24 November, 2009
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today released a supplementary order paper that proposes the addition of urgent tax measures to the taxation bill that is nearing its final stages in Parliament.
Read full release >>24 November, 2009
Low-income working families who are eligible for the minimum family tax credit will receive a small increase from 1 April next year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>24 November, 2009
The prescribed rate used to calculate fringe benefit tax on low-interest, employment-related loans will fall from 6.41% to 6.00% from the quarter that began on 1 October, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>24 November, 2009
New Zealand has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with the Bahamas, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>19 November, 2009
A tax bill introduced to Parliament today by Revenue Minister Peter Dunne opens the way for New Zealanders returning home from Australia to bring their retirement savings with them.
Read full release >>18 November, 2009
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne is encouraging employers to offer their staff the chance to donate to charities through the new payroll giving scheme.
Read full release >>5 November, 2009
Law changes to the GST rules on sales of land and other high-value assets are the focus of a discussion document released today by Revenue Minister Peter Dunne.
Read full release >>23 October, 2009
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said the second annual evaluation of the KiwiSaver programme, released today by Inland Revenue, highlights just how much people have embraced the savings scheme.
Read full release >>22 October, 2009
The deemed rate of return for taxing foreign investment fund interests has been set at 9.18% for the 2008-09 income year, down from 10.87% for the previous year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Thank you for inviting me here today to speak about the importance of self-care and personal responsibility in the New Zealand Health Care reform agenda.
Read full release >>13 October, 2009
Associate Minister of Health Hon Peter Dunne says the Ministry of Health's Alcohol Use in New Zealand: Key results of the 2007/08 New Zealand Drug and Alcohol Survey report released today is a "valuable and timely contribution to the national conversation" on alcohol law reform.
Read full release >>2 October, 2009
The Government will consult with inbound tour operators over draft legislation clarifying that the facilitation fees they charge for tour packages for overseas visitors should attract GST at the standard rate of 12.5%, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>25 September, 2009
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today told the EMA'S Tax Summit 2009 in Auckland that the Government has made no decisions on New Zealand's future tax mix.
Read full release >>25 September, 2009
‘The New Government’s Tax Policy Vision – Where to From Here’
Read full release >>18 September, 2009
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the passage today of the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Bill, which was introduced in July 2008.
Read full release >>18 September, 2009
Cabinet has given the go-ahead to proceed with legislation to simplify the administration of student loan repayments, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>17 September, 2009
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the publication of an issues paper seeking feedback on possible changes to tax rules that may be hindering the development of a domestic bond market.
Read full release >>28 August, 2009
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today welcomed the launch of the Families Commission's issues paper on separating parents making care arrangements for their children.
Read full release >>21 August, 2009
New Zealand and Singapore have a signed a new double tax agreement to replace their 1973 treaty, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>14 August, 2009
New Zealand has signed tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) with another three tax jurisdictions, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>14 August, 2009
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne is today convening a pharmacy sector workshop aimed at actioning the Medicines New Zealand strategy and getting the most out of the pharmacist workforce.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
The Government will introduce legislation to clarify GST on facilitation fees charged to inbound tour operators, Tourism Minister John Key and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>4 August, 2009
A bill tabled in Parliament this afternoon introduces a number of remedial measures to ensure that the student loan scheme functions as intended, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today.
Read full release >>31 July, 2009
An issues paper released today seeks feedback on suggested changes to the legislation on binding tax rulings, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has announced.
Read full release >>30 July, 2009
UnitedFuture leader and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the Law Commission's report, Alcohol in Our Lives, released today.
Read full release >>28 July, 2009
New Zealand has signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements with Jersey and the Isle of Man, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>22 July, 2009
New Zealand has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Guernsey, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>21 July, 2009
The alignment of certain investment tax rates with income tax rates is the central feature of an omnibus taxation Bill tabled in Parliament today, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said.
Read full release >>10 July, 2009
The Tax Information Exchange Agreement signed by New Zealand and the Cook Islands today provides for full exchange of information on criminal and civil tax matters between the two countries, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said.
Read full release >>7 July, 2009
The Government is proposing to introduce legislation to align resident withholding tax (RWT) rates on interest and portfolio investment entities (PIE) tax rates with recent changes to personal income tax rates and the 30% company tax rate, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
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