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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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The Reserve Bank may pause OCR cuts in November to monitor the economy for a possible rebound in consumer demand as mortgage rates fall
4th Sep 24, 3:16pm
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The Reserve Bank may pause OCR cuts in November to monitor the economy for a possible rebound in consumer demand as mortgage rates fall
Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says supermarkets are growing their margins and competition has not improved over the past two years
4th Sep 24, 9:29am
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Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says supermarkets are growing their margins and competition has not improved over the past two years
Plans for huge investment in roads of national significance risks politicising infrastructure and obstructing the much needed pipeline of projects
4th Sep 24, 6:52am
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Plans for huge investment in roads of national significance risks politicising infrastructure and obstructing the much needed pipeline of projects
Infrastructure overhaul will create an independent project pipeline and new Crown agency for private sector collaboration
1st Sep 24, 6:00am
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Infrastructure overhaul will create an independent project pipeline and new Crown agency for private sector collaboration
After spending 10 months cancelling the previous government’s projects, Chris Bishop wants a bipartisan infrastructure pipeline
28th Aug 24, 6:17pm
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After spending 10 months cancelling the previous government’s projects, Chris Bishop wants a bipartisan infrastructure pipeline
New Zealand needs to build more renewable energy assets and reserve hydro dams as batteries for evening peaks, Far North Solar says
28th Aug 24, 6:46am
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New Zealand needs to build more renewable energy assets and reserve hydro dams as batteries for evening peaks, Far North Solar says
Government instructs gas industry to build a commercial gas import terminal and promises to overturn a domestic exploration ban as soon as possible
26th Aug 24, 5:57pm
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Government instructs gas industry to build a commercial gas import terminal and promises to overturn a domestic exploration ban as soon as possible
Ministers will no longer have the final say over fast-track consent process
25th Aug 24, 5:02pm
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Ministers will no longer have the final say over fast-track consent process
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urged local governments to focus on the basics, even as he announced funding for a dance competition
24th Aug 24, 9:00am
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urged local governments to focus on the basics, even as he announced funding for a dance competition
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones renews threat of electricity market intervention as Green Party proposes breaking up big energy companies
22nd Aug 24, 6:24pm
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Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones renews threat of electricity market intervention as Green Party proposes breaking up big energy companies
May’s hawkish stance hinged partly on incorrect GDP forecast, RBNZ Deputy Governor tells the Of Interest podcast
18th Aug 24, 11:00am
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May’s hawkish stance hinged partly on incorrect GDP forecast, RBNZ Deputy Governor tells the Of Interest podcast
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr rejects 'U-turn' label at Parliament committee, suggests lower rates could be passed through to the economy more quickly
15th Aug 24, 1:01pm
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RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr rejects 'U-turn' label at Parliament committee, suggests lower rates could be passed through to the economy more quickly
Reserve Bank’s early rate cut ends three years of tightening, signalling a major policy shift amid worsening economic conditions
15th Aug 24, 7:41am
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Reserve Bank’s early rate cut ends three years of tightening, signalling a major policy shift amid worsening economic conditions
New Zealand's electricity sector takes urgent measures to secure supply through costly thermal power and emergency hydro storage to avoid the risk of blackouts
14th Aug 24, 10:36am
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New Zealand's electricity sector takes urgent measures to secure supply through costly thermal power and emergency hydro storage to avoid the risk of blackouts
Money management and community work sanctions to be imposed on Jobseekers who do not meet obligations
12th Aug 24, 4:50pm
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Money management and community work sanctions to be imposed on Jobseekers who do not meet obligations
The Government's water reform policy may weaken LGFA’s financial stability and increase council borrowing costs, warns S&P
12th Aug 24, 3:11pm
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The Government's water reform policy may weaken LGFA’s financial stability and increase council borrowing costs, warns S&P
New Zealand’s electricity market faces scrutiny as high prices prompt calls for government intervention and casts doubt on its competitiveness
10th Aug 24, 9:01am
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New Zealand’s electricity market faces scrutiny as high prices prompt calls for government intervention and casts doubt on its competitiveness
The Coalition Government's water reforms enable council-controlled entities to borrow through LGFA and grant Commerce Commission extensive regulatory powers
8th Aug 24, 3:11pm
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The Coalition Government's water reforms enable council-controlled entities to borrow through LGFA and grant Commerce Commission extensive regulatory powers
Employment data weakens the case for interest rate cuts as job growth continues
8th Aug 24, 8:00am
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Employment data weakens the case for interest rate cuts as job growth continues
Population growth outpaced employment in the June quarter, pushing New Zealand’s jobless rate up to 4.6% with youth unemployment rising the most
7th Aug 24, 10:53am
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Population growth outpaced employment in the June quarter, pushing New Zealand’s jobless rate up to 4.6% with youth unemployment rising the most
Public listing for Kiwibank is off the table before the election, but alternative capital-raising options are being explored, Finance Minister says
7th Aug 24, 8:00am
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Public listing for Kiwibank is off the table before the election, but alternative capital-raising options are being explored, Finance Minister says
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told National Party members it was time to look for outside capital for Kiwibank
3rd Aug 24, 1:32pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis told National Party members it was time to look for outside capital for Kiwibank
David Seymour wants new Ministry of Regulation to be as significant as the Public Finance Act or the independent Reserve Bank
3rd Aug 24, 9:30am
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David Seymour wants new Ministry of Regulation to be as significant as the Public Finance Act or the independent Reserve Bank
Call goes out for new Treasury Secretary as Caralee McLiesh named as Australia’s Auditor-general
2nd Aug 24, 6:49am
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Call goes out for new Treasury Secretary as Caralee McLiesh named as Australia’s Auditor-general
September rate cuts in the United States could make it easier for the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates as well
1st Aug 24, 1:56pm
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September rate cuts in the United States could make it easier for the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates as well