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Dan Brunskill
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Policymakers and commentators at Waikato University’s Economics Forum say New Zealand’s businesses and public sector must embrace risk to overcome stagnation
18th Feb 25, 10:58am
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Policymakers and commentators at Waikato University’s Economics Forum say New Zealand’s businesses and public sector must embrace risk to overcome stagnation
The chief executives of the four big banks will be asked to reappear before Parliament’s inquiry for focused 90-minute hearings
13th Feb 25, 8:27pm
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The chief executives of the four big banks will be asked to reappear before Parliament’s inquiry for focused 90-minute hearings
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has told foreign supermarket chains she will clear any barrier possible to bring them to New Zealand
13th Feb 25, 10:48am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has told foreign supermarket chains she will clear any barrier possible to bring them to New Zealand
The private Member’s Bill could send bank staff to prison for denying loans to the fossil-fuel industry without a 'valid' commercial reason
10th Feb 25, 5:58pm
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The private Member’s Bill could send bank staff to prison for denying loans to the fossil-fuel industry without a 'valid' commercial reason
Dan Brunskill says much can be taken from Ngāi Tahu chairman Justin Tipa's Waitangi Day speech about not getting bogged down in unnecessary ideological battles
9th Feb 25, 6:00am
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Dan Brunskill says much can be taken from Ngāi Tahu chairman Justin Tipa's Waitangi Day speech about not getting bogged down in unnecessary ideological battles
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New Zealand's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% as 32,000 workers drop out of the labour force
5th Feb 25, 10:58am
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New Zealand's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% as 32,000 workers drop out of the labour force
The Government’s plan to cut Kāinga Ora’s debt by $1.8 billion will halt construction of new homes despite 20,000-person waitlist
4th Feb 25, 2:07pm
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The Government’s plan to cut Kāinga Ora’s debt by $1.8 billion will halt construction of new homes despite 20,000-person waitlist
David Seymour wants New Zealand to copy Trump and withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord
3rd Feb 25, 8:40pm
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David Seymour wants New Zealand to copy Trump and withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord
The United States says it will hit Mexico, Canada, and China with tariffs in the next few hours, creating risks and opportunities for Kiwi exporters
1st Feb 25, 1:33pm
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The United States says it will hit Mexico, Canada, and China with tariffs in the next few hours, creating risks and opportunities for Kiwi exporters
Stuart Smith, chairman of Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee, dropped in favour of National Party insider Cameron Brewer
31st Jan 25, 3:05pm
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Stuart Smith, chairman of Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee, dropped in favour of National Party insider Cameron Brewer
The Prime Minister wants to 'end the culture of saying no' but won't say whether he now supports or still opposes construction in his own backyard
30th Jan 25, 5:09pm
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The Prime Minister wants to 'end the culture of saying no' but won't say whether he now supports or still opposes construction in his own backyard
Budget 2025 will focus more on economic development and not just annual spending decisions, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
29th Jan 25, 11:33am
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Budget 2025 will focus more on economic development and not just annual spending decisions, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
Labour says new Economic Growth Minister should focus on helping small businesses access capital, not ‘tinker’ with digital nomad visa rules
28th Jan 25, 2:38pm
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Labour says new Economic Growth Minister should focus on helping small businesses access capital, not ‘tinker’ with digital nomad visa rules
New Zealand welcomes digital nomads with new visa rules for remote work as Coalition Government aims to loosen restrictions on economic activity
27th Jan 25, 3:34pm
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New Zealand welcomes digital nomads with new visa rules for remote work as Coalition Government aims to loosen restrictions on economic activity
The Coalition Government promises an economic growth plan within weeks, but can it deliver results?
26th Jan 25, 6:01am
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The Coalition Government promises an economic growth plan within weeks, but can it deliver results?
The RBNZ’s Monetary Policy Committee should meet more regularly, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says
23rd Jan 25, 3:44pm
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The RBNZ’s Monetary Policy Committee should meet more regularly, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils new investment agency and hints at radical competition reforms as part of a new 2025 economic growth plan
23rd Jan 25, 1:14pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils new investment agency and hints at radical competition reforms as part of a new 2025 economic growth plan
Economists say an uptick in headline inflation due to the weak dollar and rising oil prices shouldn’t discourage the RBNZ from cutting interest rates as core inflation is cooling
23rd Jan 25, 9:21am
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Economists say an uptick in headline inflation due to the weak dollar and rising oil prices shouldn’t discourage the RBNZ from cutting interest rates as core inflation is cooling
Consumer prices rose 2.2% in 2024 as high interest rates slowed economic activity and falling import costs eased inflation pressures in New Zealand
22nd Jan 25, 10:52am
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Consumer prices rose 2.2% in 2024 as high interest rates slowed economic activity and falling import costs eased inflation pressures in New Zealand
A ministerial reshuffle puts Nicola Willis in charge of economic growth and hands responsibility for the health sector to loyalist Simeon Brown
19th Jan 25, 5:02pm
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A ministerial reshuffle puts Nicola Willis in charge of economic growth and hands responsibility for the health sector to loyalist Simeon Brown
Surprise poll shows the Labour Party shifting ahead of National, although still unable to form a Government
17th Jan 25, 1:38pm
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Surprise poll shows the Labour Party shifting ahead of National, although still unable to form a Government
Business sentiment has risen to its highest level since 2021 despite weak demand in the Christmas quarter
14th Jan 25, 10:10am
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Business sentiment has risen to its highest level since 2021 despite weak demand in the Christmas quarter
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year
20th Dec 24, 2:45pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year
Massive revisions to Gross Domestic Product data shows the economy took a sudden dive in March this year
19th Dec 24, 3:02pm
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Massive revisions to Gross Domestic Product data shows the economy took a sudden dive in March this year
Revised economic data shows New Zealand only entered recession in March 2024
19th Dec 24, 10:56am
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Revised economic data shows New Zealand only entered recession in March 2024