7 October, 2008
The Cabinet has agreed to a new, bottom secondary tax rate of 12.5 per cent to be cater for low income people that have a second job to ensure that their tax is not over-withheld on their secondary employment income.
Read full release >>6 October, 2008
New Zealand needs a coherent and multifaceted plan for economic development and sustainable growth; the government is delivering on skills training, a major infrastructure investment programme, innovation, savings and investment and sustainability
Read full speech >>6 October, 2008
The Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the financial year that ended on June 30 show the Crown in a strong financial position ahead of the challenging international economic times ahead.
Read full release >>6 October, 2008
The Treasury's Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update report, published today, highlights the benefits of maintaining strong Crown accounts during the good times in order to help us through the hard times.
Read full release >>6 October, 2008
Presentation at media and analyst lock-up for release of the Treasury’s Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update and the Financial Statements of the Government for the year ended 30 June 2008.
Read full speech >>3 October, 2008
Attorney-General Hon Dr Michael Cullen today announced the appointment of the first round of Senior Counsel.
Read full release >>1 October, 2008
The Cabinet has agreed to invest $121 million for rail industry improvements in the current fiscal year over and above previously forecast spending.
Read full speech >>30 September, 2008
Ngati Ranginui Terms of Negotiation signed
Read full release >>30 September, 2008
The three phase tax cut package is locked into place by law which means that people have certainty not only for the tax cuts that take effect from today, but also for the tax cuts that by law take effect from April 2010 and then from April 2011.
Read full release >>30 September, 2008
The Ngāti Pahauwera Agreement in Principle signing ceremony, Parliament Buildings.
Read full speech >>30 September, 2008
A unique Agreement in Principle between the Crown and Ngâti Pahauwera was signed today, the first ever to deal with both historic Treaty of Waitangi claims together with foreshore and seabed recognition.
Read full release >>30 September, 2008
Christopher John Hodson QC has been appointed to the position of Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces.
Read full release >>29 September, 2008
Times of stress in international financial markets are as good a time as any to reaffirm importance of strengthening NZ's national savings performance and culture
Read full release >>26 September, 2008
We started this year having to adjust to very real challenges arising from the combination of slowing global growth, rising international oil and food prices and rising credit costs in the wake of the ‘credit crunch' in the United States. We have come through this challenging patch and are on our way back to growth supported by a number of positives.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
Waikato Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Bill, First Reading
Read full speech >>25 September, 2008
Taranaki Whānui Ki Te Upoko O Te Ika Claims Settlement Bill, First Reading
Read full speech >>25 September, 2008
The Te Roroa Claims Settlement Bill's enactment today is an important milestone in addressing historical Treaty grievances in the Northland area and represents closure on one of the longest Treaty negotiations.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
Third Reading, Te Roroa Claims Settlement Bill
Read full speech >>25 September, 2008
This settlement is the largest single settlement that has been completed and will provide a solid base for the economic and social development for the people of the Central North Island.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
Central North Island Forests Land Collective Settlement Bill Third Reading
Read full speech >>25 September, 2008
The Act provides for quantum of $38.6 million and the transfer of 19 areas of Crown-owned land of special significance, including the land under 6 Rotorua schools and the Ngatamariki geothermal assets, to Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa, in what is a very important and historic day.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
The third reading of this Bill is a significant occasion for the Crown and the people of our country.
Read full speech >>24 September, 2008
From October 1, the New Zealand Railways Corporation will be the single entity responsible for both rail and ferry services and the rail infrastructure. Under the new structure, KiwiRail and ONTRACK will be separate operating units reporting to the NZ Railways Corporation Board chaired by Rt Hon Jim Bolger.
Read full release >>23 September, 2008
Over 100,000 people stand to directly benefit from this Settlement, as does the nation as a whole.
Read full speech >>19 September, 2008
Strengthening personal savings -- higher living standards for KiwiSavers on retirement; economy less vulnerable to overseas market developments beyond NZ control
Read full release >>18 September, 2008
The Crown and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa have signed an Agreement in Principle to settle the outstanding historical Treaty claims of Ngāti Manawa.
Read full release >>17 September, 2008
Te Runanga-ä-iwi Ngäti Kahu today signed an Agreement in Principle with the Crown which outlines the broad settlement package that the parties have agreed will settle Ngati Kähu’s historic Treaty of Waitangi claims.
Read full release >>15 September, 2008
Amendments to the mortgage diversion regulations signed by Order in Council today allow more types of mortgages to qualify for the mortgage diversion facility.
Read full release >>10 September, 2008
The Attorney-General, the Hon Dr Michael Cullen, announced today the appointment of Joseph Victor Williams as a Judge of the High Court.
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