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GST an option because 'times have changed' - English

Finance Minister Bill English was today forced to defend the Govt's plan to raise GST after parliamentary rivals accused him of telling "porkies."

Shaky morning gains for NZX

Growth funds top achievers of 2009

Rise in KiwiSavers cashing up due to hardship

Concerns have been raised over people trying to "game" the KiwiSaver market by switching providers to get their money out on financial hardship grounds.

English next for a roasting on sales tax promise

Tax reforms to put brakes on house prices - experts

The dream of first home ownership will be made easier by Prime Minister John Key's likely tax reforms, economists said today.

Tax group head 'disappointed' at GST media reports

Tax change will push up rents, says report

No word on company tax, say accountants

Planned GST, property and tax moves divide opinion

The Govt's plan to hike GST, cut income tax and change property tax rules draws a mixed response from business leaders and political opponents.

Reaction: Housing shortage risk looms, say property investors

A property investors group is recommending rent hikes and a halt on maintenance as a result of proposed changes to property taxation.

'No bold plan at all' - Goff slams PM's statement

Phil Goff slams the Prime Minister's policy statement, saying it "fails on every count."

<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Leave the country now Gen X & Y

John Key has sent Generations X and Y a clear message: Leave the country now.

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Key's quick march little more than a crawl

On a measure of boldness, John Key's new economic plan to Parliament scores about four out of ten.

GST hike, tax cuts tipped - Key

A rise in GST to 15 per cent has been strongly signalled in the Prime Minister's statement to Parliament but it would be offset by across-the-board cuts in personal tax.