10 March, 2010
Wholesale funding guarantee to end on 30 April
The Government will close New Zealand's wholesale funding guarantee on 30 April 2010, Finance Minister Bill English announced today.
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Associated Ministers
- Bill English - Minister
- Simon Power - Associate Minister
- Steven Joyce - Associate Minister
5 March, 2010
Budget will continue focus on fiscal discipline
The Budget will continue to focus on managing the Government's finances in a disciplined and responsible way, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>19 February, 2010
Incremental improvement in Crown finances
The Government's finances showed some incremental improvement in the six months to December 31, due to a number of factors - including some one-off gains, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>18 February, 2010
Government confirms it will retain imputation
The Government has confirmed it will retain the imputation system for taxing company dividends in its tax reform package later this year.
Read full release >>16 February, 2010
Families pay price for Labour's mismanagement
Labour's legacy of economic mismanagement was even more damaging to New Zealand families than previously reported, after revisions to official statistics issued late last year, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>16 February, 2010
Housing Advisory Group members named
Housing Minister Phil Heatley and Finance Minister Bill English have today announced the line-up of the government's seven-member Housing Shareholders' Advisory Group.
Read full release >>2 February, 2010
Budget on May 20 will deliver growth, jobs
Finance Minister Bill English today confirmed Budget 2010 will be delivered on May 20 and will set out important policies to lift economic growth and give hard-working New Zealanders incentives to get ahead.
Read full release >>29 January, 2010
Accounts slightly better, growth the focus
Crown accounts for the five months to November 30 were slightly better than forecast, but reinforce the need for responsible fiscal and economic management through 2010, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>20 January, 2010
Government to carefully consider tax report
The Government will carefully consider the Tax Working Group’s report on options for improving New Zealand’s tax system, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today.
Read full release >>19 January, 2010
Govt makes Reserve Bank, EQC appointments
Finance Minister Bill English has appointed two new directors to the board of the Reserve Bank and a new commissioner to the Earthquake Commission.
Read full release >>23 December, 2009
Cautious confidence heading into Christmas
New Zealanders can go into the Christmas break feeling more positive after two quarters of economic growth, but more work is needed to ensure a strong sustainable recovery, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>15 December, 2009
Government's focus on jobs, higher growth
The Government's firm focus in 2010 will be achieving higher economic growth and giving businesses the confidence to invest and create jobs, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>7 December, 2009
Latest economic indicators paint mixed picture
The Treasury's latest monthly economic indicators today provide a mixed view of the economy and reinforce risks around the shape of the recovery, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>4 December, 2009
Lower company profits impact Crown accounts
The fiscal challenges facing the Government as the economy comes out of recession are again highlighted in the Crown's financial statements for the four months to 31 October, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>30 November, 2009
Taskforce report requires practical decisions
The Government will consider the 2025 Taskforce's recommendations and make practical decisions about them, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>26 November, 2009
Video Briefing from the Finance Minister
On the 15th of December, the Government will release its half-year update on the Budget.
Read full release >>26 November, 2009
Budget spending jumps 45 per cent in five years
The Government’s Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update next month will highlight the legacy of Labour's relentless spending increases over recent years, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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 >>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
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.
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