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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
The Government wants to give local bodies more power – that should include the power to tax, Jonathan Barrett argues
17th Jul 24, 12:46pm
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The Government wants to give local bodies more power – that should include the power to tax, Jonathan Barrett argues
Kenneth Jacobs considers the implications of a US Supreme Court decision that will hobble federal rulemaking and unleash a wave of litigation
17th Jul 24, 10:19am
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Kenneth Jacobs considers the implications of a US Supreme Court decision that will hobble federal rulemaking and unleash a wave of litigation
Government to limit the amount of new forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme
17th Jul 24, 7:16am
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Government to limit the amount of new forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme
Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
16th Jul 24, 12:57pm
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Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
Emilie Rutledge says the international economics of oil markets could determine who wins and who loses November's US presidential election
16th Jul 24, 11:02am
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Emilie Rutledge says the international economics of oil markets could determine who wins and who loses November's US presidential election
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
Stephen Roach reminds Western observers that the Chinese government's real priorities are very different from their own
15th Jul 24, 11:05am
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Stephen Roach reminds Western observers that the Chinese government's real priorities are very different from their own
Brian Easton says there are lessons about international trade to be learned from Brexit, especially as it is very unusual for an economy to break so completely from its major trading partner
15th Jul 24, 8:27am
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Brian Easton says there are lessons about international trade to be learned from Brexit, especially as it is very unusual for an economy to break so completely from its major trading partner
In Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, 13 July 2024, it wasn’t just Donald Trump who dodged a bullet, writes Chris Trotter
15th Jul 24, 7:50am
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In Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, 13 July 2024, it wasn’t just Donald Trump who dodged a bullet, writes Chris Trotter
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
Andrew Coleman says while New Zealand Superannuation has several attractive features, it also has several serious downsides that disproportionately affect younger people
12th Jul 24, 10:01am
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Andrew Coleman says while New Zealand Superannuation has several attractive features, it also has several serious downsides that disproportionately affect younger people
The Government is looking at pumping CO2 underground and storing it there to fight climate change
10th Jul 24, 8:27am
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The Government is looking at pumping CO2 underground and storing it there to fight climate change
The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again
9th Jul 24, 3:55pm
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The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again
Darleen Tana has been booted from Green Party but hasn’t resigned from Parliament after investigation into migrant exploitation allegations
8th Jul 24, 1:55pm
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Darleen Tana has been booted from Green Party but hasn’t resigned from Parliament after investigation into migrant exploitation allegations
Brian Easton explains the background to how the government got into its cancer drugs muddle
8th Jul 24, 9:32am
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Brian Easton explains the background to how the government got into its cancer drugs muddle
The New Zealand Tax Podcast - Inland Revenue’s Gathering Storm targets cryptoasset investors and traders
8th Jul 24, 9:10am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast - Inland Revenue’s Gathering Storm targets cryptoasset investors and traders
Labour may now enjoy a dominant position in Britain’s political landscape, writes Chris Trotter, but only by virtue of not being swallowed by it
8th Jul 24, 8:25am
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Labour may now enjoy a dominant position in Britain’s political landscape, writes Chris Trotter, but only by virtue of not being swallowed by it
Brendon Harre makes the case that taking a minimum viable design approach could have enabled the mega-ferries project to be progressed, to everyone's benefit
6th Jul 24, 12:59pm
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Brendon Harre makes the case that taking a minimum viable design approach could have enabled the mega-ferries project to be progressed, to everyone's benefit
Sweeping central government rules will promote smaller homes, sprawling cities, and hopefully lower house prices
6th Jul 24, 9:30am
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Sweeping central government rules will promote smaller homes, sprawling cities, and hopefully lower house prices
Andrew Coleman on why it's time for New Zealanders to consider a fundamental restructure of our government retirement income system and associated taxes
5th Jul 24, 5:00am
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Andrew Coleman on why it's time for New Zealanders to consider a fundamental restructure of our government retirement income system and associated taxes
Joe Biden’s debate disaster – who could replace him on the Democrat ticket in November?
1st Jul 24, 3:15pm
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Joe Biden’s debate disaster – who could replace him on the Democrat ticket in November?
Cheaper mortgages, tamed inflation and even higher home prices: how 29 forecasters see Australia’s economic recovery in 2024-25
1st Jul 24, 11:00am
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Cheaper mortgages, tamed inflation and even higher home prices: how 29 forecasters see Australia’s economic recovery in 2024-25
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Inland Revenue on when subdivisions are GST taxable activities, and the G20’s blueprint for taxing billionaires
1st Jul 24, 10:17am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Inland Revenue on when subdivisions are GST taxable activities, and the G20’s blueprint for taxing billionaires
Democratic Party voters will reach out instinctively for the President they wish they had – blind to the President they have got, Chris Trotter says
1st Jul 24, 9:34am
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Democratic Party voters will reach out instinctively for the President they wish they had – blind to the President they have got, Chris Trotter says