Treasury

Govt unperturbed by bank lobby warning of potential credit crunch

12 Feb 19, 5:22pm

Proposed requirements for banks to hold more capital won't cause KiwiBuild catastrophe or economic slowdown, according to Twyford and Robertson
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'We’re confronted by a major conundrum'

7 Feb 19, 3:25pm

Stephen Forbes

24 comments

Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff should find money for an apparent City Rail Link shortfall instead of worrying about light rail
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Would your bank deposits be safe if a bank failed?

6 Feb 19, 8:30am

Geof Mortlock

74 comments

Geof Mortlock argues New Zealand needs stronger protection for depositors to counter the Reserve Bank’s 'odd approach' to managing a bank failure
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National says Auckland light rail project doesn't stack up

31 Jan 19, 5:00am

Stephen Forbes

78 comments

National Party transport spokesman Paul Goldsmith backs Treasury concerns about the proposed Auckland light rail project, saying it is politically driven
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National pledges to adjust income tax brackets with inflation

30 Jan 19, 3:03pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

89 comments

Bridges targets middle class by committing to changing income tax brackets in line with inflation; Robertson says Bridges has found Joyce's fiscal hole in his backyard
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Treasury airs concerns about the proposed Auckland light rail project

29 Jan 19, 10:59am

Stephen Forbes

51 comments

Treasury report shows tensions with the Minister of Transport Phil Twyford over 'extremely complex' Auckland light rail project
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Waiting game for Auckland light rail business case

25 Jan 19, 1:43pm

Stephen Forbes

27 comments

The NZ Super Fund remains committed to its proposal to build & operate Auckland’s light rail network with a Canadian partner, but the business case remains up in the air
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KiwiBuild not costing us, yet...

19 Jan 19, 9:00am

Jenée Tibshraeny

59 comments

Why five months into the 2019 financial year none of the $90 million Treasury had set aside for KiwiBuild had been touched
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Prudence from both directions

21 Dec 18, 3:52pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

22 comments

Why critics of Grant Robertson's fiscal responsibility should remember the alternative is even more prudence
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Did Treasury take Twyford's criticism on board?

16 Dec 18, 8:29am

Jenée Tibshraeny

9 comments

Treasury cuts forecasts of govt spending on KiwiBuild in recognition of private investment; Flags govt exposure to a property market downturn
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Robertson reveals his 'wellbeing' budget priorities

13 Dec 18, 1:03pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

55 comments

Finance Minister Grant Robertson's wellbeing budget to smash silos between government departments
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What to look out for from Robertson on Thursday

12 Dec 18, 7:52am

Jenée Tibshraeny

5 comments

Capacity constraints, prudence and wellbeing set to feature in the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update and Budget Policy Statement on Thursday
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Govt launches $100m green investment fund

5 Dec 18, 12:43pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

36 comments

Treasury sets up company to invest in 'low emissions' businesses possibly involving the likes of electric vehicles, energy efficient buildings & low-emissions farming practices
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'It’s kind of an exciting day for Treasury'

4 Dec 18, 5:29pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

15 comments

Treasury releases the first version of its Living Standards Framework Dashboard that will help inform Grant Robertson's 'Wellbeing Budget'
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'Kiwibank would need to undergo fundamental change'

12 Nov 18, 10:33am

Gareth Vaughan

Treasury to probe 'fundamental change' and growth required by Kiwibank to take on core government banking in 2023
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Bringing the banks and non-banks together?

3 Nov 18, 9:19am

David Hargreaves

A new 'streamlined' system of prudential supervision covering both banks and non-bank deposit takers is strongly suggested in the consultation document for next stage of Reserve Bank Act
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Depositor protection looms large

2 Nov 18, 11:08am

David Hargreaves

69 comments

Consultation document for next stage of Reserve Bank Act review gives clear signals that some form of formal protection for bank depositors is likely to be introduced
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Treasury has issues with advice quality and staff over-work

17 Oct 18, 3:30pm

David Hargreaves

5 comments

Treasury head Gabriel Maklouf says providing the new Government with advice on complex issues 'had an impact on the quality of what we could deliver' and also had an impact on the wellbeing of Treasury staff
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Risks-a-plenty dampen economist's growth forecasts

12 Oct 18, 5:02am

Jenée Tibshraeny

54 comments

Infometrics' Gareth Kiernan sees enough speed bumps on the horizon to slow economic growth more than the market expects; says it's time for LVRs to be eased
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