Fiscal policy
Brian Easton wonders whether we can trust the Trump cabinet to act in the public interest
13th Jan 25, 8:45am
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Brian Easton wonders whether we can trust the Trump cabinet to act in the public interest
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
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
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
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
Updated Treasury forecasts will show the recession lasting longer and budget deficits worsening, chief economist Dominick Stephens says
21st Nov 24, 12:01pm
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Updated Treasury forecasts will show the recession lasting longer and budget deficits worsening, chief economist Dominick Stephens says
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
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
RBNZ’s Adrian Orr says financial markets aren’t pricing in geopolitical risks, which Defence Minister Judith Collins says are ‘as bad’ as during the Cold War
27th Oct 24, 6:00am
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RBNZ’s Adrian Orr says financial markets aren’t pricing in geopolitical risks, which Defence Minister Judith Collins says are ‘as bad’ as during the Cold War
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Wellington City should be taking on more debt to limit rate increases and needs a Crown Observer to advise on this process, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says
22nd Oct 24, 3:17pm
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Wellington City should be taking on more debt to limit rate increases and needs a Crown Observer to advise on this process, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says
The IMF says elevated risks to public debt call for enduring and carefully designed fiscal adjustments
19th Oct 24, 9:20am
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The IMF says elevated risks to public debt call for enduring and carefully designed fiscal adjustments
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%
Crown Financial Statements reported a $12.9 billion annual deficit in 2023/2024, despite increased tax revenue
10th Oct 24, 1:00pm
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Crown Financial Statements reported a $12.9 billion annual deficit in 2023/2024, despite increased tax revenue
Stabilising debt is only the first step to sustainable spending policies and more changes are needed as New Zealand population ages, says Treasury’s Dominick Stephens
30th Sep 24, 12:37pm
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Stabilising debt is only the first step to sustainable spending policies and more changes are needed as New Zealand population ages, says Treasury’s Dominick Stephens
Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail
14th Sep 24, 4:40pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail
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Treasury staff say a government plan to pay for superannuation should not be delayed, as the ageing population may need decades to respond to policy changes
13th Sep 24, 2:35pm
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Treasury staff say a government plan to pay for superannuation should not be delayed, as the ageing population may need decades to respond to policy changes
Treasury advised Nicola Willis her tax package would reduce inflation and interest rates but should be trimmed by $500 million to help balance the budget faster
13th Sep 24, 6:33am
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Treasury advised Nicola Willis her tax package would reduce inflation and interest rates but should be trimmed by $500 million to help balance the budget faster
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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
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told National Party members it was time to look for outside capital for Kiwibank
3rd Aug 24, 1:32pm
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis told National Party members it was time to look for outside capital for Kiwibank
David Seymour wants new Ministry of Regulation to be as significant as the Public Finance Act or the independent Reserve Bank
3rd Aug 24, 9:30am
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David Seymour wants new Ministry of Regulation to be as significant as the Public Finance Act or the independent Reserve Bank
Call goes out for new Treasury Secretary as Caralee McLiesh named as Australia’s Auditor-general
2nd Aug 24, 6:49am
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Call goes out for new Treasury Secretary as Caralee McLiesh named as Australia’s Auditor-general
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
The Coalition has delivered on its promise to cut taxes without extra borrowing but still needs to convince voters it won’t come at the cost of frontline staff
29th Jul 24, 8:30am
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The Coalition has delivered on its promise to cut taxes without extra borrowing but still needs to convince voters it won’t come at the cost of frontline staff