Hon Dr Michael Cullen

2 July, 2008

Address to the Deloitte Tax Seminar

The main focus of the Government’s tax policy work programme over the last few years has been on measures designed to help to strengthen the economy.

• Speeches
• Finance

2 July, 2008

Tax reform to help NZ companies compete overseas

Comprehensive reform of our international tax rules, to help New Zealand-based companies compete more effectively overseas, is a key feature of a taxation bill introduced today.

• Releases
• Finance

2 July, 2008

Business tax reforms focus of bill

The July Tax Bill tabled in Parliament today introduces a number of major business tax reforms which focus on reducing tax costs for businesses.

• Releases
• Finance

1 July, 2008

KiwiSaver surges past 700,000 one year on

KiwiSaver celebrates its first birthday in style today with confirmation that more than 700,000 New Zealanders are saving for their retirement through the scheme.

• Releases
• Finance

1 July, 2008

New Zealand’s rail back in New Zealand hands

The truth is that New Zealand must have a strong, thriving rail network if we are going to live up to our full economic and environmental potential.

• Speeches
• Finance

1 July, 2008

Jim Bolger to lead New Zealand’s public rail system

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger has been appointed chair of the establishment board of KiwiRail which will manage the business previously known as Toll Rail.

• Releases
• Finance

27 June, 2008

March GDP weak as expected, NZ future is strong

Statistics New Zealand today confirmed market expectations for a weak economic start to the year which, while disappointing, do not detract from the reality that New Zealand's economic and social prospects are very healthy and strong.

• Releases
• Finance

26 June, 2008

Wellington Treaty settlement takes major step

In a ceremony held at Parliament today, the Port Nicholson Block Claims Team initialled a Deed of Settlement with the Crown, covering all the historical Treaty claims of Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika.

• Releases
• Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

26 June, 2008

CNI Iwi Forestry Agreement

• Features
• Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

25 June, 2008

Terms of Negotiation signed with Raukawa

Raukawa and the Crown today signed Terms of Negotiations, marking the beginning of negotiations for the settlement of Raukawa’s outstanding historic Treaty of Waitangi claims.

• Releases
• Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

25 June, 2008

Address at Central North Island Iwi Collective Deed Signing

With the signing of the Deed of Settlement today, we are taking the largest single step forward in the process of reconciliation to date.

• Speeches
• Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

25 June, 2008

Treaty deal a major step forward for New Zealanders

The settlement achieved between the Crown and the Central North Island Iwi Collective is a major step forward for all New Zealanders.

• Releases
• Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

13 June, 2008

The trans-Tasman economic relationship

Speech to Australia – New Zealand Leadership Forum, Wellington

• Speeches
• Finance

12 June, 2008

KiwiSaver numbers closing in on 700,000

The number of New Zealanders saving for their future through KiwiSaver has passed 670,000, with over 2,300 new members signing up every day in May.

• Releases
• Finance

12 June, 2008

Te Rarawa enter foreshore negotiations with Crown

Te Rarawa today signed Terms of Negotiation with the Crown under the terms of the Foreshore and Seabed Act, the latest step in the significant progress on foreshore and seabed issues this year.

• Releases
• Attorney-General

11 June, 2008

Revised settlement reached with Te Arawa

Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa, representing the Affiliate Te Arawa Iwi/Hapu has signed a revised Deed of Settlement with the Crown to settle their historical Treaty of Waitangi claims

• Releases
• Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

5 June, 2008

Ngāti Whatua o Kaipara sign Terms of Negotiation with Crown

Treaty Negotiations Minister Hon Dr Michael Cullen has signed Terms of Negotiation on behalf of the Crown with representatives of Ngâti Whatua o Kaipara, a welcome addition to the latest steps by the government to settle all historic Treaty of Waitangi claims.

• Releases
• Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

27 May, 2008

Nutritek gets green light to increase stake in NZDL

Nutritek has received consent to increase its shareholding in New Zealand Dairies Limited because such an investment would bring benefits to New Zealand.

• Releases
• Finance

22 May, 2008

Tax changes to lower costs for NZ businesses

Legislation to be introduced to Parliament next month will reduce tax-related compliance costs and remove tax impediments to the offshore expansion of New Zealand-resident businesses

• Releases
• Finance

22 May, 2008

Budget buys rail back for New Zealanders

Budget 2008 includes $690 million in capital funding to buy back the rail system after 15 years of private ownership

• Releases
• Finance

22 May, 2008

Record investment in transport continues

The government’s major reinvestment in transport infrastructure takes another step forward from July 1

• Releases
• Finance

22 May, 2008

Budget for fair economy and a strong future

Providing relief to workers and planning for a strong future are at the centre of Finance Minister Michael Cullen’s ninth Budget

• Releases
• Finance

22 May, 2008

Tax cuts for all workers on 1 October

The government will deliver a three-year programme of personal tax cuts to all workers starting on 1 October this year

• Releases
• Finance

22 May, 2008

Budget 2008 speech

Dr Cullen's speech for Budget 2008 -- the Appropriation (2008/09 Estimates) Bill

• Speeches
• Finance

22 May, 2008

Budget 2008

• Features
• Finance

20 May, 2008

NZ joins Multilateral Investment Guarantee Organisation

New Zealand has become a full member of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, a move that will allow New Zealand to better support the World Bank with its mandate to promote economic opportunities for some of the world’s poorest communities.

• Releases
• Finance

20 May, 2008

IMF says good policies delivered robust growth

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the latest report on New Zealand by the International Monetary Fund, which states that sound economic management has resulted in ten years of robust economic expansion.

• Releases
• Finance

19 May, 2008

Treasury to co-ordinate quality regulation across government

The government has announced a more co-ordinated approach to improving the quality of regulation in order to further reduce businesses' compliance costs.

• Releases
• Finance

15 May, 2008

Canterbury Transport Project receives funding boost

The Canterbury region will receive $33.5 million in funding over the next four years to invest in transport infrastructure

• Releases
• Finance

15 May, 2008

Pre-budget address to Canterbury Manufacturers

Budget 2008 will address current challenges and be grounded in the New Zealand tradition of economic fairness and responsibility

• Speeches
• Finance