Budget 2014
Finance Minister still has $1.7 bln left in the kitty after Govt sell-off of assets
15th May 14, 3:25pm
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Finance Minister still has $1.7 bln left in the kitty after Govt sell-off of assets
Cheque duty of 5c per cheque abolished. What's next, rebates for cassette players and fondue sets?
15th May 14, 3:01pm
Cheque duty of 5c per cheque abolished. What's next, rebates for cassette players and fondue sets?
We wrap-up some of the business reaction to Budget 2014
Forecast fiscal contraction in 2014/15 reverses into slight stimulus as Government announces bigger new spending allowances ahead of election
15th May 14, 2:08pm
Forecast fiscal contraction in 2014/15 reverses into slight stimulus as Government announces bigger new spending allowances ahead of election
Bernard Hickey picks out the 10 key details from Bill English's Budget 2014, including the potential for tax cuts and a loosening of fiscal policy
15th May 14, 2:01pm
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Bernard Hickey picks out the 10 key details from Bill English's Budget 2014, including the potential for tax cuts and a loosening of fiscal policy
John Key suggests National Government may include middle-class tax cuts in its platform for Sept 20 election
14th May 14, 2:48pm
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John Key suggests National Government may include middle-class tax cuts in its platform for Sept 20 election
Nick Smith says IRD data on foreign ownership of rental properties show it's lower in NZ than Australia
13th May 14, 1:52pm
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Nick Smith says IRD data on foreign ownership of rental properties show it's lower in NZ than Australia
John Key says Budget 2014 to include extra NZ$132 mln over 5 years on new IRD crackdown on tax compliance to raise NZ$297.5 mln
12th May 14, 5:10pm
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John Key says Budget 2014 to include extra NZ$132 mln over 5 years on new IRD crackdown on tax compliance to raise NZ$297.5 mln
Bernard Hickey previews Thursday's Budget and points to five key factors to watch, including on growth, the surplus, the NZ Super Fund and tax. Your view?
12th May 14, 4:57pm
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Bernard Hickey previews Thursday's Budget and points to five key factors to watch, including on growth, the surplus, the NZ Super Fund and tax. Your view?
Treasury reports budget deficit running NZ$199 million above forecasts as tax revenues lag expectations, but gap narrows; Surplus in 2014/15 still expected
9th May 14, 10:04am
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Treasury reports budget deficit running NZ$199 million above forecasts as tax revenues lag expectations, but gap narrows; Surplus in 2014/15 still expected
Key offers NZ$3,000 bonus to young unemployed to move to Christchurch for full time job; says they are young and can flat or board
6th May 14, 4:32pm
Key offers NZ$3,000 bonus to young unemployed to move to Christchurch for full time job; says they are young and can flat or board
English says Treasury will forecast growth of 2-4% from 2014 to 2018 in Budget 2014; sees average wage growth of 20% in six years to 2018
15th Apr 14, 12:23pm
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English says Treasury will forecast growth of 2-4% from 2014 to 2018 in Budget 2014; sees average wage growth of 20% in six years to 2018
Nick Smith says has told Government to target housing affordability at four times income, down from seven times income in Auckland now
14th Apr 14, 11:27am
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Nick Smith says has told Government to target housing affordability at four times income, down from seven times income in Auckland now
Key says Treasury advised Govt that new spending over NZ$1 bln would put extra pressure on RBNZ to raise mortgage rates
7th Apr 14, 6:35pm
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Key says Treasury advised Govt that new spending over NZ$1 bln would put extra pressure on RBNZ to raise mortgage rates
Key says Budget 2014 will not be pre-election 'lolly scramble'; new spending allowance will stay at NZ$1 bln; focus on using surpluses after 2014/15 to repay debt
2nd Apr 14, 12:50pm
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Key says Budget 2014 will not be pre-election 'lolly scramble'; new spending allowance will stay at NZ$1 bln; focus on using surpluses after 2014/15 to repay debt
IMF calls on Govt, Opposition to keep fiscal policy tight to help RBNZ withdraw stimulus from economy growing above trend; NZ$ 5-15% over-valued
1st Apr 14, 1:00am
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IMF calls on Govt, Opposition to keep fiscal policy tight to help RBNZ withdraw stimulus from economy growing above trend; NZ$ 5-15% over-valued
Key to outline Government's "broad approach" to Budget 2014 on Wednesday; lists ways to use surpluses, including tax cuts and contributions to NZ Super Fund and EQC
31st Mar 14, 4:44pm
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Key to outline Government's "broad approach" to Budget 2014 on Wednesday; lists ways to use surpluses, including tax cuts and contributions to NZ Super Fund and EQC
Budget deficit NZ$1.8 bln in six months to December 31, NZ$380 mln more than expected on soft tax receipts; Treasury unsure if softness temporary
21st Feb 14, 11:19am
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Budget deficit NZ$1.8 bln in six months to December 31, NZ$380 mln more than expected on soft tax receipts; Treasury unsure if softness temporary
Finance Minister sets May 15 as Budget day; says tax cuts not considered; focus on repaying debt; says workers should expect pay rises
29th Jan 14, 1:40pm
Finance Minister sets May 15 as Budget day; says tax cuts not considered; focus on repaying debt; says workers should expect pay rises
Finance Minister Bill English downplays talk of bigger surplus in 2014/15; says no room for election year "lolly scramble"
11th Nov 13, 5:20pm
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Finance Minister Bill English downplays talk of bigger surplus in 2014/15; says no room for election year "lolly scramble"
Govt reports budget deficit for 2012/13 of NZ$4.4 bln, which was 30% better than forecast in May 2013; on track for 2014/15 surplus
7th Oct 13, 4:02pm
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Govt reports budget deficit for 2012/13 of NZ$4.4 bln, which was 30% better than forecast in May 2013; on track for 2014/15 surplus