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Tax rule changes 'bad for business'
Budget depreciation rule changes could smack the multibillion-dollar commercial property sector with most of a $1.3bn bill.
'Fair solution' to leaky homes crisis revealed
The scale of the leaky homes issue has been equated to a 'huge' natural disaster.
Key confirms new leaky homes package
The Govt will today present a new package to local authorities on how to divvy up payment of the billions it will take to repair leaky buildings.
Bad news predicted for health spending
The public health sector is bracing itself for a Budget that may not cover all its rising costs.
Leaky buildings: Govt comes up with Plan B
The Govt will today present a new package to local authorities on how to divvy up payment of the billions needed to repair leaky buildings.
Higher wages for Australian workers
Australian workers will have more money in their pockets, following Treasurer Wayne Swan's third Budget last night.
PM announces $225m funding boost for science
John Key says research, science and technology will get the biggest boost after health and education in next week's Budget.
Whanau Ora to receive $134.3 million
Families-based social services initiative Whanau Ora will receive $134.3 million in funding over the next four years, Prime Minister John Key announced today.