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NZ 'utterly exposed to the global bond market', says Nicola Willis, as Treasury books predict net core Crown debt to peak at 43.9% of GDP in 2027/28, down from forecasted 46%
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NZ 'utterly exposed to the global bond market', says Nicola Willis, as Treasury books predict net core Crown debt to peak at 43.9% of GDP in 2027/28, down from forecasted 46%
Brian Easton says the Department of Internal Affairs is a broad catch-all for services and programmes that the Government doesn’t know where else to house
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Brian Easton says the Department of Internal Affairs is a broad catch-all for services and programmes that the Government doesn’t know where else to house
As Treasury prepares to publish the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update, bank economists aren’t expecting any big surprises in the Government’s finances and forecasts
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As Treasury prepares to publish the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update, bank economists aren’t expecting any big surprises in the Government’s finances and forecasts
Majority government owned gentailers generated nearly $600 million in dividend entitlements for the Government during the June 2026 year as power prices rose
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Majority government owned gentailers generated nearly $600 million in dividend entitlements for the Government during the June 2026 year as power prices rose
Natural Hazards Commission looking into 'smarter and more cost-effective ways' for the Crown to insure infrastructure risks given agencies manage insurance separately across more than 100 contracts
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Natural Hazards Commission looking into 'smarter and more cost-effective ways' for the Crown to insure infrastructure risks given agencies manage insurance separately across more than 100 contracts
Brian Easton says understanding KiwiSaver’s history helps make sense of the current trajectory of the voluntary savings scheme
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Brian Easton says understanding KiwiSaver’s history helps make sense of the current trajectory of the voluntary savings scheme
Performance review finds Ministers less confident in Treasury's advice, loss of talented staff, reduced influence
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Performance review finds Ministers less confident in Treasury's advice, loss of talented staff, reduced influence
Fuel prices and uncertainty's 'chilling' impact: Inside Treasury's Middle East crisis advice to Nicola Willis
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Fuel prices and uncertainty's 'chilling' impact: Inside Treasury's Middle East crisis advice to Nicola Willis
'Whatever your point of comparison it seems the worst-case scenario could be a lot worse than Treasury envisages,' BNZ head of research says, as projections see inflation hitting 3.8% and in some cases, pushing past 4%
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'Whatever your point of comparison it seems the worst-case scenario could be a lot worse than Treasury envisages,' BNZ head of research says, as projections see inflation hitting 3.8% and in some cases, pushing past 4%
Duration and scale of Middle East conflict expected to be key factors in terms of impact on NZ economy, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
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Duration and scale of Middle East conflict expected to be key factors in terms of impact on NZ economy, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
Treasury secretary Iain Rennie talks superannuation, rebuilding fiscal buffers, innovation and capital investment at the New Zealand Economics Forum
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Treasury secretary Iain Rennie talks superannuation, rebuilding fiscal buffers, innovation and capital investment at the New Zealand Economics Forum
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Big banks could face a bigger tax bill after Budget 2026, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis seeks advice on whether they are paying their fair share
Big banks could face a bigger tax bill after Budget 2026, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis seeks advice on whether they are paying their fair share
The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity
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The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity
Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
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Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget
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Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget