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Dan is interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
Dan Brunskill
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Former Cabinet Minister and five time coalition negotiator Peter Dunne explains how coalition talks work behind the scenes
27th Oct 23, 10:56am
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Former Cabinet Minister and five time coalition negotiator Peter Dunne explains how coalition talks work behind the scenes
Some farmers will struggle to cover costs this season and could pose a risk to financial stability if loan defaults rise
26th Oct 23, 1:46pm
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Some farmers will struggle to cover costs this season and could pose a risk to financial stability if loan defaults rise
Wellington Council votes to spend another $147m restoring a town hall but economic consultants warn it may struggle to afford it
25th Oct 23, 5:10pm
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Wellington Council votes to spend another $147m restoring a town hall but economic consultants warn it may struggle to afford it
National leader Christopher Luxon says he is building relationships with NZ First and Act while waiting for special votes to be counted
24th Oct 23, 5:37pm
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National leader Christopher Luxon says he is building relationships with NZ First and Act while waiting for special votes to be counted
The rebalancing of the economy could have been a lot more 'harrowing', Infometrics’ chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan says
20th Oct 23, 5:00am
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The rebalancing of the economy could have been a lot more 'harrowing', Infometrics’ chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan says
A larger Green Party caucus says it's open to working with National on climate, light rail, and preventing family violence
18th Oct 23, 5:31pm
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A larger Green Party caucus says it's open to working with National on climate, light rail, and preventing family violence
Economists rule out November rate hike as inflation falls as RBNZ had forecast
17th Oct 23, 2:31pm
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Economists rule out November rate hike as inflation falls as RBNZ had forecast
Housing and petrol prices were the largest contributors to inflation during September
17th Oct 23, 11:00am
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Housing and petrol prices were the largest contributors to inflation during September
Neither a wealth tax nor Winston Peters would have saved Labour's campaign, Dan Brunskill argues
16th Oct 23, 2:28pm
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Neither a wealth tax nor Winston Peters would have saved Labour's campaign, Dan Brunskill argues
Christopher Luxon's National Party has swept the electorates and will lead the next Government
15th Oct 23, 4:16am
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Christopher Luxon's National Party has swept the electorates and will lead the next Government
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Election 2023: Live results, commentary, and updates from campaign events around the country
14th Oct 23, 7:00pm
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Election 2023: Live results, commentary, and updates from campaign events around the country
There will be no shortage of dramatic subplots to follow as the election results roll in on Saturday night
13th Oct 23, 3:26pm
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There will be no shortage of dramatic subplots to follow as the election results roll in on Saturday night
A National-led government could push property prices higher and food prices lower, but clash with New Zealand’s climate goals and potentially exacerbate inequality
12th Oct 23, 4:11pm
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A National-led government could push property prices higher and food prices lower, but clash with New Zealand’s climate goals and potentially exacerbate inequality
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Latest polls suggest tight election outcome likely with Winston Peters' NZ First in the drivers' seat
11th Oct 23, 11:58am
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Latest polls suggest tight election outcome likely with Winston Peters' NZ First in the drivers' seat
Climate change, government spending, and the retirement age are likely to be sticking points in a three-party coalition negotiation between National, Act & NZ First
10th Oct 23, 6:27pm
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Climate change, government spending, and the retirement age are likely to be sticking points in a three-party coalition negotiation between National, Act & NZ First
Julie-Anne Genter talks tax, rent controls, and whether Wayne Brown could be a Green Party candidate on the Of Interest podcast
9th Oct 23, 2:36pm
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Julie-Anne Genter talks tax, rent controls, and whether Wayne Brown could be a Green Party candidate on the Of Interest podcast
Election 2023 has been fought in the shadow of a pandemic which continues to define so many policy issues
8th Oct 23, 6:00am
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Election 2023 has been fought in the shadow of a pandemic which continues to define so many policy issues
New Zealand added $9 billion to its debt during the year as some tax revenue slowed
5th Oct 23, 1:02pm
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New Zealand added $9 billion to its debt during the year as some tax revenue slowed
Some economists think a National-led government would be more inflationary than Labour
4th Oct 23, 7:02pm
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Some economists think a National-led government would be more inflationary than Labour
The Monetary Policy Committee agreed that higher oil prices will add to inflation risk but interest rates are high enough for now
4th Oct 23, 2:37pm
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The Monetary Policy Committee agreed that higher oil prices will add to inflation risk but interest rates are high enough for now
Labour finance spokesperson Grant Robertson talks spreadsheets, debt, and the Reserve Bank's dual mandate on the Of Interest Podcast
3rd Oct 23, 12:00pm
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Labour finance spokesperson Grant Robertson talks spreadsheets, debt, and the Reserve Bank's dual mandate on the Of Interest Podcast
National says it doesn’t plan to provide financial support to local councils for water infrastructure under its alternative to Three Waters
2nd Oct 23, 6:33pm
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National says it doesn’t plan to provide financial support to local councils for water infrastructure under its alternative to Three Waters
National's fiscal plan trims Labour's spending track by 0.1% of GDP and debt by 0.7%
29th Sep 23, 1:20pm
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National's fiscal plan trims Labour's spending track by 0.1% of GDP and debt by 0.7%
Chris Hipkins went on the offensive in the Newshub leaders debate as he tried to win back some lost support in the polls
27th Sep 23, 9:06pm
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Chris Hipkins went on the offensive in the Newshub leaders debate as he tried to win back some lost support in the polls
Labour says there is enough room on the balance sheet to respond to another economic shock if needed
27th Sep 23, 12:12pm
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Labour says there is enough room on the balance sheet to respond to another economic shock if needed