16 November, 2009
$200 million additional support for exporters
The Government is providing $200 million more in trade guarantees to increase opportunities for New Zealand exporters, Finance Minister Bill English says.
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Associated Ministers
- Bill English - Minister
- Simon Power - Associate Minister
- Steven Joyce - Associate Minister
11 November, 2009
NZ comes through financial crisis in good shape
New Zealand's banking and finance sector is coming through the global financial and economic crisis in relatively good shape, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>9 November, 2009
APEC finance ministers discuss trade, recovery
Finance Minister Bill English will this week discuss common economic and trade issues with counterparts from across Asia-Pacific at the APEC finance ministers meeting in Singapore.
Read full release >>6 November, 2009
Appointments to Guardians of NZ Superannuation
Catherine Savage and Stephen Moir have been appointed to the Board of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation and existing board member David Newman has been appointed Deputy Chair, Finance Minister Bill English announced today.
Read full release >>5 November, 2009
Super portability included in November tax bill
Legislation allowing New Zealanders returning home from Australia to bring their retirement savings with them will be introduced to Parliament in about two weeks, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>4 November, 2009
Accounts highlight lagged effect of recovery
The Government's financial statements for the three months to September 30 confirm that it will take time for the economic recovery to flow through to the Crown's revenue, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>3 November, 2009
Focus on FinanceNo. 4
In this issue I discuss the uneven advance toward economic recovery and the centrality of export markets to making headway.
Read full newsletter >>29 October, 2009
Long-Term Fiscal Statement highlights choices
Finance Minister Bill English has welcomed Treasury's Long-Term Fiscal Statement, which outlines some of the challenges and choices successive governments will face over the next 40 years.
Read full release >>28 October, 2009
No grounds for inquiry into ministerial housing
The Office of the Auditor-General has today confirmed there are no grounds for an inquiry into any aspects of Finance Minister Bill English's housing arrangements.
Read full release >>26 October, 2009
Joyce to attend Pacific Forum Economic Ministers' Meeting
Associate Finance Minister Steven Joyce will attend the Pacific Forum Economic Ministers' Meeting from 26-28 October in Rarotonga.
Read full release >>17 October, 2009
Speech to New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants Tax Conference
It's great to have the opportunity to explain the Government's economic plan and lay out some of the challenges we face - along with the role tax policy will play.
Read full speech >>17 October, 2009
Equity and fairness key to tax considerations
Equity and fairness will guide the Government's consideration of the Tax Working Group's options for changes to the tax system, Finance Minister Bill English said today.
Read full release >>14 October, 2009
Govt accounts reflect extra spending, recession
The combined impact of significant extra spending and the recession are highlighted in the Government's annual accounts for the year to June 30, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>2 October, 2009
English to visit Hong Kong, London investors
Finance Minister Bill English leaves for Hong Kong and London this Sunday to raise New Zealand's profile with investors and business groups, and to share ideas about the next steps in economic recovery.
Read full release >>28 September, 2009
English removes doubts over allowance
Finance Minister Bill English has today taken several steps to remove doubts about his ministerial housing allowance.
Read full release >>24 September, 2009
Focus on FinanceNo.3
This week I've been encouraged by signs the economy is stabilising.
Read full newsletter >>23 September, 2009
Public Policy Challenges Facing New Zealand
Speech to Institute of Public Administration New Zealand
Read full speech >>23 September, 2009
Improving frontline services, avoiding the debt trap
The public service is working constructively with the Government to deliver better services to the public in what will remain a tight fiscal and economic environment for years to come, Finance Minister Bill English said today.
Read full release >>23 September, 2009
Focus on sustainable jobs and growth
New Zealand's economy is stabilising, but there is a lot of work to do if we are to have a strong recovery that leads to sustainable jobs and growth, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>22 September, 2009
More work needed to rebalance economy
New data showing New Zealand's current account deficit has hit a five-year low is encouraging, but more work is needed to narrow our trade and investment gap with the rest of the world, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>16 September, 2009
Government's ETS strikes a balance to protect jobs
Government changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme strike the right balance between protecting New Zealand jobs, halving the cost for families and households, and doing our fair share on climate change, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>14 September, 2009
New Zealand can do better than muddle through
The real risk for New Zealand as it emerges from recession is that it reverts to the mediocre economic performance that has marked much of its recent past, Finance Minister Bill English said today.
Read full release >>13 September, 2009
Goff’s reckless borrow and hope stuck in the past
Labour might claim it has undergone a facelift since the election, but no amount of cosmetic surgery can hide the fact that its reckless economic policies are stuck in the past, Finance Minister Bill English says. "Phil Goff tries to suggest he has made a break from the past and is listening to New Zealanders," Mr English says.
Read full release >>9 September, 2009
NZ can improve its competitiveness ratings
New Zealand has rated well in two international business and economic competitive surveys, but the Government believes it can do better, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>9 September, 2009
Extended retail deposit guarantee law passed
The Government has passed legislation extending the Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme and changing some of its terms and conditions.
Read full release >>27 August, 2009
Newsletter from the Finance Minister: Focus on Finance
The latest issue of Focus on Finance
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27 August, 2009
Focus on FinanceNo.2 - 27 August 2009
This week I outlined the future of the Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
Read full newsletter >>27 August, 2009
Finance Minister to visit financial capitals
Finance Minister Bill English will outline the Government's plan for economic recovery to international lenders during visits to Tokyo, New York and Boston next week.
Read full release >>25 August, 2009
Government to extend retail deposit guarantee
The Government will extend the Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme and change some of its terms and conditions, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>17 August, 2009
Cutting red tape to create a better, smarter economy
Ministers release Government Statement on Regulation
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