NZ Treasury

The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity

The Coalition Government was elected to crack down on spending and get the Crown accounts back into balance — just don’t call it austerity

Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower

Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower

Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget

Donald Trump’s tariffs will hinder economic growth but Nicola Willis vows to follow fiscal plan in upcoming budget

House prices are unlikely to surge as long-term interest rates remain steady despite cuts to the Official Cash Rate, Treasury’s chief economist says

House prices are unlikely to surge as long-term interest rates remain steady despite cuts to the Official Cash Rate, Treasury’s chief economist says

Non-bank deposit takers will be included in the Deposit Compensation Scheme starting in mid-2025. Our rate tables now identify these regulated financial institutions

Non-bank deposit takers will be included in the Deposit Compensation Scheme starting in mid-2025. Our rate tables now identify these regulated financial institutions

Protests and economic criticism cloud Coalition’s first anniversary as pressure mounts for it to deliver on campaign promises

Protests and economic criticism cloud Coalition’s first anniversary as pressure mounts for it to deliver on campaign promises

Updated Treasury forecasts will show the recession lasting longer and budget deficits worsening, chief economist Dominick Stephens says

Updated Treasury forecasts will show the recession lasting longer and budget deficits worsening, chief economist Dominick Stephens says

Ian Rennie appointed Secretary to the Treasury having worked in the public service for more than 30 years

Ian Rennie appointed Secretary to the Treasury having worked in the public service for more than 30 years

Working from home could help New Zealand tackle its productivity problem, according to one Stanford economist

Working from home could help New Zealand tackle its productivity problem, according to one Stanford economist

The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Major tax cuts in the Australian Budget; the problem with Facebook; and Treasury suggests a capital gains tax as part of 'structural reform'

The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Major tax cuts in the Australian Budget; the problem with Facebook; and Treasury suggests a capital gains tax as part of 'structural reform'

Treasury advice released this week warned the Coalition Government it would struggle to fund its election promises without raising tax revenues

Treasury advice released this week warned the Coalition Government it would struggle to fund its election promises without raising tax revenues

Nicola Willis is considering a new fiscal rule and independent watchdog after recommendations by the OECD

Nicola Willis is considering a new fiscal rule and independent watchdog after recommendations by the OECD

Finance Minister Nicola Willis admits New Zealand’s current debt levels are prudent but says they shouldn’t be allowed to rise

Finance Minister Nicola Willis admits New Zealand’s current debt levels are prudent but says they shouldn’t be allowed to rise

Coalition Government plans to press ahead with tax cuts and pursue economic growth as Treasury warns the downturn could go deeper

Coalition Government plans to press ahead with tax cuts and pursue economic growth as Treasury warns the downturn could go deeper

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says higher interest rates and rising unemployment could mean the Government has less money to work with in the next budget

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says higher interest rates and rising unemployment could mean the Government has less money to work with in the next budget