Winston Peters
NZ’s coalition government is relying on executive power to govern, Richard Shaw points out that’s not how MMP was meant to work
10th Apr 24, 10:01am
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NZ’s coalition government is relying on executive power to govern, Richard Shaw points out that’s not how MMP was meant to work
New Zealand faces a potential immigration tradeoff if a free trade agreement with India is to be achieved
9th Apr 24, 12:05pm
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New Zealand faces a potential immigration tradeoff if a free trade agreement with India is to be achieved
NZ First leader Winston Peters would consider allowing big investors to buy homes in New Zealand if it was in the national interest
3rd Apr 24, 7:13am
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NZ First leader Winston Peters would consider allowing big investors to buy homes in New Zealand if it was in the national interest
Independent economist Brian Easton says budget tensions are becoming evident within the Coalition Government
1st Apr 24, 10:31am
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Independent economist Brian Easton says budget tensions are becoming evident within the Coalition Government
The Budget Policy Statement will likely show the Government getting to an operating surplus one year later than hoped
24th Mar 24, 6:01am
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The Budget Policy Statement will likely show the Government getting to an operating surplus one year later than hoped
NZ is in recession – so far there are few signs the government has a plan to stimulate and grow the economy
22nd Mar 24, 1:27pm
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NZ is in recession – so far there are few signs the government has a plan to stimulate and grow the economy
Grant Robertson defends his record and calls for tax reform in final speech to Parliament
21st Mar 24, 6:41am
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Grant Robertson defends his record and calls for tax reform in final speech to Parliament
To find the precedents for what this Coalition Government is proposing, it's necessary to return to the 'glory days' of Muldoonism, writes Chris Trotter
11th Mar 24, 9:20am
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To find the precedents for what this Coalition Government is proposing, it's necessary to return to the 'glory days' of Muldoonism, writes Chris Trotter
The Coalition Government has delivered on its 100 day promises but faces much bigger challenges ahead
9th Mar 24, 9:10am
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The Coalition Government has delivered on its 100 day promises but faces much bigger challenges ahead
As the coalition government's first 100 days runs its course, Richard Shaw points out the rubber is only just starting to hit the road
6th Mar 24, 11:33am
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As the coalition government's first 100 days runs its course, Richard Shaw points out the rubber is only just starting to hit the road
Patience required as China's economy, like much of the world, deals with a Covid-19 hangover, says David Mahon in our Of Interest podcast
3rd Mar 24, 6:00am
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Patience required as China's economy, like much of the world, deals with a Covid-19 hangover, says David Mahon in our Of Interest podcast
Joining AUKUS could boost NZ’s poor research and technology spending – but at what cost?
26th Feb 24, 11:18am
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Joining AUKUS could boost NZ’s poor research and technology spending – but at what cost?
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
2023 will be remembered as a year of political and economic correction, for better or worse
24th Dec 23, 6:00am
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2023 will be remembered as a year of political and economic correction, for better or worse
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says flexible inflation target will be kept and a new remit will be issued
13th Dec 23, 5:07pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says flexible inflation target will be kept and a new remit will be issued
Economist Brian Easton assesses Winston Peters' past performance as a cabinet minister and finds that Peters has been 'a reasonable but not outstanding minister' showing very good political skills - but mediocre policy ones
27th Nov 23, 9:14am
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Economist Brian Easton assesses Winston Peters' past performance as a cabinet minister and finds that Peters has been 'a reasonable but not outstanding minister' showing very good political skills - but mediocre policy ones
Detailed coalition agreements struck between the National, Act, and NZ First parties outline policy commitments and compromises to be supported by all three partners
24th Nov 23, 2:55pm
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Detailed coalition agreements struck between the National, Act, and NZ First parties outline policy commitments and compromises to be supported by all three partners
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Coalition agreement sees National's proposed foreign house buyer tax gone, 14 National Cabinet Ministers out of 20
24th Nov 23, 11:12am
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Coalition agreement sees National's proposed foreign house buyer tax gone, 14 National Cabinet Ministers out of 20
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Prime Minister-designate Christopher Luxon says he has reached a 'historic' agreement with NZ First and the Act Party to form a three-party coalition government
23rd Nov 23, 3:40pm
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Prime Minister-designate Christopher Luxon says he has reached a 'historic' agreement with NZ First and the Act Party to form a three-party coalition government
Coalition negotiations continue as Winston Peters and David Seymour haggle over the Deputy Prime Minister role
22nd Nov 23, 3:45pm
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Coalition negotiations continue as Winston Peters and David Seymour haggle over the Deputy Prime Minister role
Ministerial positions in the coalition government now being negotiated
The picture the commentariat presents of Winston Peters is a misleading caricature. If we don’t try to understand the complexity of the man, we cannot understand what is going on in New Zealand politics, writes economist Brian Easton
20th Nov 23, 8:12am
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The picture the commentariat presents of Winston Peters is a misleading caricature. If we don’t try to understand the complexity of the man, we cannot understand what is going on in New Zealand politics, writes economist Brian Easton
Coalition negotiations appear to be nearing a conclusion after a rocky start, but questions have arisen over Christopher Luxon's leadership
17th Nov 23, 6:03pm
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Coalition negotiations appear to be nearing a conclusion after a rocky start, but questions have arisen over Christopher Luxon's leadership
Could New Zealand First save the Conduct of Financial Institutions regime?
Christopher Luxon says he has been working through National, Act, and New Zealand First’s key policy differences
8th Nov 23, 4:41pm
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Christopher Luxon says he has been working through National, Act, and New Zealand First’s key policy differences