Election 2014
Bernard Hickey replays the latest NZ Super debate car crash and finds the cause - nearly 300,000 young non-voters
31st May 15, 5:01am
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Bernard Hickey replays the latest NZ Super debate car crash and finds the cause - nearly 300,000 young non-voters
The Interesties 2014: Roll out the red carpet, put your glad rags on, and read on because our annual awards are back
19th Dec 14, 2:04pm
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The Interesties 2014: Roll out the red carpet, put your glad rags on, and read on because our annual awards are back
Labour Party elects Andrew Little as leader; he has been sceptical about Labour's plans for Capital Gains Tax and later eligibility for NZ Superannuation
18th Nov 14, 2:02pm
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Labour Party elects Andrew Little as leader; he has been sceptical about Labour's plans for Capital Gains Tax and later eligibility for NZ Superannuation
EY's Aaron Quintal points out NZ already taxes lots of capital gains and the big gap is gains made on the sale of owner-occupied houses
5th Nov 14, 9:20am
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EY's Aaron Quintal points out NZ already taxes lots of capital gains and the big gap is gains made on the sale of owner-occupied houses
David Cunliffe withdraws from Labour leadership race; says supports Andrew Little's candidacy; Race left to Robertson, Little, Parker and possibly Shearer
13th Oct 14, 2:53pm
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David Cunliffe withdraws from Labour leadership race; says supports Andrew Little's candidacy; Race left to Robertson, Little, Parker and possibly Shearer
Former union leader and list MP Andrew Little says he will run for Labour leadership
9th Oct 14, 11:45am
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Former union leader and list MP Andrew Little says he will run for Labour leadership
English says council land restrictions worsen poverty; Govt focused on more private sector capital for social housing; Greens call comments "bizarre"
8th Oct 14, 10:22am
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English says council land restrictions worsen poverty; Govt focused on more private sector capital for social housing; Greens call comments "bizarre"
PM John Key names new cabinet; Smith gets Environment; Bridges gets Transport; Adams gets Justice; Tolley gets Social Development
6th Oct 14, 10:56am
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PM John Key names new cabinet; Smith gets Environment; Bridges gets Transport; Adams gets Justice; Tolley gets Social Development
Key set to announce new cabinet at 11 am; says new names and portfolios may surprise some, but English and Joyce keep finance and economic roles
6th Oct 14, 8:49am
Key set to announce new cabinet at 11 am; says new names and portfolios may surprise some, but English and Joyce keep finance and economic roles
Key announces supply and confidence deal with Maori Party; says monitoring economic impact of Auckland blackout; Sub NZ$5/kg payout my hit budget surplus
5th Oct 14, 3:05pm
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Key announces supply and confidence deal with Maori Party; says monitoring economic impact of Auckland blackout; Sub NZ$5/kg payout my hit budget surplus
Electoral Commission says National loses 1 seat to go to 60 after counting of special votes; Green up 1 to 14; Other parties unchanged
4th Oct 14, 2:27pm
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Electoral Commission says National loses 1 seat to go to 60 after counting of special votes; Green up 1 to 14; Other parties unchanged
David Hisco calls for bold moves from the newly elected govt in education, technology, the environment, housing and tourism
2nd Oct 14, 12:29pm
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David Hisco calls for bold moves from the newly elected govt in education, technology, the environment, housing and tourism
Labour plans leadership vote through late October, early November; result on Nov 18; Full review due after vote; Meanwhile, caucus eats itself
2nd Oct 14, 9:08am
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Labour plans leadership vote through late October, early November; result on Nov 18; Full review due after vote; Meanwhile, caucus eats itself
Allan Barber surveys the implications of the election result on the rural sector and finds most leaders see present policies delivering "the desired outcomes"
1st Oct 14, 10:12am
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Allan Barber surveys the implications of the election result on the rural sector and finds most leaders see present policies delivering "the desired outcomes"
Cunliffe accuses 'beltway babes' of plotting 'backroom deals'; Robertson says Cunliffe 'watching too much West Wing'; Parker has no confidence in Cunliffe and position 'untenable
30th Sep 14, 1:39pm
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Cunliffe accuses 'beltway babes' of plotting 'backroom deals'; Robertson says Cunliffe 'watching too much West Wing'; Parker has no confidence in Cunliffe and position 'untenable
The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says improving housing affordability is a key step the Government can take to reduce child poverty
30th Sep 14, 9:35am
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The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says improving housing affordability is a key step the Government can take to reduce child poverty
Carlos Chambers on building up not out, Alibaba, growth and reducing carbon pollution, NZ's fossil fuel industry, Gareth Morgan's Bluegreen Party and more
29th Sep 14, 10:53am
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Carlos Chambers on building up not out, Alibaba, growth and reducing carbon pollution, NZ's fossil fuel industry, Gareth Morgan's Bluegreen Party and more
National announces deals with ACT's Seymour and United Future's Dunne as Labour's Robertson bids for leadership
29th Sep 14, 9:08am
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National announces deals with ACT's Seymour and United Future's Dunne as Labour's Robertson bids for leadership
David Cunliffe resigns as Labour leader, but says will contest wider leadership vote by party members, caucus and unions
27th Sep 14, 2:37pm
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David Cunliffe resigns as Labour leader, but says will contest wider leadership vote by party members, caucus and unions
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya points out John Key's re-election again raises the thorny issue of NZ Super and the retirement age
26th Sep 14, 1:10pm
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya points out John Key's re-election again raises the thorny issue of NZ Super and the retirement age
Kensington Swan expects welfare, education, housing, public sector reform and the RMA to be high on the re-elected government's agenda
24th Sep 14, 8:37pm
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Kensington Swan expects welfare, education, housing, public sector reform and the RMA to be high on the re-elected government's agenda
Key sees new moves to reduce child poverty; rejects 'Koru lounge talk' of using outright majority of to 'veer to the right'; Labour in chaos
23rd Sep 14, 11:18am
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Key sees new moves to reduce child poverty; rejects 'Koru lounge talk' of using outright majority of to 'veer to the right'; Labour in chaos
Outright majority gives Key an unprecedented opportunity to pursue much needed reforms if he can ignore thoughts of a fourth term
22nd Sep 14, 12:28pm
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Outright majority gives Key an unprecedented opportunity to pursue much needed reforms if he can ignore thoughts of a fourth term
National wins outright majority for the first time under MMP; Expected to push through RMA and labour law reforms; Labour in disarray
22nd Sep 14, 9:47am
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National wins outright majority for the first time under MMP; Expected to push through RMA and labour law reforms; Labour in disarray
NZHerald Digipoll "most accurate" predicting National would be re-elected with record high vote as Labour slumps to worst result in over 90 years
22nd Sep 14, 8:33am
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NZHerald Digipoll "most accurate" predicting National would be re-elected with record high vote as Labour slumps to worst result in over 90 years