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Fiscal policy

In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Jennifer Wilkins explains what the degrowth movement is about, and how degrowthers see the world
25th Apr 24, 7:30am
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In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Jennifer Wilkins explains what the degrowth movement is about, and how degrowthers see the world
Speaking on the Of Interest Podcast, Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says she would have supported further spending cuts to protect lunches in schools and public transport subsidies
13th Apr 24, 9:57am
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Speaking on the Of Interest Podcast, Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says she would have supported further spending cuts to protect lunches in schools and public transport subsidies
Finance Minister Nicola Willis admits New Zealand’s current debt levels are prudent but says they shouldn’t be allowed to rise
11th Apr 24, 12:28pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis admits New Zealand’s current debt levels are prudent but says they shouldn’t be allowed to rise
Independent economist Brian Easton asks; Do we treat the government finances with the common sense that household’s manage theirs?
8th Apr 24, 12:52pm
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Independent economist Brian Easton asks; Do we treat the government finances with the common sense that household’s manage theirs?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is right to bring down Government spending slowly and should ignore counter-productive calls to move faster
29th Mar 24, 10:00am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis is right to bring down Government spending slowly and should ignore counter-productive calls to move faster
Budget Policy Statement shows the Coalition Government needs to rethink its fiscal plan to prevent deficits from stretching past 2028
27th Mar 24, 3:48pm
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Budget Policy Statement shows the Coalition Government needs to rethink its fiscal plan to prevent deficits from stretching past 2028
Finance Minister Nicola Willis faces surplus slipping beyond 2028 as economic forecast worsens
27th Mar 24, 1:27pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis faces surplus slipping beyond 2028 as economic forecast worsens
Independent economist Brian Easton wonders if Nicola Willis is hinting that the Coalition Government will have to back down on key promises it made in Opposition
25th Mar 24, 8:31am
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Independent economist Brian Easton wonders if Nicola Willis is hinting that the Coalition Government will have to back down on key promises it made in Opposition
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
Grant Robertson gets chance to define his legacy in his final speech to Parliament
20th Mar 24, 6:14pm
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Grant Robertson gets chance to define his legacy in his final speech to Parliament
International Monetary Fund says it will continue advocating for a capital gains tax in New Zealand even as the Prime Minister and Finance Minister dismiss its recommendations
20th Mar 24, 4:24pm
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International Monetary Fund says it will continue advocating for a capital gains tax in New Zealand even as the Prime Minister and Finance Minister dismiss its recommendations
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon won't rule out replacing the foreign buyers tax with a new revenue stream
18th Mar 24, 6:17pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon won't rule out replacing the foreign buyers tax with a new revenue stream
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Coalition Government plans to press ahead with tax cuts and pursue economic growth as Treasury warns the downturn could go deeper
15th Mar 24, 1:41pm
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Coalition Government plans to press ahead with tax cuts and pursue economic growth as Treasury warns the downturn could go deeper
Climate Change Commission advises the Coalition Government to half the number of ETS units on offer in each of the next six years, cutting Crown revenue for tax cuts
12th Mar 24, 3:41pm
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Climate Change Commission advises the Coalition Government to half the number of ETS units on offer in each of the next six years, cutting Crown revenue for tax cuts
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
New Zealand used its fiscal firepower while the economy was booming and will now cut spending in the middle of a recession, accentuating the downturn
4th Mar 24, 7:31am
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New Zealand used its fiscal firepower while the economy was booming and will now cut spending in the middle of a recession, accentuating the downturn
Ministers refused to make contact or accept briefings from the Productivity Commission after it heard it would be disestablished through the media
28th Feb 24, 11:50am
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Ministers refused to make contact or accept briefings from the Productivity Commission after it heard it would be disestablished through the media
As US Modern Monetary Theory advocates make their case in Australia, Gareth Vaughan explains the world through their lens and how it might go down in New Zealand
24th Feb 24, 9:50am
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As US Modern Monetary Theory advocates make their case in Australia, Gareth Vaughan explains the world through their lens and how it might go down in New Zealand
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
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
Treasury advised the new Finance Minister to stick to the fiscal rules and explore possible tax reforms
5th Feb 24, 12:31pm
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Treasury advised the new Finance Minister to stick to the fiscal rules and explore possible tax reforms
Crown accounts for November show revenue doing better than forecast in the half-year update
25th Jan 24, 12:13pm
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Crown accounts for November show revenue doing better than forecast in the half-year update
Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants Treasury to report fiscal risks more clearly
20th Dec 23, 6:15pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants Treasury to report fiscal risks more clearly