Businesses 'sombre' ahead of election
Businesses are increasingly grumpy with the Govt and worried about cost of climate change.
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David Seymour: If it's best for all people, then it's best for Māori
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Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson announced a sweeping package of public service savings.
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Govt announces $4b in savings, National says 'too little, too late'
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"Little to be positive about” in the Govt's terms a week ago, according to deputy mayor.
Debt blowout: Govt expected to borrow $35b more than planned eight months ago
Economists warn the next government won't have much cash to splash.
Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies
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Labour would need to double key welfare promise to account for inflation
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Teachers offered 14.5 per cent pay rise - but where will the money come from?
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Bubbles bring more submissions: Council changes up budget consultation
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson's office denies the rumours.
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Candidate claims Labour invested 150 times more than National in Rotorua
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Cyclone-hit homes buyout: Mayors expect 'some concerns' from community
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Teresa White: 80 per cent of all attachment orders collected from beneficiaries
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Nats' $6b transport plan: Four-lane highways from Whangārei to Tauranga
National wants second tunnel as part of the 'Let’s Get Wellington Moving'.
‘Massive gap’ around Westport flood protection expectations
Westport residents to be waiting until 2024 to find out how they will be flood-protected.