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The Coalition Government has missed its own honeymoon but has held onto its Election Day support
22nd Feb 24, 2:45pm
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The Coalition Government has missed its own honeymoon but has held onto its Election Day support
The National-led government has been left with a right royal migration mess to clean up. But what happens after the immediate salvage job?
21st Feb 24, 3:49pm
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The National-led government has been left with a right royal migration mess to clean up. But what happens after the immediate salvage job?
Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings
21st Feb 24, 6:51am
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Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings
Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson to leave Parliament and be replaced as Labour's Finance Spokesperson by Barbara Edmonds
20th Feb 24, 12:22pm
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Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson to leave Parliament and be replaced as Labour's Finance Spokesperson by Barbara Edmonds
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: The CSI Inland Revenue edition – how Inland Revenue’s enhanced capabilities enable it to detect fraud
19th Feb 24, 9:44am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: The CSI Inland Revenue edition – how Inland Revenue’s enhanced capabilities enable it to detect fraud
Independent economist Brian Easton says public policy towards tobacco consumption remains politically sensitive
19th Feb 24, 8:29am
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Independent economist Brian Easton says public policy towards tobacco consumption remains politically sensitive
Chris Trotter asks whether applying 'tough love' to a 'fragile' nation is the right answer
19th Feb 24, 7:43am
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Chris Trotter asks whether applying 'tough love' to a 'fragile' nation is the right answer
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she will tighten visa rules and create long term population plan
18th Feb 24, 2:04pm
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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she will tighten visa rules and create long term population plan
Australia moves down a path opened up by the EU to allow employees to step back from their job after hours - to 'disconnect - and it tries to draw clearer definitions for gig-economy workers. The courts will be busy
17th Feb 24, 9:30am
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Australia moves down a path opened up by the EU to allow employees to step back from their job after hours - to 'disconnect - and it tries to draw clearer definitions for gig-economy workers. The courts will be busy
Governor Adrian Orr says the Reserve Bank is focused on core inflation and is not willing to tolerate even temporary inflation pressure
16th Feb 24, 9:32am
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Governor Adrian Orr says the Reserve Bank is focused on core inflation and is not willing to tolerate even temporary inflation pressure
Shane Jones says weaponisation of Maori culture, unelected judges and irrational politicians are blocking essential development
15th Feb 24, 11:23am
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Shane Jones says weaponisation of Maori culture, unelected judges and irrational politicians are blocking essential development
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says higher interest rates and rising unemployment could mean the Government has less money to work with in the next budget
15th Feb 24, 10:52am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says higher interest rates and rising unemployment could mean the Government has less money to work with in the next budget
Axing the Auckland fuel tax reveals the lack of a real transport plan for NZ’s biggest city, Timothy Welch says
15th Feb 24, 10:08am
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Axing the Auckland fuel tax reveals the lack of a real transport plan for NZ’s biggest city, Timothy Welch says
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown advocates for localism in Parliamentary debates but overrules Aucklanders from his Beehive office
14th Feb 24, 3:19pm
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Local Government Minister Simeon Brown advocates for localism in Parliamentary debates but overrules Aucklanders from his Beehive office
The Coalition Government's water reform policy will be developed by Castalia boss and put in place ahead of the 2025 local body elections
13th Feb 24, 9:41pm
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The Coalition Government's water reform policy will be developed by Castalia boss and put in place ahead of the 2025 local body elections
Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission says political parties should reach agreement on superannuation to reduce uncertainty
13th Feb 24, 6:32am
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Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission says political parties should reach agreement on superannuation to reduce uncertainty
Chris Trotter says you can’t just switch populism on and off like a lightbulb. Nor can you boast about ignoring the wishes of the “overwhelming majority” of the New Zealand people. Not if you want to remain the dominant right-wing party
12th Feb 24, 8:02am
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Chris Trotter says you can’t just switch populism on and off like a lightbulb. Nor can you boast about ignoring the wishes of the “overwhelming majority” of the New Zealand people. Not if you want to remain the dominant right-wing party
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Treasury raises the issue of taxing capital gains, and warns about the fiscal risk of climate change. And when is the business income of a charity exempt?
11th Feb 24, 5:25pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Treasury raises the issue of taxing capital gains, and warns about the fiscal risk of climate change. And when is the business income of a charity exempt?
Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems, Jenny Stewart argues
11th Feb 24, 6:00am
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Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems, Jenny Stewart argues
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown are set for a contentious showdown over transport funding in New Zealand's biggest city
10th Feb 24, 9:20am
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown are set for a contentious showdown over transport funding in New Zealand's biggest city
New Statistics Minister Andrew Bayly 'engaging with officials' as Statistics NZ runs behind on CPI review during cost of living crisis due to cost pressures
10th Feb 24, 9:10am
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New Statistics Minister Andrew Bayly 'engaging with officials' as Statistics NZ runs behind on CPI review during cost of living crisis due to cost pressures
Terry Baucher details a busy start to 2024 in the world of tax, and asks when we will know the final shape of the Government’s tax package
9th Feb 24, 12:09pm
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Terry Baucher details a busy start to 2024 in the world of tax, and asks when we will know the final shape of the Government’s tax package
On the heels of a significant increase in its funding, the Reserve Bank outlines its funding wish list for coming years
8th Feb 24, 2:16pm
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On the heels of a significant increase in its funding, the Reserve Bank outlines its funding wish list for coming years
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Auckland's 11.5 cent fuel tax will be replaced with toll roads, congestion charging, and targeted property taxes
8th Feb 24, 12:56pm
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Auckland's 11.5 cent fuel tax will be replaced with toll roads, congestion charging, and targeted property taxes
The Coalition Government is slowing minimum wage increases below inflation but research suggests the policy settings don’t matter that much for the wider economy
8th Feb 24, 12:10pm
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The Coalition Government is slowing minimum wage increases below inflation but research suggests the policy settings don’t matter that much for the wider economy