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New Zealand government unveils plans to boost spending, sees slightly lower budget surplus
WELLINGTON New Zealand's new Labour-led government said it expects a reduced budget surplus next year as increased spending on families and housing is only partly offset by scrapping tax cuts proposed by the previous administration.
Markets relieved that 'well known' Orr will head NZ central bank
WELLINGTON New Zealand's appointment of national pension fund chief Adrian Orr as the next central bank governor was welcomed by investors who had feared that a dual mandate under the new Labour-led government could have led to more unorthodox monetary policy.
Fonterra to pay Danone lower than expected $125 million over contamination scare
WELLINGTON New Zealand dairy firm Fonterra has been ordered to pay French company Danone SA 105 million euros (£92.4 million) over a contamination scare, a smaller than expected sum, though it prompted Fonterra to cut its earnings forecast.
New Zealand finance minister says new RBNZ governor must take on dual mandate
WELLINGTON New Zealand's finance minister said on Friday the country's next central bank governor must be willing to adopt his government's plan to include employment in the bank's mandate, and he was willing to reject any candidate who was not the "right person".
NZ central bank looks ahead to faster inflation, earlier hike
WELLINGTON Fiscal stimulus from a new Labour-led government and a weaker currency would lead to faster inflation and probably an earlier rise in interest rates, New Zealand's central bank said on Thursday - sending the local dollar sharply higher.
New Zealand PM says no immediate cut to immigration
WELLINGTON New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, elected on a protectionist platform which included cutting immigration to ease a housing crisis, said on Tuesday her Labour government would not immediately slash migrant numbers.
New Zealand PM Ardern says not concerned by fall in NZ dollar
WELLINGTON New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday she was "not at all" concerned by a recent fall in the New Zealand dollar.
New Zealand government may fast-track RBNZ reforms ahead of law changes
WELLINGTON New Zealand's Labour-led government could make changes to the central bank as early as March by appointing a reforming governor and making a prompt shift to policy settings, a former bank official and economists say.
New Zealand protectionist Winston Peters appointed deputy PM, foreign minister
WELLINGTON Veteran protectionist politician Winston Peters was appointed New Zealand's new deputy prime minister and foreign minister on Wednesday, saying he would seek a greater voice in international affairs, including North Korea.
Incoming New Zealand government to review central bank objectives
WELLINGTON New Zealand's new government plans to review and reform the Central Bank Act to possibly include employment, alongside inflation, as a dual target, Labour Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday.
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