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Budget 2011

Budget deficit of NZ$4.3 bln in 7 months to end of January is NZ$473 mln worse than pre-election forecast; Tax revenues 3% below forecasts
6th Mar 12, 10:03am
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Budget deficit of NZ$4.3 bln in 7 months to end of January is NZ$473 mln worse than pre-election forecast; Tax revenues 3% below forecasts
Energy companies earmarked for govt sell-off keep 2010 values, as govt begins work on getting Mighty River Power ready for sale
23rd Dec 11, 1:21pm
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Energy companies earmarked for govt sell-off keep 2010 values, as govt begins work on getting Mighty River Power ready for sale
Finance Minister Bill English says SOE share sell-downs to get money out of bank accounts and help build the economy
29th Nov 11, 5:30pm
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Finance Minister Bill English says SOE share sell-downs to get money out of bank accounts and help build the economy
No December update from Treasury for incoming govt due to PREFU; Incoming 2008 govt asked for one due to Lehman collapse, global turmoil
29th Nov 11, 9:20am
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No December update from Treasury for incoming govt due to PREFU; Incoming 2008 govt asked for one due to Lehman collapse, global turmoil
PM Key announces NZ$150 mln investment in 'advanced technology institute' over 5 yrs; To be paid for with Budget allowance; SOE sale cash used too
3rd Nov 11, 12:30pm
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PM Key announces NZ$150 mln investment in 'advanced technology institute' over 5 yrs; To be paid for with Budget allowance; SOE sale cash used too
NZICA says IRD's plans to stop holiday home owners from claiming tax for private use of homes will create complexity and inefficiency
12th Oct 11, 6:36pm
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NZICA says IRD's plans to stop holiday home owners from claiming tax for private use of homes will create complexity and inefficiency
Double Shot Interview: David Cunliffe says Double Downgrade a response to National Government's failure on foreign debt and current account deficit
30th Sep 11, 11:33pm
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Double Shot Interview: David Cunliffe says Double Downgrade a response to National Government's failure on foreign debt and current account deficit
Opinion: Bernard Hickey says the government can't just brush off the Double-Downgrade of NZ's sovereign credit rating as an accidental or irrelevant mistake
30th Sep 11, 10:56pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey says the government can't just brush off the Double-Downgrade of NZ's sovereign credit rating as an accidental or irrelevant mistake
English tells Key mood among global economic policy makers "very dark," but PM still expects 2014/15 return to govt surplus
26th Sep 11, 5:14pm
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English tells Key mood among global economic policy makers "very dark," but PM still expects 2014/15 return to govt surplus
Growth in year to March 2013 won't be as good as previously thought due to higher NZ$ and weak exports, NZIER consensus forecasts show
19th Sep 11, 12:04pm
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Growth in year to March 2013 won't be as good as previously thought due to higher NZ$ and weak exports, NZIER consensus forecasts show
English: Risks building for NZ economy due to EU crisis, Aussie jitters and US stalemate; 'Demand for exports could fall, funding lines at risk'
13th Sep 11, 3:36pm
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English: Risks building for NZ economy due to EU crisis, Aussie jitters and US stalemate; 'Demand for exports could fall, funding lines at risk'
Replenishing EQC would be funded by homeowners through insurance policies, as all taxpayers are already paying quake costs, English says
6th Sep 11, 4:35pm
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Replenishing EQC would be funded by homeowners through insurance policies, as all taxpayers are already paying quake costs, English says
Government hopes possible NZ$1 bln price tag on High Court's EQC ruling is worst-case scenario, Finance Minister English says
6th Sep 11, 11:43am
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Government hopes possible NZ$1 bln price tag on High Court's EQC ruling is worst-case scenario, Finance Minister English says
Treasury looking at downward revision of NZ Budget growth forecasts due to weaker international outlook & increased global risks
5th Sep 11, 2:55pm
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Treasury looking at downward revision of NZ Budget growth forecasts due to weaker international outlook & increased global risks
Government still eyeing savings tax break, but complexities and poor IRD computer systems stand in the way
13th Aug 11, 12:43pm
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Government still eyeing savings tax break, but complexities and poor IRD computer systems stand in the way
NZ government surplus track could be more challenging given global market turmoil, but give things time to settle down first, English says
11th Aug 11, 3:59pm
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NZ government surplus track could be more challenging given global market turmoil, but give things time to settle down first, English says
Govt debt front-loading 'over,' although DMO quietly borrows NZ$700m as foreign investors flock to NZ amid global crises
3rd Aug 11, 6:01pm
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Govt debt front-loading 'over,' although DMO quietly borrows NZ$700m as foreign investors flock to NZ amid global crises
Treasury estimates only 30 cents in every extra dollar put into KiwiSaver is actually new savings
30th Jun 11, 5:07pm
by Amanda Morrall
Treasury estimates only 30 cents in every extra dollar put into KiwiSaver is actually new savings
Treasury releases Budget advice to Ministers on KiwiSaver, Working for Families, SOE sell-downs
30th Jun 11, 1:07pm
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Treasury releases Budget advice to Ministers on KiwiSaver, Working for Families, SOE sell-downs
Here's how over 250,000 students are using and abusing over NZ$2.1 billion of interest free loans and allowances. Your experience?
29th Jun 11, 5:26pm
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Here's how over 250,000 students are using and abusing over NZ$2.1 billion of interest free loans and allowances. Your experience?
EQC acted quickly after Feb quake to get reinsurance in place, has sufficient reserves, Finance Minister English says
14th Jun 11, 2:34pm
EQC acted quickly after Feb quake to get reinsurance in place, has sufficient reserves, Finance Minister English says
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues NZ needs long term thinking rather than tactics on the NZ$'s rise into the stratosphere
13th Jun 11, 8:04am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues NZ needs long term thinking rather than tactics on the NZ$'s rise into the stratosphere
Huge support for new long-term government bond leads to NZ$1.947bln of bids for just NZ$300mln of bonds
10th Jun 11, 3:35pm
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Huge support for new long-term government bond leads to NZ$1.947bln of bids for just NZ$300mln of bonds
Govt optimistic about growth forecasts now Treasury has figured out how much consumers have altered spending habits, English says
8th Jun 11, 5:11pm
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Govt optimistic about growth forecasts now Treasury has figured out how much consumers have altered spending habits, English says
Govt fully aware its borrowing programme is creating demand for NZ$, potentially pushing currency up, English says
7th Jun 11, 9:25am
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Govt fully aware its borrowing programme is creating demand for NZ$, potentially pushing currency up, English says