Government
Brian Easton asks whether we need bigger multipurpose government mega-departments
15th Sep 25, 9:19am
Brian Easton asks whether we need bigger multipurpose government mega-departments
What happens when social cohesion unravels?
Labour won’t increase superannuation age, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says, but there’s other retirement and KiwiSaver settings that can be looked at
11th Sep 25, 2:06pm
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Labour won’t increase superannuation age, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says, but there’s other retirement and KiwiSaver settings that can be looked at
Politicians love comparing NZ’s economy to Singapore or Ireland – but it’s simplistic and misleading
Angus Dowell says the economic advantages of Singapore and Ireland aren't just hard to reproduce, they reflect very different political commitments that turned those countries into rare winners in the global race to the bottom to attract foreign capital
10th Sep 25, 8:11am
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Angus Dowell says the economic advantages of Singapore and Ireland aren't just hard to reproduce, they reflect very different political commitments that turned those countries into rare winners in the global race to the bottom to attract foreign capital
Most people think 'centrist' means 'moderate', but it ain’t necessarily so
The Coalition Government is aware of the electorate’s needs – why won’t it meet them?
1st Sep 25, 8:17am
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The Coalition Government is aware of the electorate’s needs – why won’t it meet them?
Our national airline is forecasting pre-tax earnings for the first half of the new financial year of only about $34m - the same as for the second half of the year just finished
28th Aug 25, 9:30am
Our national airline is forecasting pre-tax earnings for the first half of the new financial year of only about $34m - the same as for the second half of the year just finished
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Government to make 'urgent' legislative and policy changes as it aims to remove 'barriers' preventing competitor supermarkets from launching and expanding in New Zealand
27th Aug 25, 2:00pm
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Government to make 'urgent' legislative and policy changes as it aims to remove 'barriers' preventing competitor supermarkets from launching and expanding in New Zealand
‘Small, niche category’: Immigration Minister says there could potentially be 100 to 150 applicants in the first year as Government introduces new Business Investor Visa
27th Aug 25, 1:10pm
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‘Small, niche category’: Immigration Minister says there could potentially be 100 to 150 applicants in the first year as Government introduces new Business Investor Visa
Without action 'it's entirely possible' many New Zealanders won't be able to access insurance at all by 2035, author of Consumer NZ report looking at climate change and insurance says
27th Aug 25, 5:00am
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Without action 'it's entirely possible' many New Zealanders won't be able to access insurance at all by 2035, author of Consumer NZ report looking at climate change and insurance says
Revenue Minister Simon Watts introduces new tax bill, says it will make living and working easier for digital nomads and new migrants
26th Aug 25, 4:25pm
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Revenue Minister Simon Watts introduces new tax bill, says it will make living and working easier for digital nomads and new migrants
If the election was scheduled for next week, Hipkins could win. Luckily for Luxon, it’s next year
25th Aug 25, 8:17am
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If the election was scheduled for next week, Hipkins could win. Luckily for Luxon, it’s next year
‘Game on!’: Economists get more than they expect from the Reserve Bank as it makes a 'bold' move projecting the Official Cash Rate to go as low as 2.5%
21st Aug 25, 7:00am
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‘Game on!’: Economists get more than they expect from the Reserve Bank as it makes a 'bold' move projecting the Official Cash Rate to go as low as 2.5%
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Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies
19th Aug 25, 11:27am
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Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies
‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work
19th Aug 25, 7:06am
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‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work