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Dan is interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
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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
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows business leaders expect economy to improve but are holding off on hiring staff or making investments
8th Apr 25, 10:15am
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Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows business leaders expect economy to improve but are holding off on hiring staff or making investments
New Zealand’s Government plans to spend $9 billion upgrading its military as it prepares for a possible conflict between China and the United States
7th Apr 25, 5:53pm
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New Zealand’s Government plans to spend $9 billion upgrading its military as it prepares for a possible conflict between China and the United States
Trump’s tariffs have triggered a market crash in the United States and sent stocks, currencies, commodities, and crypto tumbling
7th Apr 25, 1:43pm
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Trump’s tariffs have triggered a market crash in the United States and sent stocks, currencies, commodities, and crypto tumbling
An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
6th Apr 25, 7:43am
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An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
A pair of polls show a revival for the embattled governing Coalition
The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
4th Apr 25, 9:29am
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The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
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US President Donald Trump announces a baseline import tariff of 10% which will apply to New Zealand
3rd Apr 25, 9:55am
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US President Donald Trump announces a baseline import tariff of 10% which will apply to New Zealand
Government mulls radical supermarket reform, but an expert warns excess profits are just a small piece of the high grocery price puzzle
3rd Apr 25, 5:00am
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Government mulls radical supermarket reform, but an expert warns excess profits are just a small piece of the high grocery price puzzle
A temporary replacement for Adrian Orr will be recommended to Finance Minister Nicola Willis soon, starting a nine-month countdown to find a permanent replacement
1st Apr 25, 1:12pm
A temporary replacement for Adrian Orr will be recommended to Finance Minister Nicola Willis soon, starting a nine-month countdown to find a permanent replacement
Political pressure pushes the Reserve Bank to review prudential capital requirements
31st Mar 25, 2:38pm
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Political pressure pushes the Reserve Bank to review prudential capital requirements
Chris Bishop’s ambitious housing policies have run into inevitable roadblocks in Cabinet, which includes a number of NIMBY ministers
29th Mar 25, 9:06am
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Chris Bishop’s ambitious housing policies have run into inevitable roadblocks in Cabinet, which includes a number of NIMBY ministers
The National Party’s proposed housing reforms will be delayed until 2027 while it overhauls the Resource Management Act
27th Mar 25, 2:37pm
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The National Party’s proposed housing reforms will be delayed until 2027 while it overhauls the Resource Management Act
Westpac argues the Reserve Bank should consider following other countries in relaxing banks' capital requirements to improve access to lending
26th Mar 25, 11:50am
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Westpac argues the Reserve Bank should consider following other countries in relaxing banks' capital requirements to improve access to lending
Sweeping reforms to the Resource Management Act will assume owners have the right to develop property and erase the need to consent routine construction work
24th Mar 25, 5:23pm
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Sweeping reforms to the Resource Management Act will assume owners have the right to develop property and erase the need to consent routine construction work
New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
23rd Mar 25, 6:30am
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New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
New Zealand’s efforts to win a trade deal with India may have ‘damaged’ its relationship with China
21st Mar 25, 6:35am
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New Zealand’s efforts to win a trade deal with India may have ‘damaged’ its relationship with China
Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States
20th Mar 25, 8:00am
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Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States
India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
19th Mar 25, 6:31am
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India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit
17th Mar 25, 6:29am
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India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit
Christopher Luxon has promised to revive trade talks with India and may be willing to give up dairy access to achieve it
15th Mar 25, 8:34am
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Christopher Luxon has promised to revive trade talks with India and may be willing to give up dairy access to achieve it
Adrian Orr’s resignation gives the Government an opportunity to influence the Reserve Bank and any candidate seeking to replace him
13th Mar 25, 1:30pm
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Adrian Orr’s resignation gives the Government an opportunity to influence the Reserve Bank and any candidate seeking to replace him
Big banks are likely to have capital rules loosened as a result of the inquiry into the lack of banking competition
12th Mar 25, 6:00am
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Big banks are likely to have capital rules loosened as a result of the inquiry into the lack of banking competition
Chris Hipkins overtakes Christopher Luxon in the Taxpayers’ Union preferred Prime Minister poll, as the Labour coalition gains ground
10th Mar 25, 2:21pm
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Chris Hipkins overtakes Christopher Luxon in the Taxpayers’ Union preferred Prime Minister poll, as the Labour coalition gains ground