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RNZ · Fri, 7 Aug
GST expert sounds warning about Labour's tax plan
A tax expert warns that Labour's proposal to increase the threshold for GST registration could come with its own problems.
[commentary pending]
RNZ · Fri, 7 Aug
Politicians across party lines call for end to stop-start infrastructure investment
Politicians across party lines are calling for an end to stop-start infrastructure investment.
[commentary pending]
RNZ · Fri, 7 Aug
China tensions and new defence treaty on the agenda for Pacific foreign ministers' meeting
Tensions with China and New Zealand's interest in a new defence treaty will be on the agenda for Friday's annual Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
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Newsroom · Fri, 7 Aug · Sam Sachdeva
Could Luxon’s ‘captain’s call’ on MMP sink his ship?
Comment: The PM’s surprise referendum commitment has angered coalition partners, confused his own MPs, and raised fresh leadership questions, writes Sam Sachdeva at Newsroom.
[commentary pending]
RNZ · Fri, 7 Aug
Electoral law expert warns against pursuing MMP referendum alongside four-year term
An electoral law academic says if the prime minister is serious about having a referendum at the country's voting system, then he should not do it at the same time as a referendum on a four-year term.
[commentary pending]
RNZ · Fri, 7 Aug
Large anonymous political donations climb to almost $500k so far in election year
A type of political donation where the identity of the donor is shrouded in secrecy is growing despite a recommendation it be abolished.
[commentary pending]
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