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Opinion: We need to talk tourism as election approaches

OPINION: Relationship between tourism and Govt symbiotic; are parties taking it seriously?

Thomas Coughlan: National’s $14.6b tax plan - does it add up?

OPINION: Does the National plan deliver - and do the sums make sense?

David Seymour: If it's best for all people, then it's best for Māori

The Act leader says he knows what's best for Māori.

Nats promise 'hope and help' as Labour slams 'voodoo costings'

Foreign buyer property sales would be taxed at 15 per cent by Nats.

Liam Dann: Nats' tax plan looks like a vote-winner - but is it good for the economy?

OPINION: As the economy slides into recession, all tax cuts are risky.

Claire Trevett: Nats' tax cuts hope 'squeezed middle' take money over the bag

OPINION: The simplicity of tax cuts makes them a potent political weapon.

'Not great for consulting firms': PM fronts on public service spending crackdown

Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson announced a sweeping package of public service savings.

'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passes

There are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.

The billion-dollar spend-up: How much will Hawke’s Bay contractors see of it?

An auditor could be appointed to ensure Hawke's Bay contractors contribute to rebuild.

‘Pitiful’ lack of progress in $1 billion infrastructure fund

"It’s pitiful under-delivery. It makes KiwiBuild look successful."

Watch: Mock-up City Rail Link station built in Māngere warehouse

Now, all we need is a train.

Teachers offered 14.5 per cent pay rise - but where will the money come from?

Fears are the money will be taken from other areas within education.

Bubbles bring more submissions: Council changes up budget consultation

The council won the “SuperEngaged” award for its Budget Tool.

Fiscal Hole Battle Royale! Peters v Seymour v Willis v Robertson

Winston Peters says there's a fiscal hole - he's mostly right.

Public service bosses called in as Govt accounts plunge

Finance Minister Grant Robertson's office denies the rumours.

Three reasons Epic Craft Beer failed

Brewer got $210,000 Covid cash for 14 staff - even that wasn't enough for it to survive.