Feb 25, 2011
Less than three days following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, the New Zealand government is rallying to organize financial support for people and businesses in the disaster struck Canterbury region. In a media statement on February 24th New Zealand Prime Minister John Key revealed that later in the day he will begin talks with chief [...]
Less than three days following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, the New Zealand government is rallying to organize financial support for people and businesses in the disaster struck Canterbury region.
In a media statement on February 24th New Zealand Prime Minister John Key revealed that later in the day he will begin talks with chief executives from New Zealand’s largest companies, in the hopes of working on a cooperative assistance package for the companies’ workers which were affected by the quake. The Prime ... Read More
Feb 17, 2011
Australia and New Zealand have cut red-tape surrounding business conducted between the two countries, raising the levels which can be invested without requiring approval. On February 16th the Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key signed a new Investment Protocol between the two countries, which updates the bilateral Closer [...]
Australia and New Zealand have cut red-tape surrounding business conducted between the two countries, raising the levels which can be invested without requiring approval.
On February 16th the Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key signed a new Investment Protocol between the two countries, which updates the bilateral Closer Economic Relations (CER) trade agreement held by Australia and New Zealand. The newly signed agreement will align the CER with contemporary free trade agreements, and will cut ... Read More
Jan 27, 2011
The Labour Party and the National Party are already squaring off for the upcoming general election, having begun making promises concerning tax cuts, tax exemptions, and an improved economic performance for New Zealand. Over January 25th and January 26th both Prime Minister John Key and Labour Party leader Phil Goff kicked off the election year [...]
The Labour Party and the National Party are already squaring off for the upcoming general election, having begun making promises concerning tax cuts, tax exemptions, and an improved economic performance for New Zealand.
Over January 25th and January 26th both Prime Minister John Key and Labour Party leader Phil Goff kicked off the election year by giving their own respective speeches announcing their views on the New Zealand economy and the country’s tax future.
On January 25th Phil Goff gave his State of the ... Read More
May 17, 2010
Prime Minister John Key has given strong indication that top-marginal personal tax rates will be significantly cut in the upcoming Government Budget. He justified the decision by claiming it will decrease the “brain drain” seen in New Zealand. On May 17th John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand, appeared in a television interview and made [...]
Prime Minister John Key has given strong indication that top-marginal personal tax rates will be significantly cut in the upcoming Government Budget. He justified the decision by claiming it will decrease the “brain drain” seen in New Zealand.
On May 17th John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand, appeared in a television interview and made it clear that the upcoming budget will feature cuts to personal taxes across all levels, but with special emphasis on top-marginal rates. John Key’s comments led economist ... Read More