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[ad_1] National promises to create a single Crown-owned bank to streamline and finance infrastructure projects if elected to government. The Crown Financial Institution would combine several entities into a single agency called the National Infrastructure Bank, which would advise and finance local and central government projects. It would act as …

[ad_1] Some temporary visa holders who are abroad will be allowed to return to New Zealand, as will some partners of Kiwi citizens and residents. New Zealand visitor visa (file image). Source: istock.com The Government today announced a new border waiver policy for people with visas who have “strong and …

[ad_1] By Sarah Robson of RNZ Hundreds of people are exiting the government’s 12-week Covid-19 income relief payment, never having found a new job. The special pay is for people who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and those who do not have a full-time job can receive …

[ad_1] Labor Finance spokesman Grant Robertson has revealed the party’s long-awaited fiscal policy, announcing the return of the 39 percent tax bracket. But Robertson sugarcoated what would otherwise be a bitter pill by saying that the top rate would only apply to income earned above $ 180,000, meaning that only …

[ad_1] Travel agents have received a $ 47.6 million lifeline from the government with a plan to help them recoup almost $ 700 million spent abroad by New Zealand tourists. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi New Zealanders who have money locked up abroad due to canceled travel …

[ad_1] Michael Smith of Australian Financial Review. The last two journalists working for Australian media in China left the country after police demanded interviews with them, the Australian government and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported. Bill Birtles of ABC and the Australian financial reviewMichael Smith landed in Sydney after flying …

[ad_1] Murray Wilson / Stuff Originair is increasing its flights between Nelson and Hamilton and Palmerston North. Nelson-based airline Originair is pushing options for flights in and out of Palmerston North. It is adding service between Palmerston North and Hamilton, and additional flights on the Palmerston North-to-Nelson route. Originair CEO …

[ad_1] Labor and National are exchanging blows in the election campaign, with Judith Collins calling the promise to make Matariki a holiday “cynical” in the face of struggling business and Grant Robertson calling National’s policy announcements “chaotic and inconsistent” . Your playlist will load after this announcement. “I think the …

[ad_1] Collins was asked on Tuesday if she would change New Zealand’s official position on Taiwan if she became Prime Minister, after she referred to Taiwan as a country when discussing her success in fighting COVID-19. “We really can’t because of the fact that we have this relationship with the …

[ad_1] The ministry that pays $ 40 million in costs for next year’s America’s Cup regatta in Auckland, says none of that money should have gone to the New Zealand team to design the AC75 class of monohull foil boats. The opposition of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment …