2 June, 2009
Leap forward for greenhouse gas research
The Government has announced it is setting up a greenhouse gas research centre targeting solutions for New Zealand's agriculture and horticulture emissions.
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Associated Ministers
- Bill English - Minister
2 June, 2009
Budget 2009 and agricultural research announcement
Hon David Carter address to the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce, Budget Breakfast, Christchurch
Read full speech >>29 May, 2009
Hospice visit confirms money well spent
Health Minister Tony Ryall has paid tribute to New Zealand's hospice staff and volunteers during a visit to Te Omanga Hospice in Lower Hutt this morning, to celebrate the extra $15 million for hospices announced in yesterday's Budget.
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Borrowing costs would rise under Labour
The National-led Government is managing the economy far better than Labour would have and this is proven by Phil Goff’s desire to borrow more and send the country deeper into debt, Finance Minister Bill English says.
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Panel to help improve access to high cost medicines
The government has announced a panel to recommend how to improve access to high-cost, highly specialised medicines in New Zealand.
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Minister thanks Maori Party for Treaty support
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today thanked the Maori Party for its assistance in helping secure more resources to accelerate the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi grievances.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Credit rating news reflects credible Budget
Encouraging news today from two credit ratings agencies reflects the Budget's credible and balanced approach to helping New Zealanders through the recession, Finance Minister Bill English said.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
600 more frontline police confirmed
Budget funding will fulfil the Government's commitment to put 600 more police on the streets of New Zealand by the end of 2011, Police Minister Judith Collins says.
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Budget 2009 supports thousands of jobs
Budget 2009 will help New Zealanders through the recession by supporting thousands of jobs, Finance Minister Bill English says.
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Budget support for fisheries and aquaculture
New Budget funding will help the aquaculture industry grow, put more fisheries officers on New Zealand beaches and help improve recreational fisheries management.
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$69.7 million for early childhood education
Early childhood education and care will receive nearly $69.7 million of new money over the next four years from Budget 2009.
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New Zealand Super Fund - fact sheet
The Government is committed to maintaining National Superannuation entitlements at 66 per cent of the average wage, to be paid from age 65.
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Funding to support voice of community
Budget 2009 has allocated $1.2 million to strengthen local networks and give a voice to community groups that are often not heard in government processes, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia says.
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Extra funding to reach Treaty settlement goal
Budget 2009 includes an extra $22.4 million over the next four years to achieve the Government's goal of settling all historical Treaty of Waitangi claims by 2014.
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Additional $11.7m for financial adviser watchdog
An additional $11.7 million has been allocated to further strengthen New Zealand's financial regulations over the next four years.
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Budget boosts Defence Force capability
The Government has confirmed an extra $52 million in 2009/10 to improve operations and strengthen the capability of the New Zealand Defence Force.
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$60 million funding boost for hospice care
The Government has boosted hospice care funding by $60 million over the next four years, increasing the proportion of average hospice funding provided by taxpayers to 70 per cent.
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Budget sets out New Zealand’s road to recovery (main summary)
Budget 2009 will lift economic growth, help New Zealanders through the recession and strengthen the Government's books, Finance Minister Bill English says.
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Education, housing, health for Pacific people
Pacific people will benefit from several Budget 2009 initiatives, including significant extra funding for education, housing and health, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu says.
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Funding to boost number of prison beds
Funding of $385.4 million over the next four years will ensure there are enough prison beds to cope with a rising prison population.
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Deferred tax cuts – fact sheet
The Government remains committed to lower personal income taxes.
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Community housing gets $40 million boost
Budget 2009 will provide an extra $40 million for housing services over the next four years, Housing Minister Phil Heatley says.
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Budget focus on frontline funding for schools
Budget 2009 allocates significant additional funding to ensure New Zealand’s school system is better equipped to help every child climb the ladder of opportunity.
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Boost for warmer, drier, healthier Kiwi homes
More than 180,000 New Zealand homes will have access to grants for insulation and clean heating over the next four years, as part of a major investment in household energy efficiency.
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KiwiSaver mortgage diversion to be closed
The KiwiSaver mortgage diversion facility is to be closed to new applicants from 1 June 2009, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
$10.5 million extra support for the arts
Key artistic and cultural organisations get a boost of $10.5 million over the next four years in Budget 2009, Arts Minister Christopher Finlayson says.
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Government delivers on its promises for health
The Government has announced an additional $3 billion investment in health priorities over the next four years – including $750 million in 2009/10.
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Funding boost for State Highways
The Government will invest close to $3 billion in the State Highway network over the next three years, delivering significant productivity gains over time, Transport Minister Steven Joyce says.
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Government delivers on environmental priorities
The Government is increasing funding for its environmental priorities in 2009/10, Environment Minister Nick Smith says.
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Setting new priorities frees up $2 billion
Line-by-line departmental reviews have freed up $2 billion over the next four years that will be put back into Government priorities such as boosting frontline services, Finance Minister Bill English says.
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