Public Policy

Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury

Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury

The introduction of a rates cap on local councils ‘will erode the sector’s flexibility to raise revenues’, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says

The introduction of a rates cap on local councils ‘will erode the sector’s flexibility to raise revenues’, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casts doubt over whether plans to build a LNG import terminal will definitely go ahead

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casts doubt over whether plans to build a LNG import terminal will definitely go ahead

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – good news for holders of financial arrangements and controversial Inland Revenue proposals for shareholder loans hit a major roadblock

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – good news for holders of financial arrangements and controversial Inland Revenue proposals for shareholder loans hit a major roadblock

Neither Labour nor National have survived the revolution that New Zealand had to have

Neither Labour nor National have survived the revolution that New Zealand had to have

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says things in the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill will need to be fixed while urging people to wait and see what comes out of the Select Committee process

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says things in the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill will need to be fixed while urging people to wait and see what comes out of the Select Committee process

New Zealand currently at 'watchful' phase of government's plan, as details of fuel phase escalation, management and conservation plan released

New Zealand currently at 'watchful' phase of government's plan, as details of fuel phase escalation, management and conservation plan released

New Zealand is using AI to take minutes and draft honours citations. On the other side of the Pacific, it is refusing Pentagon demands and deciding the terms of modern global warfare

New Zealand is using AI to take minutes and draft honours citations. On the other side of the Pacific, it is refusing Pentagon demands and deciding the terms of modern global warfare

Deputy PM David Seymour stresses supply focus ahead of release of fuel plan detail

Deputy PM David Seymour stresses supply focus ahead of release of fuel plan detail

‘We remain on track’: The Government isn’t considering putting a pause on its plans to build a LNG import terminal, Energy Minister Simon Watts says

‘We remain on track’: The Government isn’t considering putting a pause on its plans to build a LNG import terminal, Energy Minister Simon Watts says

Questions about next phase of fuel response as more flights cancelled and jet fuel prices jump

Questions about next phase of fuel response as more flights cancelled and jet fuel prices jump

Alexander Gillespie says the sheer complexity, illegality and dangerous unpredictability of the entire situation means any practical commitment by New Zealand to assist will be a decision with serious domestic political implications in an election year

Alexander Gillespie says the sheer complexity, illegality and dangerous unpredictability of the entire situation means any practical commitment by New Zealand to assist will be a decision with serious domestic political implications in an election year

NZ First, the Greens and Labour all eyeing change to the gentailer model

NZ First, the Greens and Labour all eyeing change to the gentailer model

Government changes in-work tax credit, aiming to 'soften the impact' of rising fuel costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East

Government changes in-work tax credit, aiming to 'soften the impact' of rising fuel costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East

The ACT Deputy and Workplace Relations Minister says after nine years of public service, she 'simply wants to do more in life'

The ACT Deputy and Workplace Relations Minister says after nine years of public service, she 'simply wants to do more in life'