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Proposed law would add 3% tax on digital services
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Proposed law would add 3% tax on digital services

The tax aims to generate $222 million over four years. 

Staff reporters 29 Aug 2023
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Govt lays down challenge with latest round of spending cuts
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Govt lays down challenge with latest round of spending cuts

Finding money to pay for promises and tax cuts has become harder.

Jem Traylen 29 Aug 2023
Wellington's chessboard of top public servants
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Wellington's chessboard of top public servants

Are the best and brightest making themselves available to lead NZ's public service?

Nikitin Sallee 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

The government has asked most agencies to trim 1% or 2% from their baselines.

Staff reporters 28 Aug 2023