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Govt feels pinch of rising rates, eyes cyclone bill
The finance minister says the crown finances are well-placed to cope with recent storms.
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Finance
ASB chief urges closer ties on big issues
The events of recent weeks have highlighted longer-term issues.
Infrastructure
Cameron Bagrie: We have to rethink risk after cyclone
Catastrophic damage caused by extreme weather is on the rise. Policies to invest in managing that risk are long overdue.
Politics
Luxon wants joint infrastructure plan – and tax cuts
Rebuild work after Cyclone Gabrielle will not affect National's tax-cut plans.
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