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Parliament could start its own probe into business and rural lending as early as August, while Coalition parties jostle for the spotlight
26th Jun 24, 10:30am
Parliament could start its own probe into business and rural lending as early as August, while Coalition parties jostle for the spotlight
NZ First leader Winston Peters says allowing more granny flats to be built would help make housing more affordable for families
17th Jun 24, 4:12pm
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NZ First leader Winston Peters says allowing more granny flats to be built would help make housing more affordable for families
Brian Easton examines the Coalition Government's 'muddle on' strategy
Gareth Vaughan suggests bank capital will again be a key area of debate as parliamentary select committees inquire about banking competition
14th Jun 24, 5:00am
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Gareth Vaughan suggests bank capital will again be a key area of debate as parliamentary select committees inquire about banking competition
Gas companies appear unlikely to rush in to open ocean exploration despite the Government's decision to lift a ban imposed by its predecessor
13th Jun 24, 10:14am
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Gas companies appear unlikely to rush in to open ocean exploration despite the Government's decision to lift a ban imposed by its predecessor
Two Parliamentary select committees will conduct inquiry into banking competition, reviewing Commerce Commission's findings and scrutinizing rural lending
12th Jun 24, 2:30pm
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Two Parliamentary select committees will conduct inquiry into banking competition, reviewing Commerce Commission's findings and scrutinizing rural lending
Government delivers six year delay to on-farm emissions pricing, as promised during the election campaign
11th Jun 24, 12:57pm
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Government delivers six year delay to on-farm emissions pricing, as promised during the election campaign
There may well have been 50,000 pairs of feet 'Marching For Nature' down Auckland’s Queen Street on Saturday afternoon, writes Chris Trotter, but the figure that impresses the Coalition Government is the 1,450,000 pairs of feet that were somewhere else
10th Jun 24, 8:22am
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There may well have been 50,000 pairs of feet 'Marching For Nature' down Auckland’s Queen Street on Saturday afternoon, writes Chris Trotter, but the figure that impresses the Coalition Government is the 1,450,000 pairs of feet that were somewhere else
Budget 2024 adds to existing infrastructure announcements to boost networks
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers on her income tax promise
Treasury forecasts show weak economic growth will keep the Crown accounts in deficit until 2028 and add $50 billion to the national debt
30th May 24, 2:01pm
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Treasury forecasts show weak economic growth will keep the Crown accounts in deficit until 2028 and add $50 billion to the national debt
The Budget should reveal tax cut details and a spending plan showing a surplus in 2028
30th May 24, 6:36am
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The Budget should reveal tax cut details and a spending plan showing a surplus in 2028
Forget the loud-hailers Minister, what you need is TikTok
Resources Minister Shane Jones hopes to increase the value of mineral exports to $2 billion over the next decade, even if it means digging up some conservation land
23rd May 24, 6:28pm
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Resources Minister Shane Jones hopes to increase the value of mineral exports to $2 billion over the next decade, even if it means digging up some conservation land
Jane Kelsey says the fast-track law could expose future NZ governments to expensive trade disputes
8th May 24, 1:35pm
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Jane Kelsey says the fast-track law could expose future NZ governments to expensive trade disputes
Katharine Moody argues the Fast Track Approvals Bill is a governance arrangement as bad as the partisan means through which US Supreme Court judges are selected
4th May 24, 9:45am
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Katharine Moody argues the Fast Track Approvals Bill is a governance arrangement as bad as the partisan means through which US Supreme Court judges are selected
Labour could form a left-leaning government if fresh elections were held today, a TVNZ poll shows
29th Apr 24, 7:42pm
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Labour could form a left-leaning government if fresh elections were held today, a TVNZ poll shows
Will political polarisation intensify to the point where 'normal' government becomes impossible, and democracy is reduced to a triennial search-and-destroy mission?
29th Apr 24, 9:37am
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Will political polarisation intensify to the point where 'normal' government becomes impossible, and democracy is reduced to a triennial search-and-destroy mission?
The demotion of ministers Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds sets a standard that may be difficult to sustain
26th Apr 24, 6:46am
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The demotion of ministers Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds sets a standard that may be difficult to sustain
New Zealand faces a potential immigration tradeoff if a free trade agreement with India is to be achieved
9th Apr 24, 12:05pm
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New Zealand faces a potential immigration tradeoff if a free trade agreement with India is to be achieved
Gareth Vaughan takes a look at how the Commerce Commission's suggestion of strengthening Kiwibank to enable it to better compete with its Aussie owned rivals could be accomplished
8th Apr 24, 4:38pm
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Gareth Vaughan takes a look at how the Commerce Commission's suggestion of strengthening Kiwibank to enable it to better compete with its Aussie owned rivals could be accomplished
Zoning, housing regulations, and Kāinga Ora are all in the spotlight in the Coalition Government's three month plan
3rd Apr 24, 6:37pm
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Zoning, housing regulations, and Kāinga Ora are all in the spotlight in the Coalition Government's three month plan
NZ First leader Winston Peters would consider allowing big investors to buy homes in New Zealand if it was in the national interest
3rd Apr 24, 7:13am
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NZ First leader Winston Peters would consider allowing big investors to buy homes in New Zealand if it was in the national interest
It would seem that the realities of practical politics makes utilitarians of us all, writes Chris Trotter
1st Apr 24, 9:47am
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It would seem that the realities of practical politics makes utilitarians of us all, writes Chris Trotter
Finance Minister Nicola Willis faces surplus slipping beyond 2028 as economic forecast worsens
27th Mar 24, 1:27pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis faces surplus slipping beyond 2028 as economic forecast worsens