Wed, December 4, 2024

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump Appointees Kash Patel and Massad Boulos Are Not Neocons (opinion)

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

The British state is blind

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Scottish Budget 2024 LIVE as SNP Government confirms it will lift two-child cap

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems consider whether Biden should 'clear the slate' and pardon Trump

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Rise above politics, help landslide-hit Wayanad people: Priyanka to Shah

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Should U.S. Strip Presidents of Pardon Power?

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Bangladesh needs comprehensive reforms in economy, governance, bureaucracy, judiciary: CA

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Patience, loyalty to party leadership and strategic acumen pay off for Fadnavis

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

A terrible set of numbers for a treasurer and Reserve Bank governor

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows ch .. tic recent history: A look at the crucial context

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Jackson Ole Sapit orders Bungoma bishop to return Ruto's KSh 5m offertory: "It's unfortunate"

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Keep politics out of city markets, minister tells Kampala leaders

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

North Korea, Russia and China watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Akal Takht moves to reset itself and Akali Dal. But will it succeed?

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

I'm Not Hindi Bhashi Either: Nirmala Sitharaman Responds To Gaurav Gogoi

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Philippines and China in South China Sea confrontation

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Election 2024: So who are the Independent TDs and what price their support?

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

It's not just Kash Patel. Many Trump picks have suggested retribution.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump considers replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to run Pentagon, WSJ reports

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Key US allies paralyzed awaiting Trump's return to world stage

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'Prepare for real justice': MAGA senator issues threat to DOJ and FBI

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Tokyo gov't employees to get 4-day workweek option from April 2025

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

China stacked the deck against Augusta-made golf carts. Here's what America did about it

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Vietnam government plans to reduce 5 ministries in streamlining effort
Tue, December 3, 2024

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Maharashtra government formation highlights: Deve .. vis meets Eknath Shinde at his official residence

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

New York is 'broke' and can't afford these migrants, columnist explains

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Jonah Goldberg: Why the American media and their critics won't stop telling the same lie

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Tarrant County OKs another $800k in response to jail death and mistreatment lawsuits

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Albanese government put 'enormous gulf' between Australia and US with its Israel stance

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Musk and Ramaswamy Want to Do One Good Thing

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

DOGE leaders Musk and Ramaswamy float ditching daylight saving time

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Biden's pardon of Hunter: A flip-flop or a lie?

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Who Is On Kash Patel's 'Random Enemies List'?

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Musk and Ramaswamy suggest ending time changes, reviving an effort that has failed in the past

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

How Polarized Politics Led South Korea to a Plunge Into Martial Law

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump team agrees with Justice Dept to begin background checks

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Thune lays out plan for separate border and tax reconciliation bills

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Inslee freezes hiring in state agencies amid $400M budget shortfall

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump signs agreement to allow Justice Department to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

New disability ministers will 'champion' inclusion and accessibility - minister

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

BNP voice concern over attack on Bangladesh mission

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

What is Hegseth's strategy to win senators over ahead of confirmation hearings?

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump Says He Will Block Acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese Firm

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'An improper use of power': Peters, other Michigan Democrats rip Biden's pardon of his son

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Justice Dept.'s Apolitical Tradition Is Challenged by 2 Presidents

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Cuomo: Me, Trump and Adams are the same.

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Progressives' Plan for Handling Trump Is Too Clever to Work

Reducing Government spending needed to boost growth and tax system unfair on workers - new Treasury boss

Cuts to Government spending are probably helping the economy recover over the medium term by reducing inflationary pressure and allowing the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) lower. That was the opinion of Treasury and its new Secretary Ian Rennie,
The new Treasury Secretary, Caralee McLiesh, has emphasized the need for reducing government spending to stimulate economic growth in New Zealand. In her first major speech, she highlighted that the current tax system disproportionately burdens workers, suggesting that tax reforms could help address this inequity. McLiesh also pointed out the necessity for fiscal discipline to manage the country's debt, which has been exacerbated by recent economic challenges. She advocates for a balanced approach to public spending, aiming to enhance productivity and economic resilience while ensuring that the tax system supports rather than hinders economic participants. Her comments come at a time when New Zealand faces economic recovery post-Covid, with a focus on sustainable growth and fairness in taxation.

Read the Full The New Zealand Herald Article at:
[ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/reducing-government-spending-needed-to-boost-growth-and-tax-system-unfair-on-workers-new-treasury-boss/6LWCBHVOEJGZJOT5OC2A6UQXKQ/ ]