Gordon Campbell: On Why Raising Corporate Taxes Has Become A Hot New Political Cause
Surprisingly, “raising taxes” has become a very fashionable political idea in 2021. That’s right. After decades of being seen (at best) as a necessary evil, higher corporate taxes are now being treated as the Great Good Thing that will revive the US economy, re-distribute wealth productively, help to build neglected and decaying public infrastructure, fund public health, address social inequality, restore a sense of community and generally make everyone feel better about the society in which they live... More>>
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Government: Delivers Next Phase Of Climate Action
The Government is delivering on a key election commitment to tackle climate change, by banning new low and medium temperature coal-fired boilers and partnering with the private sector to help it transition away from fossil fuels. This is the first ... More>>
Government: Independent Experts To Advise On Post-Vaccination Future
The Government is acting to ensure decisions on responding to the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic are informed by the best available scientific evidence and strategic public health advice. “New Zealand has worked towards an elimination ... More>>
Travel: Trans-Tasman Bubble To Start 19 April
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Health: Drug-Testing Law To Be Made Permanent
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World Travel: New Zealand Temporarily Suspending Travel From India - PM Jacinda Ardern
Travel into New Zealand from India - including for New Zealand citizens and residents - is being temporarily suspended because of high numbers of Covid-19 cases. More>>
Finance: Crown Accounts Again Better Than Forecast
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance The economic recovery from COVID-19 continues to be reflected in the Government’s books, which are again better than expected. The Crown accounts for the eight months to the end of February 2021 showed both OBEGAL ... More>>
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Air New Zealand: Capital Raise Deferred
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Commerce Commission: Cartel Conduct Now Punishable By Up To 7 Years’ Jail Time
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Commerce: House Values Continue To Climb As New Government Measures Announced
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Fatuous Defence: Australia’s Guided Missile Plans
Even in times of pandemic crises, some things never change. While Australia gurgles and bumbles slowly with its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, there are other priorities at stake. Threat inflators are receiving much interest in defence, and the media ... More>>
Richard S. Ehrlich: Cambodia's Hun Sen Feels Politically Vaccinated
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Jennifer S. Hunt: Trump Evades Conviction Again As Republicans Opt For Self-Preservation
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