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National’s gambling tax – a sure bet?

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National’s gambling tax – a sure bet?

It's only worth 5% of its tax package, but National's credibility is at stake.

Jem Traylen 01 Sep 2023

Would National’s visa fee hike put off migrants?

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Would National’s visa fee hike put off migrants?

Officials cautioned against an immediate return to full cost recovery.

Jem Traylen 31 Aug 2023

Nats announce tax policy

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Nats announce tax policy

Luxon said the plan would target the “squeezed middle” by lifting income tax brackets.

Staff reporters 30 Aug 2023

Business of Government: Peter Hughes' legacy, cost recovery headaches, and more...

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Business of Government: Peter Hughes' legacy, cost recovery headaches, and more...

Jem Traylen 30 Aug 2023

Fitch affirms NZ’s AA+ credit rating on bipartisan surplus commitment

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Fitch affirms NZ’s AA+ credit rating on bipartisan surplus commitment

Staff reporters 29 Aug 2023

Govt lays down challenge with latest round of spending cuts

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Govt lays down challenge with latest round of spending cuts

Jem Traylen 29 Aug 2023

Govt announces $4b in spending cuts as tax take falls $2b under forecast

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Govt announces $4b in spending cuts as tax take falls $2b under forecast

Staff reporters 28 Aug 2023

Strategic review of Genesis must focus on carbon zero by 2050

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Strategic review of Genesis must focus on carbon zero by 2050

Ian Llewellyn 25 Aug 2023

'Own it, fix it, learn from it'

Policy Peter's Principles – Analysis

'Own it, fix it, learn from it'

Nikitin Sallee 25 Aug 2023

Law Society says it wants a new regulator

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Law Society says it wants a new regulator

Oliver Lewis 24 Aug 2023

Public service locks in CEOs to 2026 election and beyond

Policy Peter's Principles

Public service locks in CEOs to 2026 election and beyond

Nikitin Sallee 24 Aug 2023

Cabinet makes initial steps to regulate carbon markets

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Cabinet makes initial steps to regulate carbon markets

Ian Llewellyn 23 Aug 2023

Reserve Bank vigilant as NZ dollar dips to nine-month low

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Reserve Bank vigilant as NZ dollar dips to nine-month low

Rebecca Howard 23 Aug 2023

Business of Government: performance pay, Spirit of Service Awards and more...

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Business of Government: performance pay, Spirit of Service Awards and more...

Jem Traylen 23 Aug 2023

Sir Jerry Mateparae to head panel setting national scientific research priorities

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Sir Jerry Mateparae to head panel setting national scientific research priorities

Staff reporters 18 Aug 2023

Government unveils primary sector emission reduction plan

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Government unveils primary sector emission reduction plan

Riley Kennedy 18 Aug 2023

Govt says no more money for media as 'big tech' media bill unveiled

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Govt says no more money for media as 'big tech' media bill unveiled

Daniel Dunkley 17 Aug 2023

Little orders review into visa scheme over exploitation fears

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Little orders review into visa scheme over exploitation fears

Staff reporters 17 Aug 2023

Politicians agree fishing industry has a problem with social licence

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Politicians agree fishing industry has a problem with social licence

Jem Traylen 17 Aug 2023

InvestNow says National’s KiwiSaver proposal will create confusion

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InvestNow says National’s KiwiSaver proposal will create confusion

Jem Traylen 17 Aug 2023

Reserve Bank leaves official cash rate on hold

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Reserve Bank leaves official cash rate on hold

Staff reporters 16 Aug 2023

Business of Government: Te Pūkenga breaches covenants, Aussies slam procurement panels and more...

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Business of Government: Te Pūkenga breaches covenants, Aussies slam procurement panels and more...

Jem Traylen 16 Aug 2023

Labour pledges paid parental leave for partners

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Labour pledges paid parental leave for partners

Staff reporters 15 Aug 2023

MPs begin their last session of this Parliament

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MPs begin their last session of this Parliament

Ian Llewellyn 15 Aug 2023

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