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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
25th Aug 24, 5:02pm
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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
17th Jun 24, 9:26am
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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
30th May 24, 2:08pm
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Budget 2024 adds to existing infrastructure announcements to boost networks
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers on her income tax promise
30th May 24, 2:01pm
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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
27th May 24, 9:39am
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Forget the loud-hailers Minister, what you need is TikTok