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City powerless on its biggest issue
The Government intends to give control of transport in the Super City to a largely unelected board.
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.
Five big takeouts that business expects from Key's speech
How will business judge John Key's economic plans? Pretty well - if he meets the five key criteria, writes Fran O’Sullivan.
Key hints at property tax, GST rise not ruled out
John Key has indicated the Govt is open to reform which trades personal income tax cuts for some form of tax on investment property.
Politics 2009: Key, Goff and the recession
A new PM defied the odds as the Govt struggled to deal with the worst recession in decades, and Labour played catch up politics.