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Economy
Independent costings needed for tough political decisions
The time is now for an Independent Fiscal Institution.
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Opinion
Cameron Bagrie: The need for an Independent Fiscal Institution is stepping up
The case for an IFI is building and NZ is an outlier not having one.
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Economy
Cameron Bagrie: Have we screwed the scrum too far in bank regulation?
The government's banking inquiry is overdue and welcome.
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Finance
Cameron Bagrie: What the budget will mean for inflation battle
A few boxes are yet to be ticked before the government can relax.
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