Budget 2015
Finance Minister rejects calls for fiscal stimulus in the face of latest dairy slump; says GDP growth softening to 2.0-2.5%, but says automatic stabilisers of lower OCR and NZ$ is best response for now
11th Aug 15, 11:29am
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Finance Minister rejects calls for fiscal stimulus in the face of latest dairy slump; says GDP growth softening to 2.0-2.5%, but says automatic stabilisers of lower OCR and NZ$ is best response for now
Treasury reports NZ$1.176 bln Budget surplus for 11 mths to May; Corporate taxes above forecast; GST below forecast; Spending less than expected
8th Jul 15, 10:04am
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Treasury reports NZ$1.176 bln Budget surplus for 11 mths to May; Corporate taxes above forecast; GST below forecast; Spending less than expected
PM John Key says open to loosening Budget purse strings with infrastructure spending if economy slowed back to 2009 levels, but growth still robust and no current need for fiscal response
6th Jul 15, 5:09pm
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PM John Key says open to loosening Budget purse strings with infrastructure spending if economy slowed back to 2009 levels, but growth still robust and no current need for fiscal response
IRD lays out its proposals for taxing people who sell investment houses within two years of buying them
29th Jun 15, 3:30pm
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IRD lays out its proposals for taxing people who sell investment houses within two years of buying them
A maximum penalty of a $25,000 fine will be levelled against home buyers breaching the new rules requiring disclosure of IRD numbers
24th Jun 15, 3:22pm
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A maximum penalty of a $25,000 fine will be levelled against home buyers breaching the new rules requiring disclosure of IRD numbers
Largest KiwiSaver provider reports massive drop in new enrolments after Government axing of $1000 kick-start; says Govt needs 'no-surprises' policy
24th Jun 15, 11:30am
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Largest KiwiSaver provider reports massive drop in new enrolments after Government axing of $1000 kick-start; says Govt needs 'no-surprises' policy
Treasury reports NZ$448 mln OBEGAL Budget surplus in 10 mths to April; English says outlook a bit better; surplus in 2014/15 possible again; 'will be a close run thing'
9th Jun 15, 1:45pm
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Treasury reports NZ$448 mln OBEGAL Budget surplus in 10 mths to April; English says outlook a bit better; surplus in 2014/15 possible again; 'will be a close run thing'
Jenesa Jeram says social impact bonds have the potential to revolutionise public services
1st Jun 15, 7:01am
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Jenesa Jeram says social impact bonds have the potential to revolutionise public services
Bernard Hickey replays the latest NZ Super debate car crash and finds the cause - nearly 300,000 young non-voters
31st May 15, 5:01am
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Bernard Hickey replays the latest NZ Super debate car crash and finds the cause - nearly 300,000 young non-voters
Building and Housing Minister details first four Govt land sites in Auckland to be sold to developers to build 600 homes; sees first homes built by late 2016
29th May 15, 4:52pm
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Building and Housing Minister details first four Govt land sites in Auckland to be sold to developers to build 600 homes; sees first homes built by late 2016
Dave Grimmond likes the Budget 2015 drive to tackle child poverty by focusing resources on those under 6 to try and head off later costly interventions
26th May 15, 11:35am
Dave Grimmond likes the Budget 2015 drive to tackle child poverty by focusing resources on those under 6 to try and head off later costly interventions
PM rejects Andrew Little's claim the Government is being irresponsible by refusing to acknowledge issue with affordability of NZ Super or allow a debate
25th May 15, 9:38pm
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PM rejects Andrew Little's claim the Government is being irresponsible by refusing to acknowledge issue with affordability of NZ Super or allow a debate
Budget 2015 - Education
24th May 15, 8:47am
Budget 2015 - Education
Bill English and John Key are taking money off the rich and giving it to the poor in Budget 2015 as part of National's investment-led approach to cut welfare spending over the very long run
24th May 15, 6:04am
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Bill English and John Key are taking money off the rich and giving it to the poor in Budget 2015 as part of National's investment-led approach to cut welfare spending over the very long run
Labour's Andrew Little says rising cost of NZ Super 'scares the bejeesus out of me'; says unfair that those working over 65 get NZ Super when asked about means testing; but still committed to 65 retirement age
22nd May 15, 11:26am
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Labour's Andrew Little says rising cost of NZ Super 'scares the bejeesus out of me'; says unfair that those working over 65 get NZ Super when asked about means testing; but still committed to 65 retirement age
Budget 2015 - Summary of all spending plans
Government will tip millions of dollars into a new fund to facilitate development of its available land in Auckland: hopes first deal done in six months
21st May 15, 4:38pm
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Government will tip millions of dollars into a new fund to facilitate development of its available land in Auckland: hopes first deal done in six months
Terry Baucher finds a few surprises in Budget 2015 around Working For Families Tax credits, KiwiSaver and a brand new levy on tourists
21st May 15, 2:33pm
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Terry Baucher finds a few surprises in Budget 2015 around Working For Families Tax credits, KiwiSaver and a brand new levy on tourists
Here's a collection of some of the political and business comments offered on the Budget announcement
21st May 15, 2:25pm
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Here's a collection of some of the political and business comments offered on the Budget announcement
Treasury forecasts NZ$176 million Budget surplus for 2015/16; Govt dumps NZ$1,000 kick start for new KiwiSaver members; Benefits and Working For Family payments nudged up
21st May 15, 2:00pm
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Treasury forecasts NZ$176 million Budget surplus for 2015/16; Govt dumps NZ$1,000 kick start for new KiwiSaver members; Benefits and Working For Family payments nudged up
Housing Minister details audit of hundreds of Government land holdings found many vacant reserves, Defence, Education and MSD land; Govt eyes sale for housing developments
20th May 15, 8:09pm
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Housing Minister details audit of hundreds of Government land holdings found many vacant reserves, Defence, Education and MSD land; Govt eyes sale for housing developments
Despite some signs of stabilising dairy prices, economists see any chance of a sharp rebound in returns as a 'distant prospect'
20th May 15, 9:30am
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Despite some signs of stabilising dairy prices, economists see any chance of a sharp rebound in returns as a 'distant prospect'
English and Smith hint at new moves in Budget 2015 to free up more Govt land in Auckland; possibly encourating competition for councils in consenting; Child poverty measures downplayed
19th May 15, 1:37pm
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English and Smith hint at new moves in Budget 2015 to free up more Govt land in Auckland; possibly encourating competition for councils in consenting; Child poverty measures downplayed
Elizabeth Kerr talks Budget values ahead of this Thursday’s announcement
PM says new two year 'bright line' test for property traders is not a Capital Gains Tax; denies Auckland property a bubble; denies move was knee-jerk response to polling; Labour says PM forced to 'eat his words'
18th May 15, 10:11am
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PM says new two year 'bright line' test for property traders is not a Capital Gains Tax; denies Auckland property a bubble; denies move was knee-jerk response to polling; Labour says PM forced to 'eat his words'