Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says this Budget makes a good start in reducing low value government spending, and there is more efficiency to...
The real estate industry is facing tough times, with increased workload and reduced sales leading to a decline in the number of active salespeople.
According...
NZ's retail sector is undergoing significant changes as Smith & Caughey's, a 144-year-old retail icon, announced plans to shut down, impacting around 250 jobs...
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the passage of legislation giving the New Zealand Superannuation Fund a wider range of investment opportunities.
The New Zealand...
The iconic Auckland department store with a 144-year history, has announced closure plans for both its physical and online outlets, expected by early next...
Prepare for total control of your economic life.
That is the message from Brownstone Fellow Aaron Day at his 4-hour workshop in San Jose, California...
A recent report reveals a staggering 40% increase in the number of families seeking help from financial mentors, highlighting the worsening debt crisis in...
Washington is doing nothing about its deteriorating finances because there is nothing it can do without risking major upheaval.
It can appear puzzling why at...
Jobseeker beneficiaries who have work obligations must now meet with MSD within two weeks of their benefit starting to determine their next step towards...
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme, putting money back into the pockets of low-income homeowners.
“The coalition...
Trade, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay has concluded productive discussions with ministerial counterparts in Beijing today, in support of the New Zealand-China trade...
Immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa (AEWV) scheme will ensure New Zealand is attracting the skills it needs, and reducing the vulnerability...
An opinion piece by Amy Brooke in the Spectator Australia today accused Jacinda Ardern's government of turning 'Godzone' into a Second World country.
Economic mismanagement,...
An electric vehicle advocacy group predicts that electric car drivers will not rush to start paying increased taxes, as new road-user charges come into...
Leading breakfast food maker Sanitarium has announced a major shift in its product lineup, proposing to eliminate the production of muesli, granola, flake, clusters,...
The passing of legislation giving effect to coalition Government tax commitments has been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
“The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023–24,...
A coalition of influential Auckland figures, including Sir Stephen Tindall, Lady Pippa Blake, Sir Ralph Norris, and MP Chlöe Swarbrick, has formally objected to...
Declining GDP for the December quarter reinforces the importance of restoring fiscal discipline to public spending and driving more economic growth, Finance Minister Nicola...
Minister of Agriculture and Trade, Todd McClay, says that today’s opening of Riverland Foods manufacturing plant in Christchurch is a great example of how...
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters gave his 'State of the Nation' speech today in Palmerston North.
Watch Winston's Peter's 2024 State of the Nation speech....
Today marks World Consumer Rights Day, and the Consumer Protection team at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment wants to remind New Zealanders...
Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced an increase in benefit sanctions starting June, focusing particularly on young jobseekers.
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD)...
Luxon delivered the speech today in Auckland
In his inaugural 'State of the Nation' speech, PM Christopher Luxon outlined a comprehensive plan he claims will...
Plans to deliver tax relief to hard-working New Zealanders, rebuild business confidence and restore the Crown’s finances to order will be unveiled on 30...
Budapest has continued to object to a planned aid package for Ukraine ahead of an EU summit this week.
Hungary’s minister for European affairs, Janos...
Full text and video of ACT Party leader David Seymour's 'State of the Nation 2024' speech delivered this morning.
https://youtu.be/AAB2KJCRpKo?si=OJldpJnM8RTjH2IE
Introduction
Good morning, fellow New Zealanders.
Today I’d...
Benefit numbers released today paint a grim picture of the previous government’s economic mismanagement, Social Development and Employment Minister, Louise Upston says.
“The fact there...
Consumer prices in Argentina have been soaring after devaluation of peso by Javier Milei’s new government.
Annual inflation in Argentina exceeded 211% in 2023, marking...
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