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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
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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
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
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Air New Zealand 'not currently contemplating any capital transactions' despite fuel costs jumping $240m more than it had expected
by Anna Whyte
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Air New Zealand 'not currently contemplating any capital transactions' despite fuel costs jumping $240m more than it had expected
Budget operating package reduced to $2.1 bln, $300 mln smaller than the allowance set in December - Luxon
by Anna Whyte
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Budget operating package reduced to $2.1 bln, $300 mln smaller than the allowance set in December - Luxon
Westpac NZ says higher living costs due to Middle East conflict to reduce spending and disposable income, weaken housing market
by Anna Whyte
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Westpac NZ says higher living costs due to Middle East conflict to reduce spending and disposable income, weaken housing market
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Fuel limits: Government outlines who 'critical fuel users' would be in the 'unlikely event' the oil crisis worsens enough to justify a move to phase 4 of its National Fuel Response Plan
by Anna Whyte
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Fuel limits: Government outlines who 'critical fuel users' would be in the 'unlikely event' the oil crisis worsens enough to justify a move to phase 4 of its National Fuel Response Plan
A week of politicians pumping out policy: Retirement age, overstayer units and container return schemes, plus fuel security
by Anna Whyte
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A week of politicians pumping out policy: Retirement age, overstayer units and container return schemes, plus fuel security
Fuel prices and uncertainty's 'chilling' impact: Inside Treasury's Middle East crisis advice to Nicola Willis
by Anna Whyte
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Fuel prices and uncertainty's 'chilling' impact: Inside Treasury's Middle East crisis advice to Nicola Willis
'Watch, worry and wait' - ANZ urges businesses to have Plan B ready as global volatility rises
by Anna Whyte
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'Watch, worry and wait' - ANZ urges businesses to have Plan B ready as global volatility rises
Singapore fuel and food deal inked, as PM Luxon says major powers are 'picking and choosing the rules that apply to them'
by Anna Whyte
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Singapore fuel and food deal inked, as PM Luxon says major powers are 'picking and choosing the rules that apply to them'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the world's at 'an inflection point in geopolitics' meaning NZ needs to 'broaden and deepen relationships'
by Anna Whyte
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the world's at 'an inflection point in geopolitics' meaning NZ needs to 'broaden and deepen relationships'
ANZ business confidence survey warns of ‘wall of worry’, uncertainty likely to put some hiring and investment decisions 'on ice'
by Anna Whyte
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ANZ business confidence survey warns of ‘wall of worry’, uncertainty likely to put some hiring and investment decisions 'on ice'
New Zealand’s economic recovery ‘delayed, but not derailed’, says Finance Minister, with Treasury's new worst case inflation scenario at 7.4%
by Anna Whyte
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New Zealand’s economic recovery ‘delayed, but not derailed’, says Finance Minister, with Treasury's new worst case inflation scenario at 7.4%
Green Party unveils its candidate list ahead of November's election
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Coalition tensions rise: NZ First not informed of PM's confidence vote, Willis accuses Peters of 'mischief making'
by Anna Whyte
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Coalition tensions rise: NZ First not informed of PM's confidence vote, Willis accuses Peters of 'mischief making'
Luxon's leadership gauntlet and economic realities: Inside a tense storm at Parliament
by Anna Whyte
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Luxon's leadership gauntlet and economic realities: Inside a tense storm at Parliament