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The carrot and the nudge: How Housing Minister Chris Bishop wants to rewire housing incentives
by Anna Whyte
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The carrot and the nudge: How Housing Minister Chris Bishop wants to rewire housing incentives
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis hopeful of better economic times ahead as election nears
by Anna Whyte
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Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis hopeful of better economic times ahead as election nears
Inside the 'once in 40 year opportunity to redesign and reinvent' the public service
by Anna Whyte
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Inside the 'once in 40 year opportunity to redesign and reinvent' the public service
Probe underway into 'trifecta of terrible things', transport funding overhaul and free maternity scans promised
by Anna Whyte
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Probe underway into 'trifecta of terrible things', transport funding overhaul and free maternity scans promised
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon seeking advice on former MP's perks, but probe doesn't extend to current Parliamentarians
by Anna Whyte
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon seeking advice on former MP's perks, but probe doesn't extend to current Parliamentarians
Anna Whyte says while politicians take a swing at 'the media,' she'll keep doing her job
by Anna Whyte
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Anna Whyte says while politicians take a swing at 'the media,' she'll keep doing her job
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Labour pledges $20 weekly public transport cost cap in biggest cities, $10 elsewhere in New Zealand
by Anna Whyte
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Labour pledges $20 weekly public transport cost cap in biggest cities, $10 elsewhere in New Zealand
Much touted surcharge ban 'remains the Government's intention', Nicola Willis says, despite waning support
by Anna Whyte
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Much touted surcharge ban 'remains the Government's intention', Nicola Willis says, despite waning support
Inside the Capital: Labour candidate fallout, tweaks to LNG and tax relief policies on the way?
by Anna Whyte
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Inside the Capital: Labour candidate fallout, tweaks to LNG and tax relief policies on the way?
Labour unveils list of candidates, party president says it gives 'give New Zealanders real choice for the kind of country we want to live in'
by Anna Whyte
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Labour unveils list of candidates, party president says it gives 'give New Zealanders real choice for the kind of country we want to live in'
Crisis tipping point: The $450 million fuel reserve labelled by Labour as a 'slush fund'
by Anna Whyte
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Crisis tipping point: The $450 million fuel reserve labelled by Labour as a 'slush fund'
Four NZ MPs banned from China for visiting Taiwan, Winston Peters instructs officials to 'express concern'
by Anna Whyte
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Four NZ MPs banned from China for visiting Taiwan, Winston Peters instructs officials to 'express concern'
Transparency International highlights lobbying rules, political donation transparency and the use of urgency to pass legislation in call for more political integrity
by Anna Whyte
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Transparency International highlights lobbying rules, political donation transparency and the use of urgency to pass legislation in call for more political integrity
Financial Markets Authority to take over regulatory oversight of consumer credit laws as government touts 'simpler, clearer, and more workable rules'
by Anna Whyte
Financial Markets Authority to take over regulatory oversight of consumer credit laws as government touts 'simpler, clearer, and more workable rules'
Budget reaction: Coalition touts fiscal discipline, Opposition warns of cost-of-living pain
by Anna Whyte
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Budget reaction: Coalition touts fiscal discipline, Opposition warns of cost-of-living pain
Treasury's forecast surplus 'not at all clear,' says ANZ's Sharon Zollner, while Finance Minister eyes potential further tax measures for banks
by Anna Whyte
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Treasury's forecast surplus 'not at all clear,' says ANZ's Sharon Zollner, while Finance Minister eyes potential further tax measures for banks
A return to the 'broccoli' Budget, a 'glass half full view,' a 'small b Budget,' and more reaction to Budget 2026
by Anna Whyte
A return to the 'broccoli' Budget, a 'glass half full view,' a 'small b Budget,' and more reaction to Budget 2026
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Budget 2026: Snips, tweaks and an optimistic outlook from Treasury
Inside the Capital: What to expect during budget week as politicians ready themselves for the big day
by Anna Whyte
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Inside the Capital: What to expect during budget week as politicians ready themselves for the big day
Fuel to Food: Wider consequences of the Strait of Hormuz closure on NZ include fertiliser and plastics
by Anna Whyte
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Fuel to Food: Wider consequences of the Strait of Hormuz closure on NZ include fertiliser and plastics
As the Government sheds public servants and develops an AI workforce plan, a critic suggests it has 'an overly simplistic view on AI-use'
by Anna Whyte
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As the Government sheds public servants and develops an AI workforce plan, a critic suggests it has 'an overly simplistic view on AI-use'
Social housing rents to increase by $31 a week on average in 2027, accommodation supplement to increase
by Anna Whyte
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Social housing rents to increase by $31 a week on average in 2027, accommodation supplement to increase
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Mergers, money and will it actually work? The questions to ask about the Government's public service reforms
by Anna Whyte
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Mergers, money and will it actually work? The questions to ask about the Government's public service reforms
[updated]
Public Service transformation: Government departments to reduce, sinking lid on budgets, more AI use, target of 8.7K fewer public servants
by Anna Whyte
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Public Service transformation: Government departments to reduce, sinking lid on budgets, more AI use, target of 8.7K fewer public servants
Inside the Capital: Buying back the bank, babies, budgets and what you need to know