Economy

GDP numbers still on the rise

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Following a tight-budgeted start to the year, many Kiwis had expected the economy to decrease in June but recent GDP figures show more growth,...

Visitor levy changes but no bed tax, National says

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Should the party be returned to power, National will reset how the International Visitor Levy (IVL) is spent. National's finance spokesperson (and current Finance...

OCR rise “in line with expectations”

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Today’s decision to raise the official cash rate (OCR) is in line with expectations, Cotality's chief property economist, Kelvin Davidson says. " the ongoing need...

Labour’s economic growth plan

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The Labour Party says it would grow the economy, return the books to a surplus by 2029-2030 and make sure hard-working New Zealanders can...

Cartoon: Bishop on the Fast-track

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Minister for Infrastructure, Chris Bishop is not standing still. As this original illustration by Roger Smith shows, he is championing Fast-track projects including some...

Not sure? Ask us!

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By Pukekohe Citizens’ Advice Bureau Pop in and say hi this National Volunteer Week Nau mai, haere mai. At Pukekohe Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB), located...

Budget boost for hospital

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The new South Auckland hospital has received a boost, with funding to secure land for a new hospital in Drury included in Budget 2026. Port...

What you need to know about the budget

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By: Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany Here’s what you need to know about Budget 2026. Despite global volatility, our economic plan is...

Planning Franklin’s spending

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By: Alan Cole, Franklin Local Board chair Every three years, local boards refresh their plans to prioritise spending and respond to arange of community wants...

Fuel crisis – Bishop backs buses

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  The cavalry could be on the way as transport operators and contractors feel the squeeze due to fuel price rises caused by the war...
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