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Would National’s visa fee hike put off migrants?
Policy

Would National’s visa fee hike put off migrants?

Officials cautioned against an immediate return to full cost recovery.

Jem Traylen 31 Aug 2023
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Proposed law would add 3% tax on digital services
Finance

Proposed law would add 3% tax on digital services

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

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

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
Investigations Peter's Principles - Analysis

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

'Own it, fix it, learn from it'
Policy Peter's Principles – Analysis

'Own it, fix it, learn from it'

Nikitin Sallee 25 Aug 2023

Jem Traylen
Jem Traylen

Journalist

Jem was awarded best student journalist at the 2022 Voyager Media Awards. She has a masters in economics from the University of Canterbury and has previously worked in tertiary education and government policymaking. She was awarded Massey University’s prize for the top journalism student in 2021. You can follow her on Twitter @jemtraylen or connect with her on LinkedIn here. 

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