Bill English
April 1 tax changes will mean govt's 2010 tax package will be fiscally negative for 2 more years as it struggles with quake costs
23rd Mar 11, 5:52pm
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April 1 tax changes will mean govt's 2010 tax package will be fiscally negative for 2 more years as it struggles with quake costs
'We should pay back our own debts in fairness to future generations,' Finance Minister Bill English says
22nd Mar 11, 6:13pm
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'We should pay back our own debts in fairness to future generations,' Finance Minister Bill English says
Key, English warn of 'zero budget' as fears grow that Standard and Poor's may downgrade NZ govt and bank credit ratings
22nd Mar 11, 12:27pm
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Key, English warn of 'zero budget' as fears grow that Standard and Poor's may downgrade NZ govt and bank credit ratings
S&P review of its sovereign credit rating methodology - on its own - 'shouldn't see NZ downgraded'
18th Mar 11, 4:14pm
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S&P review of its sovereign credit rating methodology - on its own - 'shouldn't see NZ downgraded'
Finance Minister Bill English says after earthquake govt return to suplus now more likely in 2015/16 than 2014/15
17th Mar 11, 12:45pm
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Finance Minister Bill English says after earthquake govt return to suplus now more likely in 2015/16 than 2014/15
'Nationwide' local authority funding agency a step closer; Aims to save NZ$25 million a year
16th Mar 11, 12:45pm
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'Nationwide' local authority funding agency a step closer; Aims to save NZ$25 million a year
Interest spikes in South Canterbury Finance's 64 hectare Belfast Park after the Christchurch earthquake
15th Mar 11, 3:42pm
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Interest spikes in South Canterbury Finance's 64 hectare Belfast Park after the Christchurch earthquake
EQC has less than NZ$1 billion reinsurance in place if another event were to strike tomorrow, PM Key says
14th Mar 11, 5:06pm
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EQC has less than NZ$1 billion reinsurance in place if another event were to strike tomorrow, PM Key says
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Govt's min wage advice; Brownlee's 'making it up'; Weldon's fundraising abilities; Chaplin's bricks
11th Mar 11, 4:16pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Govt's min wage advice; Brownlee's 'making it up'; Weldon's fundraising abilities; Chaplin's bricks
Govt, Reserve Bank to consider what will replace Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme due to end in 2011
11th Mar 11, 10:22am
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Govt, Reserve Bank to consider what will replace Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme due to end in 2011
RBNZ Governor Bollard says he was not pressured by govt to cut OCR; Met with Finance Minister to discuss quake responses
10th Mar 11, 12:10pm
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RBNZ Governor Bollard says he was not pressured by govt to cut OCR; Met with Finance Minister to discuss quake responses
Govt unlikely to meddle in insurance market, Asst Earthquake Minister Williamson says; Recommends people get creative
9th Mar 11, 4:27pm
Govt unlikely to meddle in insurance market, Asst Earthquake Minister Williamson says; Recommends people get creative
Govt has no choice but to increase debt this year; No new taxes expected to pay for quakes, Bill English says
7th Mar 11, 8:50am
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Govt has no choice but to increase debt this year; No new taxes expected to pay for quakes, Bill English says
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Left & right fight over Wff; Crampton's US free trade worries; Collins next Nat leader?; Charlie Chaplin
4th Mar 11, 12:24pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Left & right fight over Wff; Crampton's US free trade worries; Collins next Nat leader?; Charlie Chaplin
Bill English says can't rule out getting rid of Working for Families or interest free student loans. Your view?
1st Mar 11, 3:56pm
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Bill English says can't rule out getting rid of Working for Families or interest free student loans. Your view?
Government borrowing likely to increase as result of quake, Finance Minister English says
27th Feb 11, 11:35am
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Government borrowing likely to increase as result of quake, Finance Minister English says
Government insists Tuesday's quake definitely a new event in terms of EQC's NZ$2.5 billion reinsurance
24th Feb 11, 6:31pm
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Government insists Tuesday's quake definitely a new event in terms of EQC's NZ$2.5 billion reinsurance
Govt covered for quake because reinsurance was put in place after Sept quake, Finance Minister English says
22nd Feb 11, 5:34pm
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Govt covered for quake because reinsurance was put in place after Sept quake, Finance Minister English says
Finance Minister Bill English says he wants restraint in increased spending allowance to continue in future govt budgets
17th Feb 11, 12:50pm
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Finance Minister Bill English says he wants restraint in increased spending allowance to continue in future govt budgets
Government set to replace 3 year old BMW 7 series limousines with new models at NZ$200,000 each. Your view?
15th Feb 11, 10:05pm
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Government set to replace 3 year old BMW 7 series limousines with new models at NZ$200,000 each. Your view?
Can't stop Kiwi's from skipping the pond instead we need to capitalise on our strengths as small but nimble primary sector producer, says English
15th Feb 11, 10:50am
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Can't stop Kiwi's from skipping the pond instead we need to capitalise on our strengths as small but nimble primary sector producer, says English
Opinion: We'll be in the proverbial for some time yet if the Finance Minister's comments are anything to go by
9th Feb 11, 5:59pm
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Opinion: We'll be in the proverbial for some time yet if the Finance Minister's comments are anything to go by
Finance Minister English says recovery will have some challenges in 2011, puts onus on tradeable sector to get unemployment down
9th Feb 11, 1:26pm
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Finance Minister English says recovery will have some challenges in 2011, puts onus on tradeable sector to get unemployment down
Finance Minister Bill English says Budget 2011 to be themed on savings and investment
9th Feb 11, 12:43pm
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Finance Minister Bill English says Budget 2011 to be themed on savings and investment
Opinion: Bill English attempts to rationalise the irrational currency markets