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Mark Fowler: Stagflation and the cost of Covid-19
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Fran O'Sullivan: Prime Minister, come to Auckland and bring some hope
It's time the PM saw first-hand the damage that the continued lockdown is doing.
Steven Joyce: Good news emerging from pandemic gloom at last
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Our government is doing many things well, but too slowly.
Brian Fallow: Big changes in the way we get around
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Matthew Hooton: MMP is the worst decision NZ ever made
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Hamish Rutherford: Why Govt is the biggest winner of the booming housing market
Government accounts show a massive boost from rising asset prices and consumer spending.
Richard Prebble: Don't give MPs more power, they will abuse it
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Roger Partridge: Social and economic toll on Aucklanders cannot be overestimated
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Liam Dann: Auckland business abandoned and ignored
Auckland business feels marginalised and frustrated by lack of Government support.
Andrew Bayly: Business promised a roadmap but given a maze
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Bruce Cotterill: You call that a plan, Jacinda Ardern? Here's a plan
Lack of targets in the Government's road map is a farcical blow to its own credibility.
Mary Holm: $200k saved and a joint income of $150k - what are our house-buying hopes?
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COMMENT: Visa programme comes just in time with labour shortages worse than ever.
Brian Fallow: Rate rise ignores dangers that could slow growth
Has the uncertainty that led to a pause in OCR hike seven weeks ago has dissipated?
Matthew Hooton: Gangs hold our Covid freedom in their hands
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Liam Dann: Was printing money the right option?
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