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Dan Brunskill

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Dan is interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery.

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Chris Hipkins would travel to India during the first 100 days of a new term in government to begin work on a possible trade deal
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Chris Hipkins would travel to India during the first 100 days of a new term in government to begin work on a possible trade deal
The Crown accounts won't return to surplus until 2027 and debt will rise, after the Government increased spending during an economic boom, ANZ says
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The Crown accounts won't return to surplus until 2027 and debt will rise, after the Government increased spending during an economic boom, ANZ says
National's advice says its proposed foreign buyers 'fee' could be established as a criteria for overseas investment, rather than as a 'tax'
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National's advice says its proposed foreign buyers 'fee' could be established as a criteria for overseas investment, rather than as a 'tax'
Labour and National face down protestors and make pledges to voters at campaign launch events
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Labour and National face down protestors and make pledges to voters at campaign launch events
Labour launches campaign with promise of free dental care, as Freedoms NZ protests outside
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Labour launches campaign with promise of free dental care, as Freedoms NZ protests outside
Protests interrupt a chaotic final Parliamentary session before election campaign begins
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Protests interrupt a chaotic final Parliamentary session before election campaign begins
National’s self-funded tax plan relies on over $3 billion in untested tax revenue
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National’s self-funded tax plan relies on over $3 billion in untested tax revenue
The National Party would cut income tax for average earners and property investors, partly funded by taxes on carbon and foreign home buyers
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The National Party would cut income tax for average earners and property investors, partly funded by taxes on carbon and foreign home buyers
A Taxpayers’ Union – Curia poll shows The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji trailing behind National in the Ilam electorate
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A Taxpayers’ Union – Curia poll shows The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji trailing behind National in the Ilam electorate
International Monetary Fund report criticizes the New Zealand Government for increasing spending while the central bank battles inflation
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International Monetary Fund report criticizes the New Zealand Government for increasing spending while the central bank battles inflation
[updated]
Nicola Willis says National will announce a suite of tax cuts and 'revenue initiatives', after Labour cut $4 billion from its budget
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Nicola Willis says National will announce a suite of tax cuts and 'revenue initiatives', after Labour cut $4 billion from its budget
Finance Minister Grant Robertson said the money saved would help to offset the growing deficits due to weak tax revenue
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson said the money saved would help to offset the growing deficits due to weak tax revenue
Labour rules out forming a government with New Zealand First and forces the party into National’s camp
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Labour rules out forming a government with New Zealand First and forces the party into National’s camp
The Green Party says it could build light rail in every major city for less than the tunneled Auckland Light Rail proposal
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The Green Party says it could build light rail in every major city for less than the tunneled Auckland Light Rail proposal
Labour’s Grant Robertson says Government spending will stay within the fiscal rules as deficits deepen; National’s Nicola Willis keeps her cards close to her chest
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Labour’s Grant Robertson says Government spending will stay within the fiscal rules as deficits deepen; National’s Nicola Willis keeps her cards close to her chest
Auckland International Airport has reported its first profit since the pandemic and will press ahead with multi-billion dollar upgrades despite opposition from airlines
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Auckland International Airport has reported its first profit since the pandemic and will press ahead with multi-billion dollar upgrades despite opposition from airlines
Homeowners who sell their weather damaged properties to local councils will not be subject to the bright-line test, Revenue Minister Barbara Edmonds says
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Homeowners who sell their weather damaged properties to local councils will not be subject to the bright-line test, Revenue Minister Barbara Edmonds says
China's economic slowdown could put added pressure on New Zealand's regional economies
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China's economic slowdown could put added pressure on New Zealand's regional economies
The Government may pick up an extra $14.6 billion of debt over the next four years as the economic slowdown hits tax revenue
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The Government may pick up an extra $14.6 billion of debt over the next four years as the economic slowdown hits tax revenue
Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Karen Silk says the Official Cash Rate is working despite sticky core inflation and record high employment
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Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Karen Silk says the Official Cash Rate is working despite sticky core inflation and record high employment
National Party will bring in new talent this election with five fresh candidates in winnable list spots
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National Party will bring in new talent this election with five fresh candidates in winnable list spots
Farmers will have to pay for methane emissions from 2025 under a Labour Government plan
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Farmers will have to pay for methane emissions from 2025 under a Labour Government plan
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr expects to serve out his five-year term despite polls pointing to a change in government
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RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr expects to serve out his five-year term despite polls pointing to a change in government
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National hopes spreading KiwiSaver funds across multiple providers will drive competition, innovation, and lower fees
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National hopes spreading KiwiSaver funds across multiple providers will drive competition, innovation, and lower fees
The Reserve Bank could lift the Official Cash Rate one more time early in 2024
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The Reserve Bank could lift the Official Cash Rate one more time early in 2024