2 June, 2009
Leap forward for greenhouse gas research
The Government has announced it is setting up a greenhouse gas research centre targeting solutions for New Zealand's agriculture and horticulture emissions.
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Associated Ministers
- Bill English - Minister
2 June, 2009
Budget 2009 and agricultural research announcement
Hon David Carter address to the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce, Budget Breakfast, Christchurch
Read full speech >>29 May, 2009
Hospice visit confirms money well spent
Health Minister Tony Ryall has paid tribute to New Zealand's hospice staff and volunteers during a visit to Te Omanga Hospice in Lower Hutt this morning, to celebrate the extra $15 million for hospices announced in yesterday's Budget.
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Borrowing costs would rise under Labour
The National-led Government is managing the economy far better than Labour would have and this is proven by Phil Goff’s desire to borrow more and send the country deeper into debt, Finance Minister Bill English says.
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Panel to help improve access to high cost medicines
The government has announced a panel to recommend how to improve access to high-cost, highly specialised medicines in New Zealand.
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Minister thanks Maori Party for Treaty support
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today thanked the Maori Party for its assistance in helping secure more resources to accelerate the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi grievances.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Credit rating news reflects credible Budget
Encouraging news today from two credit ratings agencies reflects the Budget's credible and balanced approach to helping New Zealanders through the recession, Finance Minister Bill English said.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Government delivers on NZ Superannuation
The National Government has delivered on its commitment to lock higher superannuation payments in place for all superannuitants, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett says.
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Budget boost for education priorities
The Government has demonstrated its commitment to strengthening the ladder of opportunity by allocating $1.68 billion to improving front-line education services in the current year and over the next four years.
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Government boosts productive infrastructure
New Zealand schools, telecommunications, roads and hospitals will be strengthened through substantial infrastructure funding announced in the Budget, Infrastructure Minister Bill English says.
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Budget delivers whanau and economic support
Support for families who are most vulnerable and building long-term resilience into the Maori economy are the dual thrusts of the Maori Affairs budget this year, Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples says.
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Quality investment in tertiary education
Budget 2009 delivers a quality investment in tertiary education and will assist polytechnics and universities to meet cost pressures.
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Budget delivers on access to justice promise
Budget 2009 provides $17.1 million in operating funding in 2009/10 to maintain essential access to justice services for those unable to afford their own legal advice and representation.
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Major boost for primary sector innovation
Significant investment in primary sector growth and innovation is a feature of Budget 2009.
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Health workforce gets budget boost
The Government is investing an extra $116.5 million over four years to bolster the frontline health workforce.
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Budget 2009 – the road to recovery
Keeps the economy going amid global turmoil
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Budget boost supports strong base for science
Budget 2009 recognises the critical role science and technology will play in the economic recovery through substantial extra funding, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp says.
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600 more frontline police confirmed
Budget funding will fulfil the Government's commitment to put 600 more police on the streets of New Zealand by the end of 2011, Police Minister Judith Collins says.
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Budget 2009 supports thousands of jobs
Budget 2009 will help New Zealanders through the recession by supporting thousands of jobs, Finance Minister Bill English says.
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Budget support for fisheries and aquaculture
New Budget funding will help the aquaculture industry grow, put more fisheries officers on New Zealand beaches and help improve recreational fisheries management.
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$69.7 million for early childhood education
Early childhood education and care will receive nearly $69.7 million of new money over the next four years from Budget 2009.
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New Zealand Super Fund - fact sheet
The Government is committed to maintaining National Superannuation entitlements at 66 per cent of the average wage, to be paid from age 65.
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Funding to support voice of community
Budget 2009 has allocated $1.2 million to strengthen local networks and give a voice to community groups that are often not heard in government processes, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia says.
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Extra funding to reach Treaty settlement goal
Budget 2009 includes an extra $22.4 million over the next four years to achieve the Government's goal of settling all historical Treaty of Waitangi claims by 2014.
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Additional $11.7m for financial adviser watchdog
An additional $11.7 million has been allocated to further strengthen New Zealand's financial regulations over the next four years.
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Budget boosts Defence Force capability
The Government has confirmed an extra $52 million in 2009/10 to improve operations and strengthen the capability of the New Zealand Defence Force.
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$60 million funding boost for hospice care
The Government has boosted hospice care funding by $60 million over the next four years, increasing the proportion of average hospice funding provided by taxpayers to 70 per cent.
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Budget sets out New Zealand’s road to recovery (main summary)
Budget 2009 will lift economic growth, help New Zealanders through the recession and strengthen the Government's books, Finance Minister Bill English says.
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Education, housing, health for Pacific people
Pacific people will benefit from several Budget 2009 initiatives, including significant extra funding for education, housing and health, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu says.
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Funding to boost number of prison beds
Funding of $385.4 million over the next four years will ensure there are enough prison beds to cope with a rising prison population.
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