Election 2026: National promised ‘no new taxes’, so why is it still planning new bank levy for next year?
It’s expected to generate about $70 million a year, with the Government saying the revenue will be less…
National leader Christopher Luxon says he has no regrets about bed tax U-turn
Luxon and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis announced yesterday their party’s promise of “no new taxes” would be upheld…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon eyes fuel excise, accommodation levy and banks for possible tax change
“What we’re not doing is going off bananas on a wealth tax or capital gains tax, which will…
ASIC releases 2025–26 industry levy
ASIC has confirmed the estimated industry funding levy for the 2025–26 financial year, and how much licensees can…
Motorcyclists protest Christchurch ACC levy hikes ahead of court challenge
Ahead of that challenge, Chapple will seek interim orders to prevent the increases from happening before the court…
Budget 2026: Consumer NZ warns new finance sector levy could raise costs for customers
Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy said it seemed a sensible move. “It seems sensible to put these…
LNG terminal back on after April Cabinet decision – report
Asked for comment on this, Energy Minister Simeon Brown’s office said in a statement: “The minister has been…
Eugene Levy at a loss for words over the death of Catherine O’Hara
Their collaboration began in the 1970s as part of the legendary Toronto troupe Second City, where they quickly…
From cuts to culture: How leaders can lift performance in 2026 – Darren Levy
The strongest predictor of future performance is not another restructure or efficiency drive. It is culture, the everyday…
Wellington City Council ratepayers undercharged in accounting ‘error’
“We want to sincerely apologise for this error,” Reeves said. “To prevent this happening again, stronger internal controls…
Natural Hazards Commission to remain underfunded, as Government delays levy hike until after the election
However, Treasury last month wrote to insurers to say ministers were still considering what to do and no…