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Cuts and tax relief take centre stage for NZ Budget

New Zealanders will learn the size of their tax relief when Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers the right-leaning coalition's first budget.

AAP · May 29, 2024

NZ Budget 2024: tax cuts and borrowing don’t always fuel inflation – but Nicola Willis has to get the balance right

On the eve of the first budget from the National-ACT-New Zealand First coalition government, there is ongoing debate over whether borrowing while offering tax cuts could trigger a rise in inflation.

The Conversation · May 28, 2024

Visa appeal tribunal told to go harder on criminals

An independent tribunal will be given a new direction after an initial order to consider someone's ties to Australia allowed a rapist to remain in the country.

AAP · May 28, 2024

Australian inspiration for Kiwi tax cuts: NZ minister

Nicola Willis will deliver the right-leaning New Zealand coalition government's first budget this week, with tax cuts at the forefront.

AAP · May 28, 2024

New Zealand Dollar Exchange Rate Hits USD 1.63

New Zealand Dollar TO USD buying exchange rate is USD 1.63 as per open market rate and NZD TO USD selling exchange rate for 1 New Zealand Dollar is USD 1.6...

Top News · May 28, 2024

Norway, Spain and Ireland have recognised a Palestinian state – what’s stopping NZ?

Norway, Spain and Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine today (May 28). While 143 of the 193 United Nations member states already recognise Palestine, this is a significant moment – and leaves New Zealand in an even smaller group of countries yet to follow suit.

The Conversation · May 27, 2024

New Zealand Dollar Exchange Rate Hits USD 1.63

New Zealand Dollar TO USD buying exchange rate is USD 1.63 as per open market rate and NZD TO USD selling exchange rate for 1 New Zealand Dollar is USD 1.6...

Top News · May 27, 2024

NZ is changing faster than the census can keep up – the 4 big trends to watch

The first data from the 2023 census will be released on May 29 – and not before time. We will see how successful – or not – the census exercise was in achieving participation and coverage.

The Conversation · May 27, 2024

Fin Baxter among seven uncapped players named in England training squad

Steve Borthwick’s side to meet Japan and New Zealand

Evening Standard · May 26, 2024

Borthwick selects seven uncapped players in England training squad

England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, has named seven uncapped players in a 19-man preliminary squad before the tour of Japan and New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024