Budget 2011
Earthquake levy has same risk as increasing debt in terms of credit rating, hence need for control of budget spending, English says
24th Mar 11, 7:19pm
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Earthquake levy has same risk as increasing debt in terms of credit rating, hence need for control of budget spending, English says
NZDMO increases value of bonds offered in today's tender by NZ$500m to NZ$950m due to investor demand
24th Mar 11, 11:02am
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NZDMO increases value of bonds offered in today's tender by NZ$500m to NZ$950m due to investor demand
Labour plans mixture of debt, spending cuts and higher top tax rate to pay for quake costs and revive economy
23rd Mar 11, 6:30pm
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Labour plans mixture of debt, spending cuts and higher top tax rate to pay for quake costs and revive economy
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
PM Key says housing market concern hit Q4 GDP; 'Zero budget' could hit economy, but govt wants people to keep spending
21st Mar 11, 9:14am
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PM Key says housing market concern hit Q4 GDP; 'Zero budget' could hit economy, but govt wants people to keep spending
Despite the OCR cut the AUD holds the key to Kiwi dollar direction
17th Mar 11, 11:11am
Despite the OCR cut the AUD holds the key to Kiwi dollar direction
Treasury figures show budget deficit deepening as corporate, GST and income tax revenues are weaker than expected
8th Mar 11, 10:28am
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Treasury figures show budget deficit deepening as corporate, GST and income tax revenues are weaker than expected
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
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?
NZIER slashes GDP growth forecast to 0.3% from 2.3%, but only half of cut due to earthquake
1st Mar 11, 7:44am
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NZIER slashes GDP growth forecast to 0.3% from 2.3%, but only half of cut due to earthquake
Treasury monitoring price bubble in China; NZ in trouble if Eurocrisis goes past Spain, Secretary Whitehead says
28th Feb 11, 7:04pm
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Treasury monitoring price bubble in China; NZ in trouble if Eurocrisis goes past Spain, Secretary Whitehead says
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues an earthquake levy is fairer and safer than taking on more foreign debt
28th Feb 11, 5:07pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues an earthquake levy is fairer and safer than taking on more foreign debt
PM Key favours trebling EQC levy to get disaster fund back to NZ$6 billion over 9 years
28th Feb 11, 12:09pm
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PM Key favours trebling EQC levy to get disaster fund back to NZ$6 billion over 9 years
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?
Building and Construction Minister Williamson calls for public submissions on 'Leaky Homes Bill'
11th Feb 11, 10:48am
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Building and Construction Minister Williamson calls for public submissions on 'Leaky Homes Bill'
Retirement Commissioner says default KiwiSaver rate should be 4%; Has no money to roll out financial literacy materials to schools
11th Feb 11, 9:45am
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Retirement Commissioner says default KiwiSaver rate should be 4%; Has no money to roll out financial literacy materials to schools
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
NZ govt debt won't worry agencies until it hits 30% of GDP, and it will only reach 28.5%, PM Key says
20th Dec 10, 2:23pm
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NZ govt debt won't worry agencies until it hits 30% of GDP, and it will only reach 28.5%, PM Key says
Why John Key's relaxed approach to growing public debt is dangerous and why Bill English should help him embrace the curmudgeon within
17th Dec 10, 9:13pm
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Why John Key's relaxed approach to growing public debt is dangerous and why Bill English should help him embrace the curmudgeon within
PM John Key says New Zealanders should not panic over fiscal situation; Goff accuses Key of having no plan
14th Dec 10, 4:34pm
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PM John Key says New Zealanders should not panic over fiscal situation; Goff accuses Key of having no plan