Revenue Minister Simon Watts this month unveiled plans to change the Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) regime to give some foreigners with illiquid investments offshore an additional, possibly more advantageous, way of paying tax.

He said the Government would also consider exempting more Kiwis from the FIF rules, which incentivise domestic investment, but can be an administrative nightmare.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacked the current concerns - and explained why people are calling on the Government to go further.

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Revenue Minister Simon Watts this month unveiled plans to change the Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) regime to give some foreigners with illiquid investments offshore an additional, possibly more advantageous, way of paying tax.
He said the Government would also consider exempting more Kiwis from the FIF rules, which incentivise domestic investment, but can be an administrative nightmare.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacked the current concerns - and explained why people are calling on the Government to go further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government looking to change the Foreign Investment Fund regime

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The day to day implications of a landmark UK court ruling - that the term woman refers to biological sex  - are not yet known.

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled the definition of sex is binary and cannot apply to those with a gender recognition certificate.

UK correspondent Enda Brady explains what this ruling could mean going forward.

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The day to day implications of a landmark UK court ruling - that the term woman refers to biological sex &nbsp;- are not yet known.
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled the definition of sex is binary and cannot apply to those with a gender recognition certificate.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explains what this ruling could mean going forward.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex

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With China and the US promising trade war escalations, economists are speculating about the future of the tariffs and how they'll impact global economies.

Some have have drawn parallels with the Great Depression - and warned the world should be prepared for a downturn. 

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further.

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With China and the US promising trade war escalations, economists are speculating about the future of the tariffs and how they'll impact global economies.
Some have have drawn parallels with the Great Depression - and warned the world should be prepared for a downturn.&nbsp;
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the future of Trump's tariffs - and what it could mean for the economy

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Craig Renney from the CTU joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Labour is talking up the potential of a snap election, saying 'we are ready'. Do we think there's a chance Winston Peters is going to blow it all up - or is Labour just stirring? 

Do we think Simeon Brown is being too hard on the senior doctors - given how badly we need them in this country?

New Zealanders’ concerns about the impact of climate change has declined to 69 percent from 76 percent in 2022 and 80 percent in 2023. Why do we care less? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Craig Renney from the CTU joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Labour is talking up the potential of a snap election, saying 'we are ready'. Do we think there's a chance Winston Peters is going to blow it all up - or is Labour just stirring?&nbsp;
Do we think Simeon Brown is being too hard on the senior doctors - given how badly we need them in this country?
New Zealanders’ concerns about the impact of climate change has declined to 69 percent from 76 percent in 2022 and 80 percent in 2023. Why do we care less?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Do we have to worry about a snap election?

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government looking to change the Foreign Investment Fund regime

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