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From selling deodorant to running the country: New Zealand’s new PM, Christopher Luxon

He is a former Air NZ chief executive, millionaire and committed Christian, but Luxon remains a bit of an enigma

The Guardian - AU

Decoding major parties' economic credentials

There's no real data to suggest the economy is better off under a National or Labour government, writes Andrew Bevin

Newsroom.co.nz

Public sector headcount rises in last pre-election recruitment drive

The public administration and safety sector takes on 2,300 new workers in past month, even as Government and Opposition parties call for restraint. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

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National's road costings don't include inflation

National used figures from as far back as 2015 without adjusting for increased costs since then, leaving a gap of at least $2.5 billion in its roading budget, reports @marcdaalder

Newsroom.co.nz

National, tell us how your plans add up

National has made confident statements about its spending plans and economic management. It should be honest about how it will be paid for, writes the CTU's Craig Renney.

Newsroom.co.nz

There has to be a better way to measure a recession

Did NZ really dip into recession this year? Not until unemployment starts to rise ... that's the measure that affects real people. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

The public sector problems behind talk of 'consultant crackdown'

Are contractors and consultants a waste of money or a "necessary evil"?

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Electric vehicle sales accelerate to record highs in New Zealand

Environmental awareness and government-backed subsidies have contributed to the spike, while Australian purchases remain stuck in the slow lane

The Guardian - AU

Ardern lands industrial relations reform

New Zealand has legislated for a return to sector-wide agreements in the biggest industrial relations shake-up in three decades.

AAP

Is the grass greener in New Zealand? How the Kiwis are tackling labour shortages

While the country’s official unemployment figure is at a record low, both employers and workers are wrestling with a variety of problems.

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Fuel prices putting off job candidates as businesses feel inflation crunch

Job-seekers are pinching their pennies and turning down roles that require lengthy travel, while employers are feeling the crunch of rising costs

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