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22 May, 2013

Budget 2013

Budget 2013 announcements.

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16 May, 2013

Budget 2013: Delivering progress and optimism

Budget 2013 confirms New Zealand is on the right track, with forecasts of economic growth, more jobs, rising wages, and a return to surplus by 2014/15, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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16 May, 2013

Meridian Energy to be readied for partial sale

The Government is taking the next step in its share offer programme and preparing Meridian Energy for partial sale later this year, Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall say.

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16 May, 2013

New tools agreed to enhance financial stability

Finance Minister Bill English and Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler have signed a memorandum of understanding on measures aimed at further protecting the economy and financial system from boom and bust cycles.

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16 May, 2013

Budget 2013: At a Glance

Progress in the Government’s programme while on track to surplus

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16 May, 2013

An extra $1.5b allocated from Future Fund

Schools, Christchurch hospitals, KiwiRail and irrigation are four of the biggest recipients of new capital allocated from the Future Investment Fund in Budget 2013, Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall say.

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16 May, 2013

Government books in good shape, English says

Choosing sound fiscal and economic policies, and being disciplined in adhering to them, means the Government’s books are in good shape as it presents its fifth Budget, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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16 May, 2013

Housing package improves affordability, access

Budget 2013 contains an ambitious and comprehensive package of measures aimed at making houses more affordable and improving access to social housing, Finance Minister Bill English and Housing Minister Nick Smith say.

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16 May, 2013

We’re spending well, not spending up - English

Budget 2013 has freed up a further $1.5 billion by redirecting spending to where it delivers the best results, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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16 May, 2013

Budget boosts support for low-income families

Low-income families receive considerable further assistance in Budget 2013 to improve their quality of life, Finance Minister Bill English and Whānau Ora Minister Tariana Turia say.

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16 May, 2013

Finance Minister: Budget Speech

It’s my privilege to deliver the National-led Government’s fifth Budget.

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15 May, 2013

IMF confirms New Zealand has the right balance

The International Monetary Fund has confirmed that the Government’s economic plan strikes the right balance between supporting growth and limiting public debt, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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14 May, 2013

Updated Budget 2013 app goes interactive

The Government will launch an update of its Budget app for smartphones and tablets on Thursday with interactive features that allow users to see how much tax they pay and how their tax dollars are spent, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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6 May, 2013

Restraint and higher revenue boost Govt books

The Government’s finances continue to improve with higher than forecast tax revenue contributing to the operating deficit now being lower than forecast in the Half-Year Update in December, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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11 April, 2013

Budget will confirm track to surplus in 2014/15

The Budget on 16 May will confirm the Government remains on track to surplus in 2014/15, Finance Minister Bill English said today.

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11 April, 2013

Speech to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

In five weeks today, I will present the National-led Government’s fifth Budget.

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5 April, 2013

Higher revenue helps improve Crown finances

Higher than forecast tax revenue continues to underpin an improvement in the Government’s finances, compared to the Half-Year Update in December, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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27 March, 2013

KiwiSaver contributions to increase from 1 April

Two important changes to increase KiwiSaver contributions take effect from 1 April, which will help to encourage a higher level of private savings among New Zealanders, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne say.

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21 March, 2013

NZ economy continues to grow

The economy recorded a lift in growth in the December quarter, consistent with a broad improvement in activity and confidence, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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19 March, 2013

IMF concludes New Zealand has the right balance

Finance Minister Bill English has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s conclusion that the Government’s deficit reduction programme strikes the right balance between supporting growth and limiting public debt.

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18 March, 2013

Tax status of carparks to remain unchanged

The Government will not continue with a proposal which would have changed the way some employer-paid carparks in central Auckland and Wellington are treated for tax purposes, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne say.

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15 March, 2013

English to visit Hong Kong next week

Finance Minister Bill English will visit Hong Kong for two days next week, where he will deliver a keynote speech to the annual Asia Investment Conference and meet a number of business and political leaders.

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12 March, 2013

Auditor-General’s report damning of Labour

The Auditor-General’s report into the Yang Liu affair is extremely damning of the way Shane Jones handled the issue, and calls into question David Shearer’s judgment in reinstating him to Labour’s front bench, Acting Prime Minister Bill English says.

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8 March, 2013

Crown finances tracking well compared to forecast

The Government’s financial position continues to track slightly better than forecast in the Crown’s financial statements for the seven months to 31 January issued today, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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6 March, 2013

Finance Minister visits Melbourne, Sydney

Finance Minister Bill English is visiting Australia today and tomorrow, where he will speak to high-level business audiences in Melbourne and Sydney, as part of his regular programme of trans-Tasman engagement.

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27 February, 2013

Business Growth Agenda Building Capital Markets progress report

Business Growth Agenda Building Capital Markets progress report - videos

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27 February, 2013

Speech to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and Massey University

This is the fourth time I’ve spoken at this forum since becoming Minister of Finance.

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27 February, 2013

Building growth & jobs through stronger capital markets

The sixth Business Growth Agenda progress report, Building Capital Markets, which is being released today, outlines 50 initiatives to strengthen New Zealand’s capital markets, so they can support businesses to grow and create jobs, Finance Minister Bill English and Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce say.

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21 February, 2013

Statement on Solid Energy

Solid Energy’s shareholding ministers, Finance Minister Bill English and Minister for State Owned Enterprises Tony Ryall confirm the Government has been advised that Solid Energy is in discussions with its banks.

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21 February, 2013

Speech to IPANZ (Institute of Public Administration New Zealand).

As we look out at the next three-five years across the wider public service, there are a few issues that I think it would be useful for you, along with us, to be thinking about.

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