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Dan is interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
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Winston Peters says foreign investors will be allowed to buy multi-million dollar residential properties under rule changes coming later this year
23rd Jul 25, 3:24pm
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Winston Peters says foreign investors will be allowed to buy multi-million dollar residential properties under rule changes coming later this year
The leftwing Green Party has found common ground with a small-government lobby group by proposing council rates be based solely on land values
22nd Jul 25, 4:09pm
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The leftwing Green Party has found common ground with a small-government lobby group by proposing council rates be based solely on land values
Former Prime Minister John Key says the Reserve Bank should slash interest rates and the Coalition Government should pay more attention to tradies
21st Jul 25, 11:42am
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Former Prime Minister John Key says the Reserve Bank should slash interest rates and the Coalition Government should pay more attention to tradies
David Seymour’s proposed regulation law would briefly shine a light on New Zealand’s cumbersome regulations and lawmaking
19th Jul 25, 9:15am
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David Seymour’s proposed regulation law would briefly shine a light on New Zealand’s cumbersome regulations and lawmaking
Stagnant house prices may be slowing the economic recovery, but economists say that’s not necessarily a bad thing
18th Jul 25, 8:58am
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Stagnant house prices may be slowing the economic recovery, but economists say that’s not necessarily a bad thing
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New Zealand should ‘destroy’ the idea that the economy is linked to house price growth
15th Jul 25, 3:27pm
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New Zealand should ‘destroy’ the idea that the economy is linked to house price growth
Inland Revenue’s long-term insight briefing says there are ‘many reasons’ to consider lifting GST to 18% to pay for an ageing population
15th Jul 25, 11:34am
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Inland Revenue’s long-term insight briefing says there are ‘many reasons’ to consider lifting GST to 18% to pay for an ageing population
An aging population may put downward pressure on neutral interest rates and increase the risk that central banks will have to intervene during economic shocks
15th Jul 25, 9:56am
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An aging population may put downward pressure on neutral interest rates and increase the risk that central banks will have to intervene during economic shocks
Winston Peters’ campaign for reelection in 2026 has a running start as new polls show growing support for the New Zealand First Party
10th Jul 25, 3:24pm
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Winston Peters’ campaign for reelection in 2026 has a running start as new polls show growing support for the New Zealand First Party
The Reserve Bank plans to keep cutting rates but doesn’t want to risk inflation reigniting
9th Jul 25, 6:01pm
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The Reserve Bank plans to keep cutting rates but doesn’t want to risk inflation reigniting
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand plans to cut the Official Cash Rate at its next meeting after leaving it unchanged at 3.25% in July
9th Jul 25, 2:20pm
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand plans to cut the Official Cash Rate at its next meeting after leaving it unchanged at 3.25% in July
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Big banks could face a bigger tax bill after Budget 2026, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis seeks advice on whether they are paying their fair share
7th Jul 25, 11:19am
Big banks could face a bigger tax bill after Budget 2026, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis seeks advice on whether they are paying their fair share
Households are holding back spending as wage growth slows, prices keep climbing, and net wealth stalls
5th Jul 25, 9:00am
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Households are holding back spending as wage growth slows, prices keep climbing, and net wealth stalls
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Prepare for another election cycle full of fiscal holes and creative cost estimates after the Act and New Zealand First parties vetoed Nicola Willis’ policy costing unit proposal
3rd Jul 25, 11:35am
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Prepare for another election cycle full of fiscal holes and creative cost estimates after the Act and New Zealand First parties vetoed Nicola Willis’ policy costing unit proposal
New Zealand’s commitment to the ‘rules-based order’ may be wearing thin as powerful countries throw their weight around with impunity
2nd Jul 25, 9:07am
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New Zealand’s commitment to the ‘rules-based order’ may be wearing thin as powerful countries throw their weight around with impunity
The Depositor Compensation Scheme, which insures bank and finance firm deposits up to $100,000, will take effect today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
1st Jul 25, 9:47am
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The Depositor Compensation Scheme, which insures bank and finance firm deposits up to $100,000, will take effect today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
Voters are losing confidence in National's ability to manage the economy and the cost of living as election 2026 creeps closer
29th Jun 25, 6:01am
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Voters are losing confidence in National's ability to manage the economy and the cost of living as election 2026 creeps closer
New Zealand’s trade with China faces a list of economic, cultural, and geopolitical challenges which may challenge export growth in the coming years
22nd Jun 25, 8:33am
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New Zealand’s trade with China faces a list of economic, cultural, and geopolitical challenges which may challenge export growth in the coming years
Kiwi cosmetics are set to hit Chinese store shelves and a new air freight route to South America will open, after NZ diplomats strike deals in Shanghai
20th Jun 25, 8:07am
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Kiwi cosmetics are set to hit Chinese store shelves and a new air freight route to South America will open, after NZ diplomats strike deals in Shanghai
Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing
19th Jun 25, 6:27am
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Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing
Chlöe Swarbrick says the Public Finance Act should be reformed to promote productive investments and push Treasury to better analyse benefits of spending
17th Jun 25, 7:45am
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Chlöe Swarbrick says the Public Finance Act should be reformed to promote productive investments and push Treasury to better analyse benefits of spending
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has brought back blanket medium-density rules for most large cities, while offering Christchurch and Auckland bespoke intensification plans
14th Jun 25, 9:00am
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Housing Minister Chris Bishop has brought back blanket medium-density rules for most large cities, while offering Christchurch and Auckland bespoke intensification plans
Luxon says China relationship is "complex but mature" and goes beyond trade
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RBNZ's leadership has been warned by Finance Minister Nicola Willis to be more transparent with the public in the future after managing the resignation of Adrian Orr poorly
12th Jun 25, 11:58am
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RBNZ's leadership has been warned by Finance Minister Nicola Willis to be more transparent with the public in the future after managing the resignation of Adrian Orr poorly
Adrian Orr resigned after raising concerns about the Reserve Bank’s independence while negotiating a five-year funding agreement with the Government
12th Jun 25, 8:15am
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Adrian Orr resigned after raising concerns about the Reserve Bank’s independence while negotiating a five-year funding agreement with the Government