Barbara Edmonds
The Labour Party says the Coalition is being 'sneaky' with new taxes but Finance Minister Nicola Willis says new revenue measures are no secret
3rd Dec 24, 2:10pm
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The Labour Party says the Coalition is being 'sneaky' with new taxes but Finance Minister Nicola Willis says new revenue measures are no secret
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A Labour Government would be willing to delay a surplus to spend more on healthcare and boost productivity, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said in a speech
30th Nov 24, 1:59pm
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A Labour Government would be willing to delay a surplus to spend more on healthcare and boost productivity, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said in a speech
Countries all over the world are facing record tax burdens to cover the rising cost of healthcare and other age-related services
2nd Nov 24, 12:13pm
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Countries all over the world are facing record tax burdens to cover the rising cost of healthcare and other age-related services
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
Economists and bond traders expect the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates quickly despite critical core inflation measures remaining above 3%
17th Oct 24, 9:42am
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Economists and bond traders expect the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates quickly despite critical core inflation measures remaining above 3%
Economists call for faster rate cuts as the recent slowdown in economic activity outpaces the 2008 recession
20th Sep 24, 6:00am
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Economists call for faster rate cuts as the recent slowdown in economic activity outpaces the 2008 recession
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The New Zealand Super Fund will begin contributing to Crown coffers from next year as its tax bill outgrows taxpayer contributions
10th Sep 24, 4:46pm
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The New Zealand Super Fund will begin contributing to Crown coffers from next year as its tax bill outgrows taxpayer contributions
Chris Hipkins says new taxes will be needed to fund healthcare and pensions for an ageing population without running up debt in the future
7th Sep 24, 9:35am
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Chris Hipkins says new taxes will be needed to fund healthcare and pensions for an ageing population without running up debt in the future
Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds highlights critical role of insurance in New Zealand’s financial future as natural hazard risks increase and insurance premiums continue to rise
5th Sep 24, 11:57am
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Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds highlights critical role of insurance in New Zealand’s financial future as natural hazard risks increase and insurance premiums continue to rise
Infrastructure overhaul will create an independent project pipeline and new Crown agency for private sector collaboration
1st Sep 24, 6:00am
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Infrastructure overhaul will create an independent project pipeline and new Crown agency for private sector collaboration
Employment data weakens the case for interest rate cuts as job growth continues
8th Aug 24, 8:00am
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Employment data weakens the case for interest rate cuts as job growth continues
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
Nicola Willis says she will use fiscal drag to help pay down public debt, despite calling it a flaw in the tax system
31st Jul 24, 8:15am
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Nicola Willis says she will use fiscal drag to help pay down public debt, despite calling it a flaw in the tax system
Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come
31st May 24, 6:36am
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Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says technology is the answer to banking competition and not capital requirements
23rd May 24, 1:23pm
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RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says technology is the answer to banking competition and not capital requirements
A short-sighted Budget 2024 will leave 'deep economic scars' for the next Labour Government to fix, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says
21st May 24, 10:24am
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A short-sighted Budget 2024 will leave 'deep economic scars' for the next Labour Government to fix, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says
Speaking on the Of Interest Podcast, Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says she would have supported further spending cuts to protect lunches in schools and public transport subsidies
13th Apr 24, 9:57am
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Speaking on the Of Interest Podcast, Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says she would have supported further spending cuts to protect lunches in schools and public transport subsidies
Finance Minister Nicola Willis admits New Zealand’s current debt levels are prudent but says they shouldn’t be allowed to rise
11th Apr 24, 12:28pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis admits New Zealand’s current debt levels are prudent but says they shouldn’t be allowed to rise
False historical explanations of pivotal events are very far from being inconsequential, writes Chris Trotter
18th Mar 24, 8:41am
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False historical explanations of pivotal events are very far from being inconsequential, writes Chris Trotter
As US Modern Monetary Theory advocates make their case in Australia, Gareth Vaughan explains the world through their lens and how it might go down in New Zealand
24th Feb 24, 9:50am
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As US Modern Monetary Theory advocates make their case in Australia, Gareth Vaughan explains the world through their lens and how it might go down in New Zealand
Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson to leave Parliament and be replaced as Labour's Finance Spokesperson by Barbara Edmonds
20th Feb 24, 12:22pm
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Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson to leave Parliament and be replaced as Labour's Finance Spokesperson by Barbara Edmonds
Could Barbara Edmonds be Labour’s future finance spokesperson?
Protests interrupt a chaotic final Parliamentary session before election campaign begins
31st Aug 23, 5:53pm
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Protests interrupt a chaotic final Parliamentary session before election campaign begins
National’s self-funded tax plan relies on over $3 billion in untested tax revenue
31st Aug 23, 7:02am
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National’s self-funded tax plan relies on over $3 billion in untested tax revenue
Homeowners who sell their weather damaged properties to local councils will not be subject to the bright-line test, Revenue Minister Barbara Edmonds says
23rd Aug 23, 4:26pm
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Homeowners who sell their weather damaged properties to local councils will not be subject to the bright-line test, Revenue Minister Barbara Edmonds says