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Liam Dann: Five things the Govt could do to ease inflation pain

OPINION: Most of these responses come with a sting in the tail.

Liam Dann: Inflation debate's about to get bigger than Texas

There ain't no inflation debate like a Texas-sized inflation debate.

OCR preview: Rates sure to rise - but by how much?

Odds are evenly split on the RBNZ delivering a double shot to interest rates this week.

Liam Dann: The brain drain returns as NZ reboots migration

Labour shortages will get worse before they get better.

Editorial: Minimum wage, benefit increases - the joke is on the Government

OPINION: Our editorial on increases in main benefit rates and minimum wage from today.

Jobs strength points to even lower unemployment - survey

No shortage of jobs but wages are struggling to keep up, employment survey finds.

Watch: Grant Robertson - 'I understand the fear ... but there are better times ahead'

Finance Minister talks to Liam Dann about inflation, the polls and the next Budget.

Inflation Nation: Why the cost of living is rising and what we can do about it

The pandemic triggered the return of inflation, now war has amplified the price pain.

David Schnauer: Govt needs to make better spending decisions

OPINION: There's a term for lost opportunities and the Government needs to hear it.

Why families need social insurance

OPINION: Head of the Helen Clark Foundation puts a case for social unemployment insurance.

Editorial: Why Income insurance will cost those who benefit the most

OPINION: Our editorial of the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme.

Opinion | Govt's unemployment insurance a decent scheme at a bad time

OPINION: Grant Robertson forging ahead with a massive expansion of the social safety net.

Liam Dann: Good times for jobseekers but inflation risk looms

OPINION: The tightest labour market in decades is a double-edged sword for the economy.

Business urged to speak up on income insurance scheme

Major new insurance scheme needs careful consideration for both workers and employers.

Focus: Grant Robertson on the Income Insurance Scheme

Finance Minister Grant Robertson released the proposed New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme discussion document in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Economists pick the top five trends to watch in 2022

The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.