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Government instructs gas industry to build a commercial gas import terminal and promises to overturn a domestic exploration ban as soon as possible
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Government instructs gas industry to build a commercial gas import terminal and promises to overturn a domestic exploration ban as soon as possible
Ministers will no longer have the final say over fast-track consent process
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urged local governments to focus on the basics, even as he announced funding for a dance competition
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urged local governments to focus on the basics, even as he announced funding for a dance competition
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones renews threat of electricity market intervention as Green Party proposes breaking up big energy companies
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Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones renews threat of electricity market intervention as Green Party proposes breaking up big energy companies
May’s hawkish stance hinged partly on incorrect GDP forecast, RBNZ Deputy Governor tells the Of Interest podcast
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May’s hawkish stance hinged partly on incorrect GDP forecast, RBNZ Deputy Governor tells the Of Interest podcast
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr rejects 'U-turn' label at Parliament committee, suggests lower rates could be passed through to the economy more quickly
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RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr rejects 'U-turn' label at Parliament committee, suggests lower rates could be passed through to the economy more quickly
Reserve Bank’s early rate cut ends three years of tightening, signalling a major policy shift amid worsening economic conditions
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Reserve Bank’s early rate cut ends three years of tightening, signalling a major policy shift amid worsening economic conditions
New Zealand's electricity sector takes urgent measures to secure supply through costly thermal power and emergency hydro storage to avoid the risk of blackouts
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New Zealand's electricity sector takes urgent measures to secure supply through costly thermal power and emergency hydro storage to avoid the risk of blackouts
Money management and community work sanctions to be imposed on Jobseekers who do not meet obligations
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Money management and community work sanctions to be imposed on Jobseekers who do not meet obligations
The Government's water reform policy may weaken LGFA’s financial stability and increase council borrowing costs, warns S&P
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The Government's water reform policy may weaken LGFA’s financial stability and increase council borrowing costs, warns S&P
New Zealand’s electricity market faces scrutiny as high prices prompt calls for government intervention and casts doubt on its competitiveness
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New Zealand’s electricity market faces scrutiny as high prices prompt calls for government intervention and casts doubt on its competitiveness
The Coalition Government's water reforms enable council-controlled entities to borrow through LGFA and grant Commerce Commission extensive regulatory powers
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The Coalition Government's water reforms enable council-controlled entities to borrow through LGFA and grant Commerce Commission extensive regulatory powers
Employment data weakens the case for interest rate cuts as job growth continues
Population growth outpaced employment in the June quarter, pushing New Zealand’s jobless rate up to 4.6% with youth unemployment rising the most
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Population growth outpaced employment in the June quarter, pushing New Zealand’s jobless rate up to 4.6% with youth unemployment rising the most
Public listing for Kiwibank is off the table before the election, but alternative capital-raising options are being explored, Finance Minister says
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Public listing for Kiwibank is off the table before the election, but alternative capital-raising options are being explored, Finance Minister says
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told National Party members it was time to look for outside capital for Kiwibank
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis told National Party members it was time to look for outside capital for Kiwibank
David Seymour wants new Ministry of Regulation to be as significant as the Public Finance Act or the independent Reserve Bank
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David Seymour wants new Ministry of Regulation to be as significant as the Public Finance Act or the independent Reserve Bank
Call goes out for new Treasury Secretary as Caralee McLiesh named as Australia’s Auditor-general
September rate cuts in the United States could make it easier for the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates as well
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September rate cuts in the United States could make it easier for the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates as well
Nicola Willis says she will use fiscal drag to help pay down public debt, despite calling it a flaw in the tax system
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Nicola Willis says she will use fiscal drag to help pay down public debt, despite calling it a flaw in the tax system
The Coalition has delivered on its promise to cut taxes without extra borrowing but still needs to convince voters it won’t come at the cost of frontline staff
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The Coalition has delivered on its promise to cut taxes without extra borrowing but still needs to convince voters it won’t come at the cost of frontline staff
The RBNZ hasn't reduced interest rates with domestic inflation this high in the past 20 years and is likely to delay until November, according to UBS analysis
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The RBNZ hasn't reduced interest rates with domestic inflation this high in the past 20 years and is likely to delay until November, according to UBS analysis
Health NZ unable to stay within its budget after a period of high inflation and fast population growth
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Health NZ unable to stay within its budget after a period of high inflation and fast population growth
New documents show Finance Minister Nicola Willis spent her trip to the United States discussing the political risks to global trade
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New documents show Finance Minister Nicola Willis spent her trip to the United States discussing the political risks to global trade
Three quarters of annual inflation was due to cost pressures outside the control of the RBNZ’s monetary policy
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Three quarters of annual inflation was due to cost pressures outside the control of the RBNZ’s monetary policy