Government attempting to tackle the cost of living crisis with a substantial budget, despite concerns from critics about potential inflationary consequences.
Category: Economy
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Some roads may not qualify for a WOF
New Zealand’s roading projects face a bumpy ride as extreme weather takes the blame.
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Kiwis support a “wealth” tax, but what does that mean?
Is a tax on wealth the boon some think it is?
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Economic update May 2023; cash transactions over $10,000 banned
Property has ‘disastrous month’, but hey, at least the banks are making a killing.
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Some people just want the world to be taxed more
What is “your” fair share of “theirs” anyway?
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Bill to ban seabed mining voted down
Labour says the bill would threaten the national supply of electricity, but Te Pāti Māori says that’s just an excuse.
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Government announces changes to the Clean Car Discount programme
You’re getting a little less back for your Tesla, but paying a lot more for your ute.
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Recent tax report on wealthy Kiwis not world leading insight, as Minister Parker suggests
Results reported by Revenue Minister Parker are nothing more than basic arithmetic, designed with skewed assumptions.
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Economic update, April 2023
Food prices soar, led by a hike in fruit and veggie prices, while staff shortages continue to hit healthcare and housing prices plummet.
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Businesses say isolation requirements are a drag, but Government sticks with them
Why is the Government hanging on to restrictions that most of the world have dropped already?