NZers' main economic priority: Getting back to work - research

New Zealanders overwhelmingly want economic stimulus measures which get people back to work.

A Horizon Research survey of policies to stimulate the economy finds 79% support "getting people back to work".

This equates to support by an estimated 2,830,000 adults.

Govt books reflect swift action to protect NZers from COVID-19 impact - Robertson

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Crown accounts released today show how quickly the Government got money out the door to help New Zealanders as COVID-19 hit the country.

National Party's support ideas sensible - BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ says National’s proposals for business support would help build investment and confidence.

Chief Executive Kirk Hope says National’s proposals for cash grants, low-interest loans and a higher cap on depreciation are sensible options.

National would get New Zealand working again

Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges has today announced the first part of National’s plan for getting New Zealand working again.

"New Zealand has flattened the curve. Our first priority now must be to lift the restrictions that are flattening the economy.

'Proposed Cannabis Bill an opportunity to exemplify equity based law in NZ'

On the 1st of May the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill was released by Justice Minister Andrew Little. This is the final version of the proposed legislation which will be put to voters at the 2020 general election in the form of a referendum.

Cannabis could raise $490 million in taxes per year - NZIER

Cannabis could raise $490 million in taxes per year, but careful design and implementation are needed to avoid unintended consequences, NZIER finds.

Kiwis will be asked Do you support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill? in a non-binding referendum on 19 September 2020.

We need a Firestarter to ignite the post-lockdown recovery - Kiwibank

A breakthrough bonus made available after we escape level 3 (or level 2) lockdown will ignite activity. And the Government can tailor the cash handout to suit.

Higher inflation in March quarter - Stats NZ

The consumers price index (CPI) rose 0.8 percent in the March 2020 quarter influenced by rising prices for cigarettes, and rentals for housing, Stats NZ said today.

IRD to continue providing essential services

Inland Revenue is continuing to provide essential services for business and individual customers, including payments to Working for Families customers and the administration of Child Support.

Stronger dose of rescue remedy needed for SMEs - Auckland Business Chamber

Hundreds of thousands of small to medium enterprises are fighting for survival, reeling in shock and bewilderment from the plunge in incomes, disruption to life as we know it and the gravity of our national economic situation from coronavirus. Intensive care is needed now.