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Labour’s capital gains tax policy makes a small target

ANALYSIS: It is a simpler version than the policies Labour campaigned on in 2011 and 2014.

Brent Edwards Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Edwards on Politics
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The Treasury must operate differently in a fast-changing world

ANALYSIS: Improving its performance could benefit not just the Government’s books but also the wider economy.

Brent Edwards Thu, 23 Oct 2025
Edwards on Politics

When it comes to local elections, the smaller the better

ANALYSIS: The smallest council had the largest turnout of voters, while Auckland’s turnout was the lowest.

Brent Edwards Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Edwards on Politics
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The Government’s electoral hopes of an economic recovery

The latest quarterly survey of business opinion suggested activity was flat in the September quarter.

Brent Edwards Thu, 09 Oct 2025
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Treasury’s ongoing concerns about the fiscal position

ANALYSIS: In 1965, there were seven working-age Kiwis for every person over 65. Today, there are only four working-age Kiwis for every person over 65, and by 2065, it’s projected to be just two.

Brent Edwards Thu, 02 Oct 2025
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Avoid doomsday scenarios for next economic shock

ANALYSIS: The Treasury seemed surprised that massive fiscal stimulus actually fuelled the economy.

Brent Edwards Thu, 28 Aug 2025
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When will we have another debate on a capital gains tax?

ANALYSIS: Chris Hipkins says Labour will wait another 12 months before releasing its fiscal plan.

Brent Edwards Thu, 21 Aug 2025
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Households, businesses and the Government wait for the recovery

ANALYSIS: It would boost the coalition’s election prospects.

Brent Edwards Thu, 14 Aug 2025
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Era of Wellbeing Budgets is over

ANALYSIS: Grant Robertson’s legacy is being demolished amid a return to economic orthodoxy.

Brent Edwards Thu, 07 Aug 2025
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