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Over 1,000 applicants rejected for cyclone visa in fraud crackdown
Cyclone recovery was cover to target vulnerable migrants unable to get normal work visas.
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Māori party tax plan undercuts Nats by nearly $100 per week for average worker
The party also hopes to reduce tax evasion by $7 billion a year.
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Report says grants to manufacturing sector have positive impact
Grant recipients are more productive and are spending more on R&D.
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Business of Government: top policy wonk resigns, Aussie's consultant crack-down and more
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