Nicola Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year
20th Dec 24, 2:45pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year
Brian Easton says it is difficult to make sense of the Luxon Coalition Government’s economic management, so he is focusing on the two minor parties' influence
20th Dec 24, 10:19am
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Brian Easton says it is difficult to make sense of the Luxon Coalition Government’s economic management, so he is focusing on the two minor parties' influence
Kiwibank says it could slash big bank profits by $1.5 billion a year if it is allowed to raise growth capital and compete at scale
18th Dec 24, 12:41pm
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Kiwibank says it could slash big bank profits by $1.5 billion a year if it is allowed to raise growth capital and compete at scale
Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle
18th Dec 24, 7:38am
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Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle
The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery
17th Dec 24, 1:05pm
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The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery
Ahead of the Half Yearly Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU), Brian Easton looks at economic prospects - particularly in respect to unemployment and the fiscal position
16th Dec 24, 8:52am
Ahead of the Half Yearly Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU), Brian Easton looks at economic prospects - particularly in respect to unemployment and the fiscal position
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
Nicola Willis and Winston Peters confident they can find replacement ferries for less than $3 billion, despite missing decision deadline
11th Dec 24, 4:52pm
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Nicola Willis and Winston Peters confident they can find replacement ferries for less than $3 billion, despite missing decision deadline
Profit tumbles across non-bank lending sector for second consecutive year, KPMG FIPS shows, as funding costs surge
11th Dec 24, 5:00am
Profit tumbles across non-bank lending sector for second consecutive year, KPMG FIPS shows, as funding costs surge
Kiwibank partial private float: Back on track or back to square one?
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Kiwibank gets green light to raise $500 million from private investors ahead of a possible initial public offering in 2028
9th Dec 24, 5:53pm
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Kiwibank gets green light to raise $500 million from private investors ahead of a possible initial public offering in 2028
Commerce Commission Chairman John Small says 'cordial discussion' with CEO of a bank 'recalcitrant' on open banking proved fruitful
4th Dec 24, 10:32am
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Commerce Commission Chairman John Small says 'cordial discussion' with CEO of a bank 'recalcitrant' on open banking proved fruitful
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
Protests and economic criticism cloud Coalition’s first anniversary as pressure mounts for it to deliver on campaign promises
24th Nov 24, 8:35am
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Protests and economic criticism cloud Coalition’s first anniversary as pressure mounts for it to deliver on campaign promises
An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals
21st Nov 24, 5:00am
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An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals
Letter from Judith Collins to Nicola Willis before the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui warned of risks associated with uninsured navy vessels
18th Nov 24, 4:00pm
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Letter from Judith Collins to Nicola Willis before the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui warned of risks associated with uninsured navy vessels
Ian Rennie appointed Secretary to the Treasury having worked in the public service for more than 30 years
14th Nov 24, 11:33am
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Ian Rennie appointed Secretary to the Treasury having worked in the public service for more than 30 years
Government plans to review tax status of commercial charities and the NZ Super Fund but wants policy changes to be fiscally neutral
14th Nov 24, 5:00am
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Government plans to review tax status of commercial charities and the NZ Super Fund but wants policy changes to be fiscally neutral
Statistics NZ says a third of employed people worked some time from home during a week it surveyed in the September quarter
9th Nov 24, 8:00am
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Statistics NZ says a third of employed people worked some time from home during a week it surveyed in the September quarter
Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Report highlights tension between bank competition and resilience
6th Nov 24, 10:07am
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Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Report highlights tension between bank competition and resilience
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
Issuing debt, tapping 3rd party investors or an IPO touted as ways for the Government to boost Kiwibank's capital and thus its competitive position
28th Oct 24, 8:00am
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Issuing debt, tapping 3rd party investors or an IPO touted as ways for the Government to boost Kiwibank's capital and thus its competitive position
Whilst the push for greater bank competition is good news, it may also come with increased risk
28th Oct 24, 6:00am
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Whilst the push for greater bank competition is good news, it may also come with increased risk
Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure committee begins banking inquiry with questions for Antonia Watson, chief executive of ANZ New Zealand
23rd Oct 24, 8:55am
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Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure committee begins banking inquiry with questions for Antonia Watson, chief executive of ANZ New Zealand