Public Policy
Labour's party list for Election 2023 leaves little room for new MPs
Political parties' energy spokespeople speak at election forum on energy policies with red tape and the need to reduce fossil fuel consumption being major concerns
31st Jul 23, 11:39am
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Political parties' energy spokespeople speak at election forum on energy policies with red tape and the need to reduce fossil fuel consumption being major concerns
Chris Trotter casts his eye over the main political parties' election slogans noting only Te Pāti Māori is offering the electorate the prospect of something entirely new
31st Jul 23, 9:37am
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Chris Trotter casts his eye over the main political parties' election slogans noting only Te Pāti Māori is offering the electorate the prospect of something entirely new
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – a new Minister of Revenue, Inland Revenue wants to help the construction industry, and taking GST off food is on the table
30th Jul 23, 4:51pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast – a new Minister of Revenue, Inland Revenue wants to help the construction industry, and taking GST off food is on the table
Ashoka Mody explains why the hype around India's neoliberal policies and growth prospects is misguided
29th Jul 23, 9:47am
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Ashoka Mody explains why the hype around India's neoliberal policies and growth prospects is misguided
Central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer than currently priced; given investors’ benign inflation outlook and growing expectations for a soft landing, this could increase financial stability risks and weigh on growth
29th Jul 23, 9:35am
Central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer than currently priced; given investors’ benign inflation outlook and growing expectations for a soft landing, this could increase financial stability risks and weigh on growth
Andrew Sheng and Xiao Geng urge the West to recognise the capabilities and demands of emerging powers like China and India
29th Jul 23, 9:26am
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Andrew Sheng and Xiao Geng urge the West to recognise the capabilities and demands of emerging powers like China and India
Stephen Roach warns that targeted bilateral actions will not resolve, and could worsen, America's outsize trade deficit
29th Jul 23, 9:16am
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Stephen Roach warns that targeted bilateral actions will not resolve, and could worsen, America's outsize trade deficit
Te Pati Māori unveils big proposed tax changes aimed at wealthy, says vast majority of whānau would receive a tax cut
28th Jul 23, 6:41am
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Te Pati Māori unveils big proposed tax changes aimed at wealthy, says vast majority of whānau would receive a tax cut
Chris Hipkins is refusing to discuss a claim by the National Party that Labour plans to cut GST from fruit and vegetables
27th Jul 23, 3:43pm
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Chris Hipkins is refusing to discuss a claim by the National Party that Labour plans to cut GST from fruit and vegetables
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sidelines CPTPP in favour of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework during NZ visit
27th Jul 23, 1:46pm
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sidelines CPTPP in favour of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework during NZ visit
Government's decision to merge two cyber security bodies may reduce public trust in CERT NZ, says Internet NZ
27th Jul 23, 11:30am
Government's decision to merge two cyber security bodies may reduce public trust in CERT NZ, says Internet NZ
New Zealand’s maritime territory is 15 times its landmass – here’s why we need a ministry for the ocean
27th Jul 23, 10:56am
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New Zealand’s maritime territory is 15 times its landmass – here’s why we need a ministry for the ocean
The Government decides to reform New Zealand's cyber security system by moving CERT into National Cyber Security Centre
26th Jul 23, 12:09pm
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The Government decides to reform New Zealand's cyber security system by moving CERT into National Cyber Security Centre
Government complies with Climate Change Commission's advice and sharply reduces the number of ETS units available in the next five years
26th Jul 23, 11:26am
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Government complies with Climate Change Commission's advice and sharply reduces the number of ETS units available in the next five years
The National Party says a chaotic Government is getting more divided all the time with the latest schism over tax policy
26th Jul 23, 6:57am
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The National Party says a chaotic Government is getting more divided all the time with the latest schism over tax policy
Opposition parties suggest conflicts of interest may arise by having the Police Minister and Justice Minister being the same person
25th Jul 23, 8:14am
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Opposition parties suggest conflicts of interest may arise by having the Police Minister and Justice Minister being the same person
Ginny Anderson named new Justice Minister and Kieran McNulty new Minister of Regional Development
24th Jul 23, 4:39pm
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Ginny Anderson named new Justice Minister and Kieran McNulty new Minister of Regional Development
Voters wanting to make their election decision based on policy positions now have a unique resource allowing them an easy way to compare party positions
24th Jul 23, 1:05pm
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Voters wanting to make their election decision based on policy positions now have a unique resource allowing them an easy way to compare party positions
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Chris Hipkins' cabinet table now has two spare seats after Kiri Allan's resignation follows Michael Wood's
24th Jul 23, 10:43am
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Chris Hipkins' cabinet table now has two spare seats after Kiri Allan's resignation follows Michael Wood's
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – boosting research & development; progressing the global minimum tax deal; Phillip John Smith gets caught, again
23rd Jul 23, 5:33pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast – boosting research & development; progressing the global minimum tax deal; Phillip John Smith gets caught, again
Mohamed El-Erain outlines several steps that governments could take to prevent stagnation and enhance their citizens' well-being
23rd Jul 23, 8:01am
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Mohamed El-Erain outlines several steps that governments could take to prevent stagnation and enhance their citizens' well-being
Stephen Bartos outlines a three-point plan to untangle the public service from consultants such as PwC
21st Jul 23, 10:32am
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Stephen Bartos outlines a three-point plan to untangle the public service from consultants such as PwC
Fonterra gets $90 million from the Government's decarbonisation fund to lower its carbon emissions by the equivalent of 120,000 cars
20th Jul 23, 1:32pm
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Fonterra gets $90 million from the Government's decarbonisation fund to lower its carbon emissions by the equivalent of 120,000 cars
Nancy Qian sees the contraction of high-paying, high-skilled jobs for recent graduates in China as an ominous sign
19th Jul 23, 12:33pm
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Nancy Qian sees the contraction of high-paying, high-skilled jobs for recent graduates in China as an ominous sign