Treasury pushes for asset sales as it rings alarm bells over state of Government’s finances
Agency says the Government could better manage its $571 billion portfolio of assets. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr threatens legal action against one of his fiercest critics, Michael Reddell
Central banking magazine and blogger remove allegedly defamatory article. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Labour commits to capital gains tax, but can’t say if interest expenses will be deductible
Labour won't commit to allowing interest write-offs under its capital gains tax policy. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Government halves pool of companies that need to make climate-related disclosures
Minister Scott Simpson says the present regime is too onerous. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Treasury advised Nicola Willis to remove the Reserve Bank Governor from the board to improve accountability
Documents reveal Treasury wanted the governor removed from the board. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Labour’s economic policy really about cornering National on asset sales – Jenée Tibshraeny
Can National shift the conversation from asset sales to asset recycling? Source: NZ Herald Business News
Reserve Bank: Money printing didn’t cause inflation to soar; $11 billion cost to the Crown was offset by benefits
Bank does cost-benefit analysis of controversial $55 billion Covid-era programme. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Master Builders, Certified Builders face possible regulation under building liability changes
Govt mulls requiring Master and Certified Builders to meet solvency standards. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Texts reveal Nicola Willis was warned she might be asked to sack Adrian Orr as Reserve Bank Governor
The minister is defending the fact she didn't unveil this information earlier. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Treasury unleashes at Reserve Bank for 50% funding increase request; questions the tactics used in its pitch
New details emerge of negotiations between departments. Source: NZ Herald Business News