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Government mulled $15b mergers and privatisation

SOEs like NZ Post, KiwiRail, and Transpower were mulled for merger and privatisation.

Covid-19: Tax more or spend less, Treasury warns

Treasury warned the Finance Minister that just growing the economy won't be enough.

Liam Dann: Revealed - the $12b kitty the Govt has to help locked-down Kiwis

Crown accounts are in good shape but the lockdown pains of Auckland business are real.

Liam Dann: Level 3 brings big drop in economic cost ... and a lifeline for business

The country could afford to stay at Level 4 longer, but many Auckland businesses didn't.

Economy Hub: Recovery position - Robertson on beating Delta and the path to reopening

Finance Minister defends use of Covid response funds and says he has more than enough.

Liam Dann: Gimme Shelter - Markets an island of calm in Covid storm

How to stay focused while chaos reigns? Charlie Watts and financial markets show the way.

Delta outbreak: Govt finances can withstand outbreak - ratings agencies

Ratings agencies say the Government's finances can withstand the latest lockdown.

Government's second shot at an 'Implementation Unit'

Government's second Implementation Unit will manage a handful of faltering projects.

Businesses say they need clarity after decision to remove cars from Wellington's Golden Mile

Chamber of Commerce says businesses are trading tough following Covid-19.

Concern over Let's Get Wellington Moving's lack of dialogue

Wellington's $6.4 billion transport plan has been struggling behind the scenes.

Several alternative versions of Let's Get Wellington Moving being planned

Business cases are months behind schedule and the $6.4b budget has been blown.

Treasury's Budget forecasts already surpassed

Tax revenue was higher; labour market conditions were better, latest figures show.

Opinion: Wellington's $6.4b transport plan is anything but moving

Let's Get Wellington Moving is facing a budget blowout and might not be delivered in full.

Liam Dann: Are we about to enjoy an encore of the rock-star economy?

Treasury's economic forecasts look rosy, but they include three very bold assumptions.

'Keeping an open mind': PM on border re-opening

Ardern talks borders, the Covid fund and the benefits boost in a post-Budget interview.

What chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?

Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.