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National & Act dismissive of proposals to reform the electoral system, Greens & TOP supportive, PM not excited
6th Jun 23, 6:04pm
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National & Act dismissive of proposals to reform the electoral system, Greens & TOP supportive, PM not excited
Electoral review proposes a raft of changes to NZ's electoral system including votes for 16 year old, making it easier for small parties to get into Parliament & stricter donations rules
6th Jun 23, 11:59am
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Electoral review proposes a raft of changes to NZ's electoral system including votes for 16 year old, making it easier for small parties to get into Parliament & stricter donations rules
A law just introduced by Congress could make it easier for NZ to crack the American infant formula market
6th Jun 23, 7:38am
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A law just introduced by Congress could make it easier for NZ to crack the American infant formula market
A rerun of the election debate on the age of eligibility for NZ Super ignores the real costs and the real unsolved problems for both paying for superannuation and making it fair
4th Jun 23, 3:16pm
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A rerun of the election debate on the age of eligibility for NZ Super ignores the real costs and the real unsolved problems for both paying for superannuation and making it fair
Maori Party says the age of eligibility for superannuation should not be raised at all and in fact there should be a lower threshold for Maori due to lower life expectancy
30th May 23, 3:03pm
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Maori Party says the age of eligibility for superannuation should not be raised at all and in fact there should be a lower threshold for Maori due to lower life expectancy
New Zealand signs agreement pushed by the US to make supply chains more resilient after Covid-era hit on world trade
29th May 23, 2:02pm
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New Zealand signs agreement pushed by the US to make supply chains more resilient after Covid-era hit on world trade
Minister of Trade & Export Growth Damien O’Connor to talk IPEF, APEC & CPTPP issues in the US
25th May 23, 3:45pm
Minister of Trade & Export Growth Damien O’Connor to talk IPEF, APEC & CPTPP issues in the US
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Mercury Energy fined for telling people to pay termination fee when it was not needed
25th May 23, 10:54am
Mercury Energy fined for telling people to pay termination fee when it was not needed
Opposition politicians have a range of negative views on the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 points
24th May 23, 4:27pm
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Opposition politicians have a range of negative views on the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 points
The Government's latest budget increases the money made available to ward off cyber attacks against critical national infrastructure
23rd May 23, 8:00am
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The Government's latest budget increases the money made available to ward off cyber attacks against critical national infrastructure
Phase down of iron-sand based steel production and big cutback in free carbon credits in store after 3-way agreement at NZ Steel
21st May 23, 1:00pm
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Phase down of iron-sand based steel production and big cutback in free carbon credits in store after 3-way agreement at NZ Steel
Party leaders give reaction to the budget, with Act and National saying its spending will push up inflation, the Greens say it is good as far as it goes and Te Pati Maori saying it has missed real opportunities
18th May 23, 6:32pm
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Party leaders give reaction to the budget, with Act and National saying its spending will push up inflation, the Greens say it is good as far as it goes and Te Pati Maori saying it has missed real opportunities
Economists hold slightly different views of the Budget's economic forecasts, but feel it reveals NZ to be stronger than was feared
18th May 23, 3:42pm
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Economists hold slightly different views of the Budget's economic forecasts, but feel it reveals NZ to be stronger than was feared
The Government wants an EV charging station in every settlement with more than 2000 people as it also eyes large EV hubs
18th May 23, 2:27pm
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The Government wants an EV charging station in every settlement with more than 2000 people as it also eyes large EV hubs
Budget unveils tax breaks and training assistance to help the gaming industry compete with Australia
18th May 23, 2:19pm
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Budget unveils tax breaks and training assistance to help the gaming industry compete with Australia
The Budget includes subsidies for free or part cost public transport for young people and better wages for bus drivers
18th May 23, 2:02pm
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The Budget includes subsidies for free or part cost public transport for young people and better wages for bus drivers
Calls for faster decision making on a new scheme to support renewable electricity have been joined by the Electricity Authority
16th May 23, 3:30pm
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Calls for faster decision making on a new scheme to support renewable electricity have been joined by the Electricity Authority
The Government is determined to try to negotiate more trade deals in the wake of the UK FTA, whilst acknowledging it will be very hard work with the easy-to-manage trade partners already nailed down
15th May 23, 10:48am
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The Government is determined to try to negotiate more trade deals in the wake of the UK FTA, whilst acknowledging it will be very hard work with the easy-to-manage trade partners already nailed down
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Group of wealthy people present an open letter to the government asking to be forced to pay more tax
11th May 23, 12:01am
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Group of wealthy people present an open letter to the government asking to be forced to pay more tax
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New Zealand and Australia's privacy watchdogs announce joint inquiry into Latitude Financial Services' data breach
10th May 23, 12:57pm
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New Zealand and Australia's privacy watchdogs announce joint inquiry into Latitude Financial Services' data breach
A submission published by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade suggests New Zealand's argument is sound regarding dairy access to Canada
10th May 23, 12:45pm
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A submission published by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade suggests New Zealand's argument is sound regarding dairy access to Canada
August 2021 power outage leads to a big penalty imposed on Transpower after its actions were found remiss
8th May 23, 4:51pm
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August 2021 power outage leads to a big penalty imposed on Transpower after its actions were found remiss
Reserve Bank moves to bolster its understanding of cyber resilience in the financial sector
8th May 23, 3:55pm
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Reserve Bank moves to bolster its understanding of cyber resilience in the financial sector
Privacy Commissioner urges the Government to tighten up privacy laws including bringing in a civil penalty regime
8th May 23, 11:17am
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Privacy Commissioner urges the Government to tighten up privacy laws including bringing in a civil penalty regime
New Zealand's CPTPP trade dispute with Canada makes waves as other countries join as third parties
6th May 23, 9:20am
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New Zealand's CPTPP trade dispute with Canada makes waves as other countries join as third parties