Gone By Lunchtime: Simeon Brown and the family feud
A bumper week of policy and the launch of a striking new infantilisation strategy. The gun for election…
Why the Budget’s CGT changes are a disaster for angel investors and startups
Everyone’s talking about what the CGT reforms mean for property, and broadly, I’m supportive. However, not enough people…
The tiny tax change that could drive major electric vehicle uptake
Tax changes in this year’s Budget will lead to more affordable second-hand electric vehicles for ordinary buyers, an…
‘Same old cliche’: Goldsmith brushes off Dame Lynda Topp’s criticism
Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith has brushed off criticism of the government at the Aotearoa Music Awards as the…
Budget 2026 boosts Māori media – but leaves many whānau to struggle
While some investments were targeted at Māori, critics say the government has its priorities wrong and the budget…
Top economist casts doubt on Willis’ surplus forecast
ANZ’s chief economist says it’s not at all clear that the Government will reach its forecast surplus. By…
Budget 2026: Willis on child poverty, superannuation, $450m fuel fund
Finance Minister Nicola Willis admits the Government will fall short of its child poverty reduction targets as she…
Budget 2026: So are fuel taxes being hiked next year or not?
Deferring the Government’s budgeted fuel tax increases could cost the books up to $1 billion next year, Finance…
Budget 2026 – ‘Building more secure future for New Zealand’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, left, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Times file photo Budget 2026 demonstrates the economic…
Trains given boost in Budget with $1.1bn KiwiRail plan
Budget 2026 commits more than $1 billion to KiwiRail’s network in what the Government is touting as the…
Budget 2026: New motorway funded, bowel cancer screening age lowered
The Government has unveiled a grab bag of funding for different projects and initiatives at this year’s Budget…
Budget 2026: New tax changes as NZ to return to surplus sooner
New Zealand will return to surplus sooner than previously expected, new Treasury forecasts released at today’s Budget show…