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Tararua District Council proposes 13 per cent rates increase
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Wealthy people aren't paying much tax - and the Government isn't changing that.
IRD opens the books: How much tax do NZ’s wealthiest pay?
The Government will today reveal how much tax the rich pay compared to ordinary Kiwis.
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Hastings council reveals 8.5 per cent rates rise, other councils to announce rises
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'It’s going to be a tough year': Bleak new recession forecast for NZ
Experts are predicting a GDP fall of around 2 per cent by early 2024.
Business backing huge solar farm fails, creditors want $12.3m
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NZ could face $24 billion bill to hit 2030 climate targets, officials warn
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