Public Policy
New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman on inflation, housing, mortgage rates, prudential regulation and RBNZ independence from politicians
10th Dec 25, 11:56am
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New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman on inflation, housing, mortgage rates, prudential regulation and RBNZ independence from politicians
The Australian central bank struggles with the inflation outlook but sees risks tilting to the upside, even though they still think the inflation pressure is transitory
9th Dec 25, 4:33pm
The Australian central bank struggles with the inflation outlook but sees risks tilting to the upside, even though they still think the inflation pressure is transitory
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Replacing the Resource Management Act: Government introduces new planning system, with RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop saying new system will strengthen property rights and restore 'freedom' for New Zealanders
9th Dec 25, 1:00pm
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Replacing the Resource Management Act: Government introduces new planning system, with RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop saying new system will strengthen property rights and restore 'freedom' for New Zealanders
New Zealand’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach, Karen Scott says
8th Dec 25, 11:30am
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New Zealand’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach, Karen Scott says
Are those the ghostly chuckles of Robert Muldoon echoing down the parliamentary corridors?
8th Dec 25, 9:19am
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Are those the ghostly chuckles of Robert Muldoon echoing down the parliamentary corridors?
Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely
7th Dec 25, 4:07pm
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Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely
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As the Government proposes a rates cap, councils may be forced to take on more debt if they ‘hope to plough on’ with investments and ‘this would be a credit negative,’ S&P says
3rd Dec 25, 11:58am
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As the Government proposes a rates cap, councils may be forced to take on more debt if they ‘hope to plough on’ with investments and ‘this would be a credit negative,’ S&P says
Yuen Yuen Ang sees cascading crises as a rare opportunity for the transformation of development institutions and ideas
2nd Dec 25, 3:22pm
Yuen Yuen Ang sees cascading crises as a rare opportunity for the transformation of development institutions and ideas
New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman pledges to stay 'laser focused' on low, stable inflation, a stable financial system, and safe and efficient payments
2nd Dec 25, 2:21pm
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New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman pledges to stay 'laser focused' on low, stable inflation, a stable financial system, and safe and efficient payments
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Local Government Minister Simon Watts unveils rates cap with a target range of 2% to 4% increases, saying ‘ratepayers deserve councils that live within their means’
1st Dec 25, 4:00pm
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Local Government Minister Simon Watts unveils rates cap with a target range of 2% to 4% increases, saying ‘ratepayers deserve councils that live within their means’
Here’s what Australia's new debt-to-income home loan caps mean for banks and borrowers
1st Dec 25, 2:08pm
Here’s what Australia's new debt-to-income home loan caps mean for banks and borrowers
If she is serious about balancing the books, and restoring Pay Equity, Labour’s finance spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds, cannot avoid imposing austerity on her party’s own voters
30th Nov 25, 7:36pm
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If she is serious about balancing the books, and restoring Pay Equity, Labour’s finance spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds, cannot avoid imposing austerity on her party’s own voters
Labour releases 'Family Doctor Loan Scheme' policy offering low-interest loans for doctors to set up new practices or buy into existing ones
30th Nov 25, 5:43pm
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Labour releases 'Family Doctor Loan Scheme' policy offering low-interest loans for doctors to set up new practices or buy into existing ones
Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
28th Nov 25, 1:24pm
Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
Jennifer Lind shows how China defied expectations and became a global technological powerhouse
26th Nov 25, 11:59am
Jennifer Lind shows how China defied expectations and became a global technological powerhouse