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Budget 2023 will push the RBNZ to hike harder

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Budget 2023 will push the RBNZ to hike harder

The budget adds inflation pressures in the short-term.

Rebecca Howard 19 May 2023

Parker’s tax principles bill to get first reading under urgency

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Parker’s tax principles bill to get first reading under urgency

Paul McBeth 18 May 2023

Aussie threat to game developers blunted

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Aussie threat to game developers blunted

NZ game developers are getting a 20% rebate, worth up to $3m a year.

Jem Traylen 18 May 2023

ComCom, FMA litigation funds get pruned

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ComCom, FMA litigation funds get pruned

The regulators' litigation funds were a surprising reprioritisation.

Paul McBeth 18 May 2023

Government pushes back expected surplus

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Government pushes back expected surplus

Rebecca Howard 18 May 2023

There is no recession in New Zealand

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There is no recession in New Zealand

Paul McBeth 18 May 2023

Wellington to become ‘Science City’ with new research hubs

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Wellington to become ‘Science City’ with new research hubs

Jem Traylen 18 May 2023

Auckland Council appoints adviser on airport share sale

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Auckland Council appoints adviser on airport share sale

Oliver Lewis 18 May 2023

The Business of Government: carbon, holiday pay and more...

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The Business of Government: carbon, holiday pay and more...

Jem Traylen 17 May 2023

‘Inoffensive’ directors’ duties bill gets tongues wagging

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‘Inoffensive’ directors’ duties bill gets tongues wagging

Paul McBeth 17 May 2023

Govt provides $10 million for slash clean up

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Govt provides $10 million for slash clean up

Riley Kennedy 15 May 2023

Are budget deficits back for longer?

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Cameron Bagrie: Are budget deficits back for longer?

Cameron Bagrie 15 May 2023

Retirement village clampdown might sap competition

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Retirement village clampdown might sap competition

Paul McBeth 15 May 2023

We’re paying three more days’ worth of taxes than last year

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Spencer Smith: We’re paying three more days’ worth of taxes than last year

Spencer Smith 13 May 2023

Transparency International seeks sunlight for political funding, lobbying

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Transparency International seeks sunlight for political funding, lobbying

Staff reporters 11 May 2023

Auckland council's budget shortfall now $375m

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Auckland council's budget shortfall now $375m

Oliver Lewis 10 May 2023

Govt kicks Te Pāti Māori seabed mining bill into touch

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Govt kicks Te Pāti Māori seabed mining bill into touch

Pattrick Smellie 05 May 2023

Renewed calls for focus on bank profits

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Renewed calls for focus on bank profits

Jem Traylen 05 May 2023

David Parker announces tax relief for flood-affected businesses

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David Parker announces tax relief for flood-affected businesses

Staff reporters 04 May 2023

Tax reform to make NZ investment more attractive

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Tax reform to make NZ investment more attractive

Pattrick Smellie 04 May 2023

Don't expect rate cuts any time soon

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Don't expect rate cuts any time soon

Rebecca Howard 04 May 2023

Reserve Bank says NZ house prices still overvalued

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Reserve Bank says NZ house prices still overvalued

Rebecca Howard 03 May 2023

The Business of Government: DPMC's Brook Barrington, trust in government and more...

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The Business of Government: DPMC's Brook Barrington, trust in government and more...

Jem Traylen 03 May 2023

More pain to come but banking system is resilient

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More pain to come but banking system is resilient

Rebecca Howard 02 May 2023

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