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Chapman Tripp says 'rigorous' checks and procedures in draft Responsible Lending Code could make it hard for lenders to grant home buyers pre-approvals
27th Nov 14, 9:36am
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Chapman Tripp says 'rigorous' checks and procedures in draft Responsible Lending Code could make it hard for lenders to grant home buyers pre-approvals
EY's Christie Hall and Nicholas Chan highlight a new hands-on approach by the courts to redundancy
26th Nov 14, 12:22pm
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EY's Christie Hall and Nicholas Chan highlight a new hands-on approach by the courts to redundancy
Grant Eddy reviews how the Look-through Company regime is working and the issues you need to consider when using this relatively new structure
18th Nov 14, 9:36am
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Grant Eddy reviews how the Look-through Company regime is working and the issues you need to consider when using this relatively new structure
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya on putting a leash on government fiscal profligacy
17th Nov 14, 2:26pm
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya on putting a leash on government fiscal profligacy
John Brosnan is looking forward to some fun this holiday season, but notes that trouble or damage by employees at an end-of-year function leads straight to an employers wallet
17th Nov 14, 12:30pm
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John Brosnan is looking forward to some fun this holiday season, but notes that trouble or damage by employees at an end-of-year function leads straight to an employers wallet
Export log prices uncertain as Chinese housing market deteriorates, but lower stocks and more govt support suggest a steadying; domestic demand also steady
13th Nov 14, 3:00pm
Export log prices uncertain as Chinese housing market deteriorates, but lower stocks and more govt support suggest a steadying; domestic demand also steady
A big surplus 2 years ago for feed grains is now a potentially large deficit due to strong demand especially from dairy farmers. Drier SI conditions in 2014 not helping
10th Nov 14, 4:10pm
A big surplus 2 years ago for feed grains is now a potentially large deficit due to strong demand especially from dairy farmers. Drier SI conditions in 2014 not helping
Cam Preston is watching the slow settlement progress of Southern Response and the growth of its liability to the taxpayer
10th Nov 14, 12:19pm
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Cam Preston is watching the slow settlement progress of Southern Response and the growth of its liability to the taxpayer
As a school decile shake up looms Rose Patterson argues there are bigger questions to address
10th Nov 14, 9:52am
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As a school decile shake up looms Rose Patterson argues there are bigger questions to address
Diana Gordon argues there's a big opportunity in NZ fund managers being prepared to invest KiwiSaver money offshore and manage it from NZ
6th Nov 14, 7:01am
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Diana Gordon argues there's a big opportunity in NZ fund managers being prepared to invest KiwiSaver money offshore and manage it from NZ
Secretary to the Treasury Gabriel Makhlouf says economists must keep up with the play with an open mind, and learn from the past
5th Nov 14, 10:12am
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Secretary to the Treasury Gabriel Makhlouf says economists must keep up with the play with an open mind, and learn from the past
EY's Aaron Quintal points out NZ already taxes lots of capital gains and the big gap is gains made on the sale of owner-occupied houses
5th Nov 14, 9:20am
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EY's Aaron Quintal points out NZ already taxes lots of capital gains and the big gap is gains made on the sale of owner-occupied houses
Action is required to protect New Zealand from natural hazard impacts says the Insurance Council
5th Nov 14, 8:44am
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Action is required to protect New Zealand from natural hazard impacts says the Insurance Council
'Our tactical trade this week is to receive the 3mth 2yr swap at 3.99%. We expect another dovish shift from the RBNZ on Thursday morning'
29th Oct 14, 4:00pm
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'Our tactical trade this week is to receive the 3mth 2yr swap at 3.99%. We expect another dovish shift from the RBNZ on Thursday morning'
Rates and fuel tax or motorway user charges offered as options to raise $300m pa for 30yrs to 'fix' Auckland transport
29th Oct 14, 11:56am
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Rates and fuel tax or motorway user charges offered as options to raise $300m pa for 30yrs to 'fix' Auckland transport
NZ needs better public policies and institutions if it is to close the income gap with Australia
29th Oct 14, 8:00am
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NZ needs better public policies and institutions if it is to close the income gap with Australia
Keith Cooper to leave SFF, with a new CEO ready for transition. Company claims 2014 will be profitable, sees big reorganisation in 2014
28th Oct 14, 10:13am
Keith Cooper to leave SFF, with a new CEO ready for transition. Company claims 2014 will be profitable, sees big reorganisation in 2014
Council says some dairy farmers determined not to accept stewardship responsibilities to farm in ways that are compliant with Otago’s most basic and most important waterway protection rules
21st Oct 14, 8:28pm
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Council says some dairy farmers determined not to accept stewardship responsibilities to farm in ways that are compliant with Otago’s most basic and most important waterway protection rules
Job ads in Auckland grow +43% in year, up +19% from a month ago with especially strong demand for construction workers
21st Oct 14, 9:03am
Job ads in Auckland grow +43% in year, up +19% from a month ago with especially strong demand for construction workers
Rose Patterson looks at whether it's a bad thing when busloads of kids drive past their local school, bypassing it for a ‘better’ school
21st Oct 14, 6:55am
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Rose Patterson looks at whether it's a bad thing when busloads of kids drive past their local school, bypassing it for a ‘better’ school
Simon Reichenbach on the battle for audience; NZME's prospects; David Kirk's new venture; local oil; solar energy; Tiwai Point's future; 3D printing; Dilbert & more
20th Oct 14, 2:02pm
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Simon Reichenbach on the battle for audience; NZME's prospects; David Kirk's new venture; local oil; solar energy; Tiwai Point's future; 3D printing; Dilbert & more
David Chaston on our wood advantage; our rock star RGNDI; rethinking deflation fears; the problem with creativity; working hours; Will Rogers; Dilbert & more
17th Oct 14, 4:24pm
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David Chaston on our wood advantage; our rock star RGNDI; rethinking deflation fears; the problem with creativity; working hours; Will Rogers; Dilbert & more
FMA boss Rob Everett, ANZ's John Body, Mary Holm and Martin Hawes discuss and debate investment risk
17th Oct 14, 12:47pm
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FMA boss Rob Everett, ANZ's John Body, Mary Holm and Martin Hawes discuss and debate investment risk
Export log price rebound gathers steam with China use up strongly and New Zealand's share dominating in that market; big new commitment to domestic market announced
16th Oct 14, 10:38am
Export log price rebound gathers steam with China use up strongly and New Zealand's share dominating in that market; big new commitment to domestic market announced
John Brosnan says that now is the time to schedule some down-time for yourself now that the added stresses of calving and mating are finished for the year
16th Oct 14, 10:30am
John Brosnan says that now is the time to schedule some down-time for yourself now that the added stresses of calving and mating are finished for the year