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Labour’s leadership is sending mixed messages about how closely it will follow the fiscal rules the party established during its last term in office
20th May 25, 4:52pm
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Labour’s leadership is sending mixed messages about how closely it will follow the fiscal rules the party established during its last term in office
Despite talking up difficult choices, Nicola Willis is finding funding for some nice-to-have budget items as she directs a cinematic reshuffle of Government spending
17th May 25, 9:10am
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Despite talking up difficult choices, Nicola Willis is finding funding for some nice-to-have budget items as she directs a cinematic reshuffle of Government spending
Budget 2025 will establish a small Social Investment Fund to test a new approach to contracting social services out to community groups
15th May 25, 11:10am
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Budget 2025 will establish a small Social Investment Fund to test a new approach to contracting social services out to community groups
The Green Party says its would raise $88 billion in taxes over four years to expand public services and reduce poverty if able to lead a government
14th May 25, 1:35pm
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The Green Party says its would raise $88 billion in taxes over four years to expand public services and reduce poverty if able to lead a government
The Reserve Bank meets three times a year to set interest rates without seeing updated inflation data at its monetary policy reviews
14th May 25, 5:00am
The Reserve Bank meets three times a year to set interest rates without seeing updated inflation data at its monetary policy reviews
Finance Minister Nicola Willis plans to give Crown-owned venture fund Elevate NZ a $100 million capital injection in the Budget, leaving the sector relieved but disappointed
13th May 25, 2:57pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis plans to give Crown-owned venture fund Elevate NZ a $100 million capital injection in the Budget, leaving the sector relieved but disappointed
The first nine-month financial report under the Coalition Government shows higher operating costs, reduced infrastructure investment, and growing debt as it prepares for Budget 2025
9th May 25, 12:07pm
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The first nine-month financial report under the Coalition Government shows higher operating costs, reduced infrastructure investment, and growing debt as it prepares for Budget 2025
The Government will spend an extra $400 million on capital projects and continue a business tax incentive for research, Christopher Luxon reveals in a pre-budget speech
8th May 25, 2:41pm
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The Government will spend an extra $400 million on capital projects and continue a business tax incentive for research, Christopher Luxon reveals in a pre-budget speech
RBNZ Governor Christian Hawkesby wants review of capital requirements to be completed quickly
7th May 25, 6:02pm
RBNZ Governor Christian Hawkesby wants review of capital requirements to be completed quickly
Tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the US could cause a slowdown in the New Zealand economy and put pressure on indebted households and businesses
7th May 25, 9:55am
Tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the US could cause a slowdown in the New Zealand economy and put pressure on indebted households and businesses
Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging for Winston Peters’ spot as populist champion of the regions
1st May 25, 12:40pm
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Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging for Winston Peters’ spot as populist champion of the regions
The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity
30th Apr 25, 12:24pm
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The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity
Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue
29th Apr 25, 10:43am
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Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue
TradeMe data suggests landlords are dropping rents to attract tenants but housing unaffordability remains at record levels in many cities and regions
26th Apr 25, 9:39am
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TradeMe data suggests landlords are dropping rents to attract tenants but housing unaffordability remains at record levels in many cities and regions
The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth
23rd Apr 25, 2:00pm
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The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth
Trump’s trade war could cause households to pay attention to inflation again, even as underlying price pressures trend downwards
17th Apr 25, 3:14pm
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Trump’s trade war could cause households to pay attention to inflation again, even as underlying price pressures trend downwards
Stats NZ says the proportion of large price increases have fallen to a five year low, even as quarterly inflation pushes higher due to petrol prices and tertiary education
17th Apr 25, 10:48am
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Stats NZ says the proportion of large price increases have fallen to a five year low, even as quarterly inflation pushes higher due to petrol prices and tertiary education
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The central bank has negotiated an increase in its annual average spend, despite having to slash spending by up to 25% in the next financial year
16th Apr 25, 12:48pm
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The central bank has negotiated an increase in its annual average spend, despite having to slash spending by up to 25% in the next financial year
A new central bank tool will forecast quarterly economic activity based on high frequency data
15th Apr 25, 2:12pm
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A new central bank tool will forecast quarterly economic activity based on high frequency data
Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
12th Apr 25, 9:00am
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Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
10th Apr 25, 1:38pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee says further rate cuts may be needed as Donald Trump’s trade war poses downside risk to NZ economy
9th Apr 25, 2:19pm
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RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee says further rate cuts may be needed as Donald Trump’s trade war poses downside risk to NZ economy
Departing David Parker says Labour Party still working on ‘serious policy’ to tackle inequality ahead of the next election but it was time for him to step down
9th Apr 25, 6:53am
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Departing David Parker says Labour Party still working on ‘serious policy’ to tackle inequality ahead of the next election but it was time for him to step down
Acting-Governor Christian Hawkesby will continue in the role, vacated by Adrian Orr, for up to nine months as a permanent candidate is sought
8th Apr 25, 4:27pm
Acting-Governor Christian Hawkesby will continue in the role, vacated by Adrian Orr, for up to nine months as a permanent candidate is sought
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
8th Apr 25, 4:14pm
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Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget