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NZ First leader Winston Peters says an increase to the minimum wage could be on the table next year, as Cabinet approves second effective cut
17th Dec 24, 3:45pm
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NZ First leader Winston Peters says an increase to the minimum wage could be on the table next year, as Cabinet approves second effective cut
Successful political leadership embodies a keen awareness of past, present, and future: along with the wisdom to adjudicate what is owed, and should be paid, to each; writes Chris Trotter. Sadly, such leadership has not been much in evidence during 2024
16th Dec 24, 9:21am
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Successful political leadership embodies a keen awareness of past, present, and future: along with the wisdom to adjudicate what is owed, and should be paid, to each; writes Chris Trotter. Sadly, such leadership has not been much in evidence during 2024
Coalition Government faces a severe stress test as Winston Peters and David Seymour face off in high stakes battle over the future of the ferries
13th Dec 24, 8:27am
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Coalition Government faces a severe stress test as Winston Peters and David Seymour face off in high stakes battle over the future of the ferries
The one sound loud enough to be heard above even the most determined of political noise-makers, is the sound of the majority making up its mind
11th Nov 24, 9:51am
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The one sound loud enough to be heard above even the most determined of political noise-makers, is the sound of the majority making up its mind
Reserve Bank officials say global inflation generated by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will be manageable but risks triggering a wider trade war. MP says RBNZ being 'too sanguine'
7th Nov 24, 11:39am
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Reserve Bank officials say global inflation generated by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will be manageable but risks triggering a wider trade war. MP says RBNZ being 'too sanguine'
2023 election study: What voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile
30th Oct 24, 10:08am
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2023 election study: What voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile
Chris Trotter says Christopher Luxon should be grateful that his principal opponent, Chris Hipkins, is as out of sympathy with the temper of the times as he is
28th Oct 24, 9:38am
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Chris Trotter says Christopher Luxon should be grateful that his principal opponent, Chris Hipkins, is as out of sympathy with the temper of the times as he is
New Zealand gets its chance for some Australian-style bank political theatre
Chris Trotter says Matthew Hooton’s support for Winston Peters’ New Zealand Futures Fund reflects the Radical Right’s newfound reluctance to bet everything on the efficacy of market forces
21st Oct 24, 8:24am
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Chris Trotter says Matthew Hooton’s support for Winston Peters’ New Zealand Futures Fund reflects the Radical Right’s newfound reluctance to bet everything on the efficacy of market forces
Timothy Welch says Winston Peters’ $100 billion infrastructure fund is the right idea. Politics-as-usual is the problem
15th Oct 24, 2:47pm
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Timothy Welch says Winston Peters’ $100 billion infrastructure fund is the right idea. Politics-as-usual is the problem
Richard Shaw looks at the Coalition Government a year into its term, noting it's complex and can be unpredictable
14th Oct 24, 10:03am
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Richard Shaw looks at the Coalition Government a year into its term, noting it's complex and can be unpredictable
Labour and National can only reduce the toxic influence of their electoral competitors by rejecting their extremism, writes Chris Trotter
14th Oct 24, 8:41am
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Labour and National can only reduce the toxic influence of their electoral competitors by rejecting their extremism, writes Chris Trotter
No government can survive the level of anger driving one quarter of a major city’s citizens onto the streets, Chris Trotter says
30th Sep 24, 7:43am
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No government can survive the level of anger driving one quarter of a major city’s citizens onto the streets, Chris Trotter says
Chris Trotter argues governing is now about fulfilling private interests’ objectives whilst trying to pass them off as your own
23rd Sep 24, 9:23am
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Chris Trotter argues governing is now about fulfilling private interests’ objectives whilst trying to pass them off as your own
Parliament's Health Select Committee hears warnings about tough times in the aged care sector, however asset testing gets little attention
12th Sep 24, 11:17am
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Parliament's Health Select Committee hears warnings about tough times in the aged care sector, however asset testing gets little attention
Māori and Pakeha have an equally pressing need for the Kotahitanga that was King Tuheitia’s guiding star
2nd Sep 24, 9:33am
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Māori and Pakeha have an equally pressing need for the Kotahitanga that was King Tuheitia’s guiding star
Ministers will no longer have the final say over fast-track consent process
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones renews threat of electricity market intervention as Green Party proposes breaking up big energy companies
22nd Aug 24, 6:24pm
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Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones renews threat of electricity market intervention as Green Party proposes breaking up big energy companies
New Zealand’s electricity market faces scrutiny as high prices prompt calls for government intervention and casts doubt on its competitiveness
10th Aug 24, 9:01am
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New Zealand’s electricity market faces scrutiny as high prices prompt calls for government intervention and casts doubt on its competitiveness
Public listing for Kiwibank is off the table before the election, but alternative capital-raising options are being explored, Finance Minister says
7th Aug 24, 8:00am
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Public listing for Kiwibank is off the table before the election, but alternative capital-raising options are being explored, Finance Minister says
Parliament's Health Select Committee to look at funding and asset thresholds as the aged care industry heads towards crisis point
19th Jul 24, 10:30am
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Parliament's Health Select Committee to look at funding and asset thresholds as the aged care industry heads towards crisis point
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