Public Policy
The Government will automatically recognise overseas building products standards to allow a wider range of residential building materials to be used in New Zealand
4th Apr 24, 9:58am
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The Government will automatically recognise overseas building products standards to allow a wider range of residential building materials to be used in New Zealand
NZ First leader Winston Peters would consider allowing big investors to buy homes in New Zealand if it was in the national interest
3rd Apr 24, 7:13am
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NZ First leader Winston Peters would consider allowing big investors to buy homes in New Zealand if it was in the national interest
Independent economist Brian Easton says budget tensions are becoming evident within the Coalition Government
1st Apr 24, 10:31am
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Independent economist Brian Easton says budget tensions are becoming evident within the Coalition Government
It would seem that the realities of practical politics makes utilitarians of us all, writes Chris Trotter
1st Apr 24, 9:47am
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It would seem that the realities of practical politics makes utilitarians of us all, writes Chris Trotter
Auckland Council's chief economist says if improving affordability is a goal, then we need to give serious consideration to increasing our capacity to build new homes
1st Apr 24, 7:00am
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Auckland Council's chief economist says if improving affordability is a goal, then we need to give serious consideration to increasing our capacity to build new homes
Stephen Roach warns that fear has drive US policymakers to level a litany of unsubstantiated charges against China
30th Mar 24, 9:19am
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Stephen Roach warns that fear has drive US policymakers to level a litany of unsubstantiated charges against China
Katharine Moody calls for more resolute action to push-back on the use of extreme climate scenarios when developing local hazard planning. Despite PCE and court warnings, cells committed to the extremes still operate in rule-making bodies
29th Mar 24, 10:50am
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Katharine Moody calls for more resolute action to push-back on the use of extreme climate scenarios when developing local hazard planning. Despite PCE and court warnings, cells committed to the extremes still operate in rule-making bodies
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is right to bring down Government spending slowly and should ignore counter-productive calls to move faster
29th Mar 24, 10:00am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis is right to bring down Government spending slowly and should ignore counter-productive calls to move faster
Consultant Carl Hansen and professor Prasanna Gai to join the RBNZ's Monetary Policy Committee
28th Mar 24, 5:01pm
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Consultant Carl Hansen and professor Prasanna Gai to join the RBNZ's Monetary Policy Committee
Budget Policy Statement shows the Coalition Government needs to rethink its fiscal plan to prevent deficits from stretching past 2028
27th Mar 24, 3:48pm
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Budget Policy Statement shows the Coalition Government needs to rethink its fiscal plan to prevent deficits from stretching past 2028
Finance Minister Nicola Willis faces surplus slipping beyond 2028 as economic forecast worsens
27th Mar 24, 1:27pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis faces surplus slipping beyond 2028 as economic forecast worsens
David Hargreaves suggests it's time we looked purely at the number of migrant arrivals - rather than 'netting off' the figures against departures
27th Mar 24, 7:41am
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David Hargreaves suggests it's time we looked purely at the number of migrant arrivals - rather than 'netting off' the figures against departures
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A new government agency, a 30-year pipeline, and private sector investment are key to filling New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit, Chris Bishop says
26th Mar 24, 11:21am
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A new government agency, a 30-year pipeline, and private sector investment are key to filling New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit, Chris Bishop says
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: the IMF on capital gains tax, taxing wealth, and changing the ETS
25th Mar 24, 2:18pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: the IMF on capital gains tax, taxing wealth, and changing the ETS
Friend-shoring: What Biden wants to achieve by trading with allies rather than rivals
25th Mar 24, 9:49am
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Friend-shoring: What Biden wants to achieve by trading with allies rather than rivals
Independent economist Brian Easton wonders if Nicola Willis is hinting that the Coalition Government will have to back down on key promises it made in Opposition
25th Mar 24, 8:31am
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Independent economist Brian Easton wonders if Nicola Willis is hinting that the Coalition Government will have to back down on key promises it made in Opposition
Chris Trotter asks: If Jacinda Ardern’s government struggled to contain 3,000 angry Kiwis in 2022, how will Christopher Luxon’s cope with 300,000 in 2025?
25th Mar 24, 7:56am
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Chris Trotter asks: If Jacinda Ardern’s government struggled to contain 3,000 angry Kiwis in 2022, how will Christopher Luxon’s cope with 300,000 in 2025?
NZ is in recession – so far there are few signs the government has a plan to stimulate and grow the economy
22nd Mar 24, 1:27pm
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NZ is in recession – so far there are few signs the government has a plan to stimulate and grow the economy
New Zealand’s gross domestic product per person dropped 0.7% during December quarter as retailers offloaded inventory
21st Mar 24, 10:48am
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New Zealand’s gross domestic product per person dropped 0.7% during December quarter as retailers offloaded inventory
Grant Robertson defends his record and calls for tax reform in final speech to Parliament
21st Mar 24, 6:41am
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Grant Robertson defends his record and calls for tax reform in final speech to Parliament
Grant Robertson gets chance to define his legacy in his final speech to Parliament
20th Mar 24, 6:14pm
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Grant Robertson gets chance to define his legacy in his final speech to Parliament
Emission Trading Scheme March auction partially clears at a price of $64
Nicola Willis says she is wary of emission subsidies but there are no plans to change the industrial allocation volumes at the moment
19th Mar 24, 1:30pm
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Nicola Willis says she is wary of emission subsidies but there are no plans to change the industrial allocation volumes at the moment
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon won't rule out replacing the foreign buyers tax with a new revenue stream
18th Mar 24, 6:17pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon won't rule out replacing the foreign buyers tax with a new revenue stream
What seemed a booming success a couple of years ago has collapsed into fraud convictions, independent economist Brian Easton writes
18th Mar 24, 9:31am
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What seemed a booming success a couple of years ago has collapsed into fraud convictions, independent economist Brian Easton writes