'It's not fair' - the landlady hits back
Pat Baker, a $10 million landlady and grandmother, is bristling about being blamed for wrecking the economy.
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Housing confidence rising, says ASB
Housing confidence is on the rise in Auckland, while a new survey is showing growing uncertainty about tax changes and rising interest rates.
English dampens hopes of big tax cut
Finance Minister Bill English has poured cold water on hopes of a cut in the top income tax rate to 30 per cent.
GST an option because 'times have changed' - English
Finance Minister Bill English was today forced to defend the Govt's plan to raise GST after parliamentary rivals accused him of telling "porkies."
Change in property rules 'inevitable'
The status quo for property investors cannot be sustained, Tax Working Group member John Shewan says.
Relief in property circles as most tax options ruled out
The vice-president of the Property Investors Federation is relieved that most housing tax options were ruled out in Prime Minister John Key's speech yesterday, but he is wary of what is to come.
Planned GST, property and tax moves divide opinion
The Govt's plan to hike GST, cut income tax and change property tax rules draws a mixed response from business leaders and political opponents.
Reaction: Housing shortage risk looms, say property investors
A property investors group is recommending rent hikes and a halt on maintenance as a result of proposed changes to property taxation.
'No bold plan at all' - Goff slams PM's statement
Phil Goff slams the Prime Minister's policy statement, saying it "fails on every count."
<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Leave the country now Gen X & Y
John Key has sent Generations X and Y a clear message: Leave the country now.
<i>John Armstrong:</i> Key's quick march little more than a crawl
On a measure of boldness, John Key's new economic plan to Parliament scores about four out of ten.
Key speech - the main points
Some of the main points from Prime Minister John Key's statement to Parliament.
GST hike, tax cuts tipped - Key
A rise in GST to 15 per cent has been strongly signalled in the Prime Minister's statement to Parliament but it would be offset by across-the-board cuts in personal tax.
'Bold steps' in Govt's programme - Key
John Key says he accepts some of the things to be announced in the Government's policy programme could erode his political popularity.
Landlord breaks likely top target
John Key is expected to target tax breaks for landlords in his first parliamentary speech of the year setting out the Government's plans.
House sales recovery held back by prospect of tax changes
The usual January jump in property sales has not happened and potential tax changes could be to blame.
<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Grab-bag ideas will not mend tax system
Gareth Morgan explains why he gives the Tax Working Group's efforts 4 out of 10.