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Can Labour develop a coherent and credible tax and fiscal plan?

ANALYSIS: It sold a capital gains tax policy badly in 2011 and 2014, fudged it in 2017 and avoided it in 2020 and 2023.

Brent Edwards Thu, 19 Sep 2024

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Sir Michael Cullen’s legacy continues to grow

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The difficulty of forging political consensus on transport

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Select committee proves its worth on fast-track legislation

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Balancing dialogue and diplomacy with defence capability

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The investment challenges posed by a growing population

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Political tactics distract from substance of policies

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Sir Michael Cullen’s legacy continues to grow

ANALYSIS: Super Fund shows benefit of a long-term view, rather than being distracted by short-term political calculations.

Brent Edwards Thu, 12 Sep 2024

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The difficulty of forging political consensus on transport

ANALYSIS: Costs will go up as motorists face higher taxes, congestion charges and toll roads.

Brent Edwards Thu, 05 Sep 2024

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Select committee proves its worth on fast-track legislation

ANALYSIS: Criticism at the committee forced the Government to have a rethink and make changes.

Brent Edwards Thu, 29 Aug 2024

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Balancing dialogue and diplomacy with defence capability

ANALYSIS: Prime Minister says risk of conflict in the region has risen but it is not inevitable.

Brent Edwards Thu, 22 Aug 2024

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The investment challenges posed by a growing population

ANALYSIS: Successive governments have tinkered with immigration but not developed a comprehensive population policy.

Brent Edwards Thu, 15 Aug 2024

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Political tactics distract from substance of policies

ANALYSIS: Parents of school children or patients needing lifesaving medicines have no interest in the politics.

Brent Edwards Thu, 08 Aug 2024

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Will talks on climate action lead to outcomes or more hot air?

ANALYSIS: Climate Change Commission warns New Zealand’s emissions budgets are at risk.

Brent Edwards Thu, 01 Aug 2024

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Health announcement puts pressure on the Government

ANALYSIS: Christopher Luxon rejects criticism the Government has not acted quickly enough.

Brent Edwards Thu, 25 Jul 2024

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Getting the ETS right will be critical to investment

ANALYSIS: The Government says addressing barriers to investment in green technologies is a priority – but investors aren't getting the certainty needed to give them confidence to put their money into green investments.

Brent Edwards Thu, 18 Jul 2024

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Edwards on Politics

Can Labour develop a coherent and credible tax and fiscal plan?

Sir Michael Cullen’s legacy continues to grow

The difficulty of forging political consensus on transport

Select committee proves its worth on fast-track legislation

Balancing dialogue and diplomacy with defence capability

The investment challenges posed by a growing population

Political tactics distract from substance of policies

Sir Michael Cullen’s legacy continues to grow

The difficulty of forging political consensus on transport

Select committee proves its worth on fast-track legislation

Balancing dialogue and diplomacy with defence capability

The investment challenges posed by a growing population

Political tactics distract from substance of policies

Will talks on climate action lead to outcomes or more hot air?

Health announcement puts pressure on the Government

Getting the ETS right will be critical to investment

Nido: the weirdness continues

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‘Missed opportunity’: BoE holds steady at 5% after meaty Fed cut

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Can Labour develop a coherent and credible tax and fiscal plan?

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