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Economic Government Rōpu Māori

PM John Key speech to FOMA

On November 6 Prime Minister John Key addressed the Federation of Māori Authority (FOMA) conference held in Waitangi. 

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Economic Government

September quarter – Low spending and less taxes creates wider cash deficit

 New Zealand’s budget cash deficit was wider than forecast in the last quarter as an expected surge in spending ahead of the increase in GST failed to eventuate and companies paid less tax. 

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Government Health Social

Alcohol reform changes

With alcohol being a major contributor to crime, violence and accidental death within New Zealand it is comforting to know that government is moving forward with  alcohol reform recommendations made by the Law Commission.