloppily written"; Key repeats knew nothing of review plan; says often approached by public in person; cites Koru lounge as example
New Zealand's biggest bank and biggest rural lender records 13% fall in interim profit to NZ$763 mln
3rd May 16, 9:54am
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New Zealand's biggest bank and biggest rural lender records 13% fall in interim profit to NZ$763 mln
RBNZ holds OCR at 2.25%; says further easing may be required; notes revival of house price inflation in Auckland; wants lower currency; but NZ$ jumps almost 1 USc to 69.2 USc after decision
28th Apr 16, 9:20am
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RBNZ holds OCR at 2.25%; says further easing may be required; notes revival of house price inflation in Auckland; wants lower currency; but NZ$ jumps almost 1 USc to 69.2 USc after decision
Bernard's Top 10: Could Airbnb accommodate all the new tourists and collect bed taxes?; China's new baby boom; Watch out for driverless trucks; 'Let's just give away money'; John Oliver on MUDs; Clarke and Dawe on the Budget
27th Apr 16, 1:36pm
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Bernard's Top 10: Could Airbnb accommodate all the new tourists and collect bed taxes?; China's new baby boom; Watch out for driverless trucks; 'Let's just give away money'; John Oliver on MUDs; Clarke and Dawe on the Budget
Key denies land tax for foreigners would break 'no new taxes' promise; says supply still best way to deal with Auckland housing issue; says first home buyers should buy apartments first; Seymour attacks 'third new tax'
27th Apr 16, 10:36am
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Key denies land tax for foreigners would break 'no new taxes' promise; says supply still best way to deal with Auckland housing issue; says first home buyers should buy apartments first; Seymour attacks 'third new tax'
Key repeats idea floated in July last year that a land tax on non-residents would not conflict with FTAs; says no decision made; says land tax common overseas; Twyford says Key tinkering and outright ban better
26th Apr 16, 9:57am
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Key repeats idea floated in July last year that a land tax on non-residents would not conflict with FTAs; says no decision made; says land tax common overseas; Twyford says Key tinkering and outright ban better
Bernard's Top 10: Helicopter Money and us; The New Nothingness; Inequality and life expectancy; Will NZ power prices fall 66%? Europe and America's broken social contract; Clarke and Dawe with Lou Poles; John Oliver on the right to vote
20th Apr 16, 2:06pm
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Bernard's Top 10: Helicopter Money and us; The New Nothingness; Inequality and life expectancy; Will NZ power prices fall 66%? Europe and America's broken social contract; Clarke and Dawe with Lou Poles; John Oliver on the right to vote
Bernard's Top 10: Uber for lawyers; How fat was blamed for sugar's crimes; Ever been hunted by a drone?; Japan's end game; A self-directed debt jubilee?; Central bank mistakes and consequences; Clarke and Dawe; John Oliver
14th Apr 16, 1:08pm
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Bernard's Top 10: Uber for lawyers; How fat was blamed for sugar's crimes; Ever been hunted by a drone?; Japan's end game; A self-directed debt jubilee?; Central bank mistakes and consequences; Clarke and Dawe; John Oliver
PM says IRD will eliminate or reduce use-of-money interest for most provisional taxpayers; businesses with less than $5 mln turnover can 'pay as you go' from April 2018
13th Apr 16, 1:31pm
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PM says IRD will eliminate or reduce use-of-money interest for most provisional taxpayers; businesses with less than $5 mln turnover can 'pay as you go' from April 2018
Key, English reject calls for new demand side measures to cool Auckland housing after shock surge in March; Govt continuing on with current supply-side strategy
13th Apr 16, 12:18pm
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Key, English reject calls for new demand side measures to cool Auckland housing after shock surge in March; Govt continuing on with current supply-side strategy
Treasury reports NZ$398 mln surplus in eight months to Feb; NZ$730 mln better than expected and NZ$667 mln better than last year; GST, corporate tax and PAYE higher than forecast; spending in line with forecasts
8th Apr 16, 10:28am
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Treasury reports NZ$398 mln surplus in eight months to Feb; NZ$730 mln better than expected and NZ$667 mln better than last year; GST, corporate tax and PAYE higher than forecast; spending in line with forecasts
Revenue Minister and Finance Minister blame Labour, Green and NZ First attacks for any reputational damage over 'Panama Papers' publicity around overseas trusts and say overseas critics 'just plain wrong'
7th Apr 16, 4:58pm
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Revenue Minister and Finance Minister blame Labour, Green and NZ First attacks for any reputational damage over 'Panama Papers' publicity around overseas trusts and say overseas critics 'just plain wrong'