Public Policy
Labour proposes restoring pay equity law and giving an immediate pay rise to care and support workers while also releasing its fiscal plan
Labour proposes restoring pay equity law and giving an immediate pay rise to care and support workers while also releasing its fiscal plan
Labour expresses confidence in capital commitments, says it will return the government books to surplus in 2028/2029 and will bring net debt down below 20% of GDP over time
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Labour expresses confidence in capital commitments, says it will return the government books to surplus in 2028/2029 and will bring net debt down below 20% of GDP over time
In 2026, the bosses and the workers have many representatives. Chris Trotter explains how 'class' is represented in the political parties and how it affects their claimed values
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In 2026, the bosses and the workers have many representatives. Chris Trotter explains how 'class' is represented in the political parties and how it affects their claimed values
Green Party releases suite of public transport policies with co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick saying they're 'commonsense investments in the middle of a fossil fuel crisis'
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Green Party releases suite of public transport policies with co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick saying they're 'commonsense investments in the middle of a fossil fuel crisis'
How proposed planning rules could make Auckland's housing supply more responsive to demand
How proposed planning rules could make Auckland's housing supply more responsive to demand
Stephen Roach sees a lack of progress on major issues as a refection of the US President's belief that optics are power
Stephen Roach sees a lack of progress on major issues as a refection of the US President's belief that optics are power
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National announces plan that aims to ‘tackle costs pushing up power bills and build a more secure future for New Zealand’
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National announces plan that aims to ‘tackle costs pushing up power bills and build a more secure future for New Zealand’
'Most definitely not': Peters rejects Seymour's minimum wage freeze in Kingmakers' debate
The Government's council shake-up is on pause until after the election. Who knew institutions were so institutional?
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The Government's council shake-up is on pause until after the election. Who knew institutions were so institutional?
If elected, co-leader Marama Davidson says the Greens will restore pay equity law and fund the settlement of care and support workers while Labour commits to settling claim by Budget 2027
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If elected, co-leader Marama Davidson says the Greens will restore pay equity law and fund the settlement of care and support workers while Labour commits to settling claim by Budget 2027
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick talks supermarkets, debt, KiwiSaver and the portfolios her party would like if they were part of the next government
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Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick talks supermarkets, debt, KiwiSaver and the portfolios her party would like if they were part of the next government
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Treasury’s pre-election economic and fiscal update points to an improved fiscal outlook driven by higher tax revenue but risks continue to place New Zealand’s financial outlook in a delicate position
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Treasury’s pre-election economic and fiscal update points to an improved fiscal outlook driven by higher tax revenue but risks continue to place New Zealand’s financial outlook in a delicate position
Opportunity announces five non-negotiable policy conditions the party plans to stand by if it makes it into Parliament in November's general election
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Opportunity announces five non-negotiable policy conditions the party plans to stand by if it makes it into Parliament in November's general election
What do New Zealand voters really care about? Dennis Wesselbaum says a global comparison reveals some surprises
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What do New Zealand voters really care about? Dennis Wesselbaum says a global comparison reveals some surprises
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What's behind the big gap between New Zealand's OCR and Australia's cash rate?