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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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2 years 3 months

Latest articles

Headline inflation drops to 6.7% as petrol prices fall but domestic prices continue to climb
20th Apr 23, 10:49am
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Headline inflation drops to 6.7% as petrol prices fall but domestic prices continue to climb
National Party releases Getting Back to Farming policy which would cut regulations and welcome more foreign workers
19th Apr 23, 1:33pm
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National Party releases Getting Back to Farming policy which would cut regulations and welcome more foreign workers
A new research paper suggests the Government and the Reserve Bank are responsible for half of inflation, as ASB economists forecast a deeper recession as a result
19th Apr 23, 7:55am
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A new research paper suggests the Government and the Reserve Bank are responsible for half of inflation, as ASB economists forecast a deeper recession as a result
Soaring food prices expected to keep annual inflation at 7.2% in the March consumer price index data release this Thursday
18th Apr 23, 9:20am
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Soaring food prices expected to keep annual inflation at 7.2% in the March consumer price index data release this Thursday
Climate Change Commission’s ETS advice could increase households' costs by between $85 and $877 in 2026
15th Apr 23, 9:10am
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Climate Change Commission’s ETS advice could increase households' costs by between $85 and $877 in 2026
Government's 'Affordable Water Reform' gives councils more control but could reduce the efficiencies of scale
14th Apr 23, 8:34am
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Government's 'Affordable Water Reform' gives councils more control but could reduce the efficiencies of scale
Revamped Three Waters to create 10 water management entities in an effort to give local governments more influence over massive infrastructure upgrades
13th Apr 23, 12:24pm
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Revamped Three Waters to create 10 water management entities in an effort to give local governments more influence over massive infrastructure upgrades
Climate Change Commission warns Government not to ignore its Emissions Trading Scheme advice for a second time
13th Apr 23, 10:16am
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Climate Change Commission warns Government not to ignore its Emissions Trading Scheme advice for a second time
Parliament committee proposes making the Deposit Takers Bill more friendly to smaller non-bank financial institutions
12th Apr 23, 4:13pm
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Parliament committee proposes making the Deposit Takers Bill more friendly to smaller non-bank financial institutions
Retail card spending rose 0.7% in March despite tightening Reserve Bank monetary policy
12th Apr 23, 12:49pm
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Retail card spending rose 0.7% in March despite tightening Reserve Bank monetary policy
Mortgage rates were unmoved by the RBNZ’s big hike as traders bet any increase now will be matched with a cut later
12th Apr 23, 9:54am
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Mortgage rates were unmoved by the RBNZ’s big hike as traders bet any increase now will be matched with a cut later
New Zealand may have to spend ‘multiple billions’ buying overseas carbon offsets to hit 2030 climate goals, a Treasury report says
11th Apr 23, 12:55pm
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New Zealand may have to spend ‘multiple billions’ buying overseas carbon offsets to hit 2030 climate goals, a Treasury report says
NZIER's Christina Leung explains how higher interest rates are impacting New Zealand businesses and why profits aren't driving inflation
9th Apr 23, 6:30am
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NZIER's Christina Leung explains how higher interest rates are impacting New Zealand businesses and why profits aren't driving inflation
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives her valedictory speech to Parliament
5th Apr 23, 5:20pm
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Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives her valedictory speech to Parliament
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Reserve Bank lifts Official Cash Rate 50 basis points to 5.25% saying severe weather events have led to higher prices for some goods & services
5th Apr 23, 2:22pm
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Reserve Bank lifts Official Cash Rate 50 basis points to 5.25% saying severe weather events have led to higher prices for some goods & services
NZIER’s quarterly survey of business opinion shows RBNZ winning inflation battle and causing recession
4th Apr 23, 2:00pm
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NZIER’s quarterly survey of business opinion shows RBNZ winning inflation battle and causing recession
NZIER’s quarterly survey shows economic capacity pressures are easing and businesses are more worried about sales than hiring
4th Apr 23, 10:07am
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NZIER’s quarterly survey shows economic capacity pressures are easing and businesses are more worried about sales than hiring
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will revoke lobbyists’ parliamentary access cards in first step to regulating the industry
3rd Apr 23, 4:46pm
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will revoke lobbyists’ parliamentary access cards in first step to regulating the industry
The Reserve Bank of NZ will likely lift the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points on Wednesday and give little else away
2nd Apr 23, 6:00am
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The Reserve Bank of NZ will likely lift the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points on Wednesday and give little else away
The National Party plans to introduce national standards for wind and solar power that will fast-track the consenting process
31st Mar 23, 12:00pm
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The National Party plans to introduce national standards for wind and solar power that will fast-track the consenting process
A new crossing over the Waitematā Harbour carries an enormous price tag but has broad political support
30th Mar 23, 4:29pm
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A new crossing over the Waitematā Harbour carries an enormous price tag but has broad political support
Government outlines five options for a second central city Waitematā harbour crossing and wants to begin construction this decade
30th Mar 23, 9:42am
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Government outlines five options for a second central city Waitematā harbour crossing and wants to begin construction this decade
RBNZ seeks feedback on managing climate risks in the financial sector
30th Mar 23, 7:31am
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RBNZ seeks feedback on managing climate risks in the financial sector
Megan Woods and David Parker will take over Stuart Nash's ministerial roles after the Napier MP's dismissal
29th Mar 23, 10:32am
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Megan Woods and David Parker will take over Stuart Nash's ministerial roles after the Napier MP's dismissal
Could the banking crisis ‘morph into something more sinister’ for the New Zealand dollar?
28th Mar 23, 12:41pm
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Could the banking crisis ‘morph into something more sinister’ for the New Zealand dollar?