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How Australia's govt blew much of its A$180 bln mining windfall on tax cuts, baby bonuses, pension subsidies and first home buyer subsidies
31st May 12, 3:53pm
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How Australia's govt blew much of its A$180 bln mining windfall on tax cuts, baby bonuses, pension subsidies and first home buyer subsidies
John Shewan reflects on the contrasting styles of successive governments in addressing fiscal challenges over the 34 years he has been commenting on budgets
29th May 12, 11:41am
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John Shewan reflects on the contrasting styles of successive governments in addressing fiscal challenges over the 34 years he has been commenting on budgets
Opinion: Willy Leferink is not supportive of the size of the Fonterra DIRA provisions. He warns how large it could grow
17th May 12, 3:44pm
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Opinion: Willy Leferink is not supportive of the size of the Fonterra DIRA provisions. He warns how large it could grow
Both store-centric retailers and goverments need to accept that consumers are pushing sales online. Get used to it, he says
16th May 12, 12:35am
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Both store-centric retailers and goverments need to accept that consumers are pushing sales online. Get used to it, he says
Terry McLaughlin says our SMEs need to contribute more to our economic growth. You agree?
9th May 12, 4:45pm
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Terry McLaughlin says our SMEs need to contribute more to our economic growth. You agree?
Negotiations for an Auckland convention centre between the Government and SkyCity set a dangerous precedent, says John Carran. You agree?
9th May 12, 11:56am
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Negotiations for an Auckland convention centre between the Government and SkyCity set a dangerous precedent, says John Carran. You agree?
Opinion: Should fixed income investors hold coupon reset securities?
25th Apr 12, 2:54pm
Opinion: Should fixed income investors hold coupon reset securities?
Opinion: Government condemning NZ biodiesel industry without fair trial
Opinion: House prices likely to keep going up this year, but not sustainable in the long-run
27th Mar 12, 12:30pm
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Opinion: House prices likely to keep going up this year, but not sustainable in the long-run
Converting Aussie dollars into Kiwi on the other side of the pond? Heather Ramsay warns of the retail spread that can cost you dearly.
20th Mar 12, 4:31pm
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Converting Aussie dollars into Kiwi on the other side of the pond? Heather Ramsay warns of the retail spread that can cost you dearly.
Opinion: Westpac's Dominick Stephens describes the various points of view on interest rates and why he sees fixing as better value than floating
19th Mar 12, 1:33pm
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Opinion: Westpac's Dominick Stephens describes the various points of view on interest rates and why he sees fixing as better value than floating
Being in cool countries club not so bad, says John Carran, senior economist at Gareth Morgan Investments. Your opinion?
14th Mar 12, 12:05am
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Being in cool countries club not so bad, says John Carran, senior economist at Gareth Morgan Investments. Your opinion?
There is no miracle cure says Damien Grant. Money printing is no answer for us. You agree?
12th Mar 12, 8:19pm
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There is no miracle cure says Damien Grant. Money printing is no answer for us. You agree?
Opinion: It is possible to have a cautious outlook on the world and still be bullish on equities says Nathan Field. Your view?
29th Feb 12, 12:37pm
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Opinion: It is possible to have a cautious outlook on the world and still be bullish on equities says Nathan Field. Your view?
David McEwen reveals seven important things you should look at before you invest in a corporate bond
22nd Feb 12, 9:21am
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David McEwen reveals seven important things you should look at before you invest in a corporate bond
Global fear has reduced business investment, which has fallen as a share of GDP to lows last seen in the early 1990s
15th Feb 12, 10:44am
Global fear has reduced business investment, which has fallen as a share of GDP to lows last seen in the early 1990s
Opinion: The European and global funding market woes heighten the appeal of covered bonds from Australasian banks
2nd Feb 12, 3:06pm
Opinion: The European and global funding market woes heighten the appeal of covered bonds from Australasian banks
JP Morgan economist Ben Jarman sees 2.5% GDP growth this year and 2.9% in 2013, presuming Christchurch driven construction boom from late 2012
12th Jan 12, 12:41pm
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JP Morgan economist Ben Jarman sees 2.5% GDP growth this year and 2.9% in 2013, presuming Christchurch driven construction boom from late 2012
Opinion: Tony Vidler, advisor to the advisors, says the industry hasn't done itself any favours lately and suggests a simple plan is needed to resolve the confusion
7th Jan 12, 11:14am
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Opinion: Tony Vidler, advisor to the advisors, says the industry hasn't done itself any favours lately and suggests a simple plan is needed to resolve the confusion
Opinion: Westpac economists see rapid rebound in NZ construction sector over coming years to levels last seen in 2007
15th Dec 11, 12:48pm
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Opinion: Westpac economists see rapid rebound in NZ construction sector over coming years to levels last seen in 2007
Opinion: Craigs Investment Partner's head of private wealth on why the MOM approach will be good for private investors and the NZ investment landscape.
6th Dec 11, 12:37pm
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Opinion: Craigs Investment Partner's head of private wealth on why the MOM approach will be good for private investors and the NZ investment landscape.
Opinion: 'Bond yields are now decisively below their long-term resting point'
Opinion: Gift duty is gone but there is still good reason to be exercise care and caution when it comes to the rules
28th Nov 11, 12:28pm
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Opinion: Gift duty is gone but there is still good reason to be exercise care and caution when it comes to the rules
Smaller trade deficit in October due to weaker than expected imports
24th Nov 11, 12:08pm
Smaller trade deficit in October due to weaker than expected imports
Opinion: Should farmers be able to sell raw milk at the farm gate? Your view?
23rd Nov 11, 12:50pm
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Opinion: Should farmers be able to sell raw milk at the farm gate? Your view?