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ACT’s alternative Budget: two tax rates, super at 67
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ACT’s alternative Budget: two tax rates, super at 67

The Act party would cut climate and social spending, but increase defence spending to match Australia's as a proportion of the economy.

Pattrick Smellie 09 May 2022
Strong jobs market keeps govt books healthy
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Strong jobs market keeps govt books healthy

The strong labour market continues to prop up the government's books.

Staff reporters 05 May 2022
Non, je ne regrette rien: Orr
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Non, je ne regrette rien: Orr

Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Adrian Orr said RBNZ has been "very courageous" in raising interest rates before other central banks.

Jenny Ruth 05 May 2022
Film Commission launches probe, CEO on 'special' leave
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Film Commission launches probe, CEO on 'special' leave

Other film commission CEOs were required to sell their private film businesses. Why was the current one allowed to keep pitching his pet project?

Pattrick Smellie 05 May 2022