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Jay Kuten: Lack of money means lack of freedom
Good advice for middle-class, well-off Kiwis, but what about those in struggle street?
Good advice for middle-class, well-off Kiwis, but what about those in struggle street?
Winston Peters says his party will add the "heart and conscience" to the Budget.
ASB's latest economic forecasts show a healthy growth outlook despite business sentiment.
COMMENT: The Govt is looking to blame others for promises they will break, says Amy Adams.
The Finance Minister's big choice on Thursday will be about ties, not pies.
Annual wage growth in the December quarter was 1.8 per cent.
Stock prices and economic performance don't always correlate.
COMMENT: Govt needs a framework which addresses economic concerns, writes Phil O'Reilly.
Jacinda Ardern is building strong foundations for Government messaging.
COMMENT: The world crude market is tightening and North America has run into a crunch.
Robertson points to more for KiwiBuild and Green Investment Fund in Budget.
COMMENT: Labour has not very much to spend in next week's Budget.
Economy Hub: Should we fear a private equity boom?
Kelvin Davis says overseas visitors still will pay for good facilities including toilets
Māori, sign language and humour: new Governor brings fresh style to Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr is expected to keep the OCR at 1.75 per cent.
Economist Cameron Bagrie shared economic warning signs of recession with farmers.
More tourists are welcome but work's being done to make them pay more to visit.
COMMENT: Private debt stats make ugly reading. Will we cope when interest rates rise?
Tourism bosses want a steady as it goes approach and the government may oblige
One billionaire puts half of fortune into the precious metal amid fear of market crash.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is preparing to strike a fine balance on Budget day.
National did not invest enough when it was in Government, says minister.
Govt could borrow more — but there are good reasons why it shouldn't.
Beware of the environmental and ethical pitfalls in choosing a coat, writes Alice Payne.
Companies believe unlimited leave attracts better staff and boosts morale.
Macron promised major structural reforms to modernise France's economy.
Major institutions likely to feel effect of housing market cooling and squeeze in margins.
Should the Government relax its debt target to invest more in roads and houses?