Fiscal policy
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
In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more
27th Jul 24, 9:14am
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In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more
Health NZ unable to stay within its budget after a period of high inflation and fast population growth
22nd Jul 24, 9:19pm
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Health NZ unable to stay within its budget after a period of high inflation and fast population growth
Politicians didn’t use fiscal policy to fight inflation and should just stop talking about it, Dan Brunskill says
17th Jul 24, 2:47pm
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Politicians didn’t use fiscal policy to fight inflation and should just stop talking about it, Dan Brunskill says
A nation reinvented: 40 years on from its 1984 victory, the Fourth Labour Government still defines NZ, Richard Shaw says
15th Jul 24, 1:07pm
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A nation reinvented: 40 years on from its 1984 victory, the Fourth Labour Government still defines NZ, Richard Shaw says
Policymakers should stop fighting the last war and start focusing on New Zealand’s post-inflation recovery, Dan Brunskill argues
13th Jul 24, 9:21am
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Policymakers should stop fighting the last war and start focusing on New Zealand’s post-inflation recovery, Dan Brunskill argues
The AI transition will require stronger social safety nets, investment in education, and tax systems that support human workers and mitigate inequality, says the IMF
18th Jun 24, 9:58am
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The AI transition will require stronger social safety nets, investment in education, and tax systems that support human workers and mitigate inequality, says the IMF
Government confirms new motorways will be tolled as part of a broader shift to more privately-funded, user-pays infrastructure
14th Jun 24, 3:59pm
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Government confirms new motorways will be tolled as part of a broader shift to more privately-funded, user-pays infrastructure
NZ Budget 2024: ‘tax relief’ for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but who’s paying? Seven experts follow the money
2nd Jun 24, 6:00am
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NZ Budget 2024: ‘tax relief’ for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but who’s paying? Seven experts follow the money
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
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers on her income tax promise
Treasury forecasts show weak economic growth will keep the Crown accounts in deficit until 2028 and add $50 billion to the national debt
30th May 24, 2:01pm
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Treasury forecasts show weak economic growth will keep the Crown accounts in deficit until 2028 and add $50 billion to the national debt
The Budget should reveal tax cut details and a spending plan showing a surplus in 2028
30th May 24, 6:36am
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The Budget should reveal tax cut details and a spending plan showing a surplus in 2028