Public Policy
New Zealand politicians are putting fiscal responsibility at risk by being unwilling to talk about tax, Dan Brunskill says
16th Jul 23, 8:00am
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New Zealand politicians are putting fiscal responsibility at risk by being unwilling to talk about tax, Dan Brunskill says
Kent Harrington shows why China's "no limits" partnership with Russia has become a liability it cannot throw off
15th Jul 23, 10:08am
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Kent Harrington shows why China's "no limits" partnership with Russia has become a liability it cannot throw off
Isabella Weber urges policymakers to match their improved understanding of the problem of profit-led inflation with more appropriate policies
15th Jul 23, 9:30am
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Isabella Weber urges policymakers to match their improved understanding of the problem of profit-led inflation with more appropriate policies
Labour ministers and James Shaw have been sent back to the Cabinet table to reconsider their decision to make more ETS units available than permitted by the annual carbon budget
13th Jul 23, 6:15pm
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Labour ministers and James Shaw have been sent back to the Cabinet table to reconsider their decision to make more ETS units available than permitted by the annual carbon budget
Chris Hipkins scrapped capital gains and wealth taxes which were being considered in Budget 2023
12th Jul 23, 11:46am
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Chris Hipkins scrapped capital gains and wealth taxes which were being considered in Budget 2023
Kevin Trenberth on why we can expect a steep climb in temperature this year and next
12th Jul 23, 10:50am
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Kevin Trenberth on why we can expect a steep climb in temperature this year and next
Gorana Grgić probes why NATO is expanding its reach into the Asia-Pacific region
11th Jul 23, 10:29am
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Gorana Grgić probes why NATO is expanding its reach into the Asia-Pacific region
Grocery Commissioner says new act has powers and tools to keep supermarkets in check
11th Jul 23, 10:09am
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Grocery Commissioner says new act has powers and tools to keep supermarkets in check
Supermarket sector gets its first referee with Pierre van Heerden appointed Grocery Commissioner
11th Jul 23, 5:00am
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Supermarket sector gets its first referee with Pierre van Heerden appointed Grocery Commissioner
Murray Grimwood looks at the importance of knowledge, education and critical thinking in a finite world
10th Jul 23, 2:24pm
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Murray Grimwood looks at the importance of knowledge, education and critical thinking in a finite world
Terry Baucher takes a closer look at the call to raise the tax on trusts to 39% and finds a range of practical and fairness issues, some significant
10th Jul 23, 9:58am
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Terry Baucher takes a closer look at the call to raise the tax on trusts to 39% and finds a range of practical and fairness issues, some significant
Chris Trotter says to announce that your party is even 'exploring' bestowing upon Māori the 'right of first refusal' on privately-owned land offered for sale will certainly test the relative strengths of collectivism and individualism in New Zealand!
10th Jul 23, 8:42am
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Chris Trotter says to announce that your party is even 'exploring' bestowing upon Māori the 'right of first refusal' on privately-owned land offered for sale will certainly test the relative strengths of collectivism and individualism in New Zealand!
Top election issues favour National but Labour has held its spot in the polls, Dan Brunskill observes
9th Jul 23, 7:00am
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Top election issues favour National but Labour has held its spot in the polls, Dan Brunskill observes
Zhang Jun thinks that a supportive policy package from Beijing will go a long way toward reinvigorating China's long-term growth
8th Jul 23, 9:01am
Zhang Jun thinks that a supportive policy package from Beijing will go a long way toward reinvigorating China's long-term growth
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says New Zealand should help to avoid polarization between China and the West as he travels to NATO summit in Lithuania
7th Jul 23, 2:10pm
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says New Zealand should help to avoid polarization between China and the West as he travels to NATO summit in Lithuania
A parliamentary report into the risks and benefits of cryptocurrency will be released next month and provide a building block for future legislation
7th Jul 23, 8:40am
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A parliamentary report into the risks and benefits of cryptocurrency will be released next month and provide a building block for future legislation
Weak corporate profits has flowed through to lower tax revenue for the Government and added $2 billion to the deficit
5th Jul 23, 3:17pm
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Weak corporate profits has flowed through to lower tax revenue for the Government and added $2 billion to the deficit
National/Act on 45% are on the verge of a majority ahead of Labour/Greens on 40% in June, but it is still the Māori Party holding the balance
4th Jul 23, 8:49am
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National/Act on 45% are on the verge of a majority ahead of Labour/Greens on 40% in June, but it is still the Māori Party holding the balance
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Law firm Chapman Tripp is urging the Government to act on Law Commission recommendations to establish a proper legal framework for class actions
3rd Jul 23, 9:40am
Law firm Chapman Tripp is urging the Government to act on Law Commission recommendations to establish a proper legal framework for class actions
Chris Trotter says nation-building isn’t just about erecting hospitals, schools and hydro-electric schemes, it’s about resourcing New Zealand’s artists to create and shape the development of a unique national character
3rd Jul 23, 8:26am
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Chris Trotter says nation-building isn’t just about erecting hospitals, schools and hydro-electric schemes, it’s about resourcing New Zealand’s artists to create and shape the development of a unique national character
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast. Is it time to increase the GST threshold?, a GST trap for Airbnb providers, and The Great Tax Debate on wealth taxes
2nd Jul 23, 11:51am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast. Is it time to increase the GST threshold?, a GST trap for Airbnb providers, and The Great Tax Debate on wealth taxes
Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng highlight the challenges China faces in implementing its 'dual circulation' strategy
1st Jul 23, 9:41am
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Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng highlight the challenges China faces in implementing its 'dual circulation' strategy
Yu Yongding takes aim at Chinese and Western leaders who are tempted by the idea of economic decoupling
29th Jun 23, 12:32pm
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Yu Yongding takes aim at Chinese and Western leaders who are tempted by the idea of economic decoupling
New Zealand's two main red meat organisations warn hidden barriers to trade persist even as Free Trade Agreements spread
29th Jun 23, 6:50am
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New Zealand's two main red meat organisations warn hidden barriers to trade persist even as Free Trade Agreements spread
The Government says new bills to replace the Resource Management Act will streamline environmental oversight, counter to National Party arguments it will do the opposite
28th Jun 23, 2:43pm
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The Government says new bills to replace the Resource Management Act will streamline environmental oversight, counter to National Party arguments it will do the opposite