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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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RBNZ hits pause after two years of OCR hikes as economy shows signs of slowing. Says house prices at 'more sustainable levels'
12th Jul 23, 2:15pm
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RBNZ hits pause after two years of OCR hikes as economy shows signs of slowing. Says house prices at 'more sustainable levels'
Chris Hipkins scrapped capital gains and wealth taxes which were being considered in Budget 2023
12th Jul 23, 11:46am
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Chris Hipkins scrapped capital gains and wealth taxes which were being considered in Budget 2023
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ASB appeals class action lawsuit asking the bank to repay interest payments made by hundreds of thousands of customers between 2015 and 2019
12th Jul 23, 11:21am
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ASB appeals class action lawsuit asking the bank to repay interest payments made by hundreds of thousands of customers between 2015 and 2019
Top election issues favour National but Labour has held its spot in the polls, Dan Brunskill observes
9th Jul 23, 7:00am
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Top election issues favour National but Labour has held its spot in the polls, Dan Brunskill observes
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says New Zealand should help to avoid polarization between China and the West as he travels to NATO summit in Lithuania
7th Jul 23, 2:10pm
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says New Zealand should help to avoid polarization between China and the West as he travels to NATO summit in Lithuania
A parliamentary report into the risks and benefits of cryptocurrency will be released next month and provide a building block for future legislation
7th Jul 23, 8:40am
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A parliamentary report into the risks and benefits of cryptocurrency will be released next month and provide a building block for future legislation
Household net worth falls to $2.2 trillion in a fifth consecutive decline as the pandemic bubble deflates
6th Jul 23, 12:45pm
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Household net worth falls to $2.2 trillion in a fifth consecutive decline as the pandemic bubble deflates
Weak corporate profits has flowed through to lower tax revenue for the Government and added $2 billion to the deficit
5th Jul 23, 3:17pm
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Weak corporate profits has flowed through to lower tax revenue for the Government and added $2 billion to the deficit
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' trade mission aimed to shore up New Zealand's relationship with China and protect trade links
5th Jul 23, 8:03am
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' trade mission aimed to shore up New Zealand's relationship with China and protect trade links
Chinese President Xi Jinping says he considers New Zealand to be a 'friend' but Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was slow to return the compliment
28th Jun 23, 6:35am
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Chinese President Xi Jinping says he considers New Zealand to be a 'friend' but Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was slow to return the compliment
Hipkins' China visit occurs in the context of a worsening relationship between NZ’s largest trading partner and its traditional security partners
27th Jun 23, 6:40am
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Hipkins' China visit occurs in the context of a worsening relationship between NZ’s largest trading partner and its traditional security partners
A super-majority of voters want to fix tax bracket creep but only two political parties agree
24th Jun 23, 9:01am
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A super-majority of voters want to fix tax bracket creep but only two political parties agree
Chris Hipkins has asked for Michael Wood's resignation after he found shareholdings in Chorus, Spark and the National Australia Bank
21st Jun 23, 2:56pm
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Chris Hipkins has asked for Michael Wood's resignation after he found shareholdings in Chorus, Spark and the National Australia Bank
The market study into the banking sector has broad political support as households struggle with high interest rates
20th Jun 23, 6:29pm
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The market study into the banking sector has broad political support as households struggle with high interest rates
Emissions Trading Scheme review suggests lower price for carbon offsets
A high rate of migration has offset a steeper decline in New Zealand’s GDP per capita
16th Jun 23, 6:39am
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A high rate of migration has offset a steeper decline in New Zealand’s GDP per capita
Stats NZ says the economy contracted 0.1% in the March quarter - the second quarter in a row of contraction
15th Jun 23, 10:57am
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Stats NZ says the economy contracted 0.1% in the March quarter - the second quarter in a row of contraction
James Shaw says the ETS market is working as intended after another auction gets declined due to insufficient bids
15th Jun 23, 6:49am
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James Shaw says the ETS market is working as intended after another auction gets declined due to insufficient bids
The International Monetary Fund thinks New Zealand should reform its tax system, freeze minimum wage, and spend less money
14th Jun 23, 3:00pm
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The International Monetary Fund thinks New Zealand should reform its tax system, freeze minimum wage, and spend less money
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New Zealand’s current account deficit shrunk to 8.5% of GDP in the first quarter of 2023
14th Jun 23, 11:13am
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New Zealand’s current account deficit shrunk to 8.5% of GDP in the first quarter of 2023
Labour tightens rules for carbon farming and gives local councils authority to decide where and when they're permitted
14th Jun 23, 5:00am
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Labour tightens rules for carbon farming and gives local councils authority to decide where and when they're permitted
Auditor-General lacks confidence that Provincial Growth Fund money is being well spent
12th Jun 23, 6:30pm
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Auditor-General lacks confidence that Provincial Growth Fund money is being well spent
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will lead a trade delegation to China in June amid heightened competition between global superpowers
12th Jun 23, 3:58pm
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will lead a trade delegation to China in June amid heightened competition between global superpowers
The National Party would lift an 'effective ban' on genetic modification in New Zealand to unlock economic and climate benefits of the technology
11th Jun 23, 11:21am
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The National Party would lift an 'effective ban' on genetic modification in New Zealand to unlock economic and climate benefits of the technology
The Green Party would provide a guaranteed income of $385 a week, paid for with a wealth tax on assets over $2m and 45% tax on income over $180,000
11th Jun 23, 11:13am
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The Green Party would provide a guaranteed income of $385 a week, paid for with a wealth tax on assets over $2m and 45% tax on income over $180,000