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<i>John Armstrong:</i> Budget politically safe but economically timid

Politically safe, yet economically timid and fiscally vulnerable - that's the initial verdict on Bill English's second Budget.

<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Decent stimulus in today's Budget

The Budget avoids the potential trap of being too austere and fiscally virtuous too soon, when the recovery is still in a young, frost-tender stage.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Tax changes will keep Kiwis home

New Zealanders earning over $50k will now be paying less tax than Australians after today's tax cuts.

Budget 2010: Business Roundtable rates it 6.5 out of 10

"There is not much we would be critical of," says Business Roundtable executive director Roger Kerr. "The budget reveals sound steps but not step changes."

Budget 2010: No tax depreciation on commercial, rental property

Owners of both commercial buildings and rental houses will no longer be able to claim depreciation on their investments.

How will the 2010 Budget affect you?

Budget 2010: NZ still 'financially vulnerable'

NZ remains financially vulnerable, but there are positive signs emerging and the economy is on track to grow, Bill English says.

Budget 2010: What the tax cuts mean for you

From October 1 all personal tax rates will be cut, ranging from 2 per cent for someone earning up to $14,000 to five per cent for high income earners.

<i>Editorial:</i> We're stuck with KiwiRail, like it or not

World Cup warning: loss could hit $55m

<i>John Armstrong:</i> English leaves fiscal cap on the hat rack

'Fair solution' to leaky homes crisis revealed

The scale of the leaky homes issue has been equated to a 'huge' natural disaster.

Key confirms new leaky homes package

The Govt will today present a new package to local authorities on how to divvy up payment of the billions it will take to repair leaky buildings.

Leaky buildings: Govt comes up with Plan B

The Govt will today present a new package to local authorities on how to divvy up payment of the billions needed to repair leaky buildings.

Harsh home help cut hurts sick pensioner

Bad news predicted for health spending

The public health sector is bracing itself for a Budget that may not cover all its rising costs.

<i>Editorial:</i> It may hurt but decisive Budget vital

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