Budget 2014 announcements

John Key Bill English

Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister

With Budget 2014 we have moved from managing our way out of recession to managing a growing economy.

Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance

A Budget for a country that knows where it's going, from a government that knows what it's doing.



Post-Budget Announcements

3 June 2014

Hon Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment

Budget 2014: $28.6m investment in ICT Grad Schools

The Government will invest $28.6 million operating funding (including $11.8 million of contingencies) over the next four years in three Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Graduate Schools to help address significant high-level skills shortages in the rapidly growing ICT industry, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.

29 May 2014

Hon Michael Woodhouse, Minister for Land Information

Budget 2014: Funding to accelerate open data programme

Budget 2014 provides $300,000 to accelerate the Open Government Data and Information Programme over the next two years, Land Information Minister Michael Woodhouse says.

25 May 2014

Hon Michael Woodhouse, Minister of Immigrations

Budget 2014: Extra money to boost resettlement of refugees

The Government will invest an extra $5.6 million in operating spending over the next four years to help newly arrived quota refugees during their first 12 months in New Zealand, Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says.

24 May 2014

Hon Tony Ryall, Minister of Health

Budget 2014: $40m for anti-obesity initiative

Encouraging families to live healthy, active lives is part of the Government’s approach to reducing obesity in New Zealand.



22 May 2014

Hon Todd McClay, Minister of Revenue

Budget 2014: Funding to improve Child Support payments

The Government has allocated funding in Budget 2014 to increase the collection of Child Support from liable parents and improve the promptness of payments, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay.

Hon Nikki Kaye, Minister of Youth Affairs

Budget 2014: $2.5m for youth enterprise initiatives

The Government has confirmed $2.5 million of new operating spending over the next three years for youth enterprise initiatives, Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye says.

21 May 2014

Hon Simon Bridges, Minister of Labour, and Hon Michael Woodhouse, Minister of Immigration

Budget 2014: Tackling migrant exploitation in Canterbury

The Government is spending more than $7 million over the next four years to boost the number of labour inspectors and immigration officers dealing with the Canterbury rebuild.

Hon Craig Foss, Minister of Broadcasting, and Hon Peter Dunne, Minister of Internal Affairs

Budget 2014: Better access to NZ’s TV heritage

The TVNZ archive, including over 500,000 hours of original New Zealand television, is set to become much more accessible, Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss and Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne say.

Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs

Budget 2014: Delivering for our Pacific families

Budget 2014 delivers real benefits for our Pacific communities, says Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga.

20 May 2014

Hon Amy Adams, Minister for the Environment

Budget 2014: $3.2 million for environmental management of oceans

The Government is investing an additional $3.2 million in 2014/15 to support the implementation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) legislation, Environment Minister Amy Adams says.

Hon Tariana Turia, Associate Minister for Health

Budget 2014: Oral Health and Bariatric Surgery Announcements

Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia announced an additional health initiative in Budget 2014 today, new operating funding of $10 million for Better Oral Health for children and adolescents over the next four years.

19 May 2014

Hon Nicky Wagner, Minister of Statistics

Budget 2014: Modernised census to be held in 2018

Statistics Minister Nicky Wagner today announced a new internet first model will transform how the census is delivered and collected, and will increase the use of administrative data.

Budget Announcements

Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister

Supporting families and returning to surplus

A $500 million support package for families and children, dividends from a growing economy, and a track to surplus next year are all features of Budget 2014, Prime Minister John Key says.

Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance

Budget Speech

It’s a privilege to deliver the National-led Government’s sixth Budget.

Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance

Budget’s focus on managing a growing economy

Budget 2014 focuses on managing New Zealand’s growing economy by returning the Government’s books to surplus next year and making important investments in families and public assets, Finance Minister Bill English says.

Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance

Budget 2014: At a Glance

Balanced and responsible management of the New Zealand economy continues, allowing more investment in families and public assets (All figures for four years to 2017/18 unless otherwise stated).

Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance

$500m children, families package at heart of Budget

Investing almost $500 million more in the well-being of New Zealand’s children and families is at the heart of new spending in Budget 2014, Finance Minister Bill English says.

Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance

Responsible spending will restrict rate rises

The Government has confirmed it will stick to its $1 billion new operating allowance in Budget 2014 and the allowance will increase to $1.5 billion in Budget 2015, Finance Minister Bill English says.

Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance

Housing initiatives to support growing economy

Housing initiatives in Budget 2014 will lower the cost of housing, improve access to social housing for vulnerable families, and support the growing economy, Finance Minister Bill English says.

Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance

Share offer proceeds boost capital investment

The success of the Government’s share offer programme provides a further $1 billion of new capital investment in Budget 2014 without the need to borrow more from overseas lenders, Finance Minister Bill English says.

Hon Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Transport

$375m to accelerate Auckland transport projects

Budget 2014 provides $375 million of new capital funding for the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to accelerate $815 million worth of Auckland transport projects, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says.

Hon Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Transport

Further $198m for KiwiRail’s Turnaround Plan

KiwiRail’s 10-year Turnaround Plan to make its freight business commercially viable continues, with $198 million being invested from the Future Investment Fund.

Hon Gerry Brownlee, Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

$50m of extra funding for earthquake recovery

Budget 2014 provides an additional $50 million of operating funding over the next two years for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, bringing the Government’s spending and commitments to rebuilding greater Christchurch to $15.4 billion.

Hon Steven Joyce, Minister of Science and Innovation

$56.8m more for contestable science funding

The Government will increase its investment in contestable science with $56.8 million of operating funding over three years starting from 2015/16 as it continues to grow its science and innovation expenditure as part of the Business Growth Agenda, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says.

Hon Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment

Three more Centres of Research Excellence

The Government will fund three additional Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs) from 2016, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.

Hon Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment

$199m boost for tertiary education and research

Budget 2014 provides $198.6 million of operating funding for new investment in tertiary education, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.

Hon Steven Joyce, Minister of Science and Innovation, and Hon Todd McClay, Minister of Revenue

Two new tax measures to support business R&D

Innovative Kiwi businesses investing in research and development (R&D) will benefit from two new tax measures as part of Budget 2014, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue Minister Todd McClay say.

Hon Judith Collins, Minister for ACC

Budget indicates room for further ACC levy cuts

Budget 2014 indicates the Accident Compensation Corporation is on track to provide further levy cuts for New Zealanders of around $480 million in 2015/16, following more pleasing results over the past year, ACC Minister Judith Collins says.

Hon Judith Collins, Minister of Justice

Funding boost for Privacy Commissioner

Budget 2014 boosts funding for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner to protect Kiwis’ private information in a more collaborative and technologically driven environment, Justice Minister Judith Collins says.

Hon Tony Ryall, Minister of Health

Health budget increases to a record $15.6b

New Zealand’s public health services budget will reach a record $15.6 billion next year, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.

Hon Tony Ryall, Minister of Health

Free doctors’ visits, prescriptions for under 13s

Free doctors’ visits and prescriptions for children aged under six will be extended to all children aged under 13 from July next year, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.

Hon Tony Ryall, Minister of Health

More New Zealanders to get elective surgery

The Government will spend $110 million of new money over the next four years to provide even more New Zealanders with elective surgery, including hip and knee replacements, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.

Hon Tony Ryall, Minister of Health

$33m invested in better cancer services

Budget 2014 will deliver an additional $32.7 million over four years to further improve cancer services and provide better support for cancer patients, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.

Hon Hekia Parata, Minister of Education

$857.8 million more to raise student achievement

The Government will invest $857.8 million over the next four years and the remainder of this year for new education initiatives and sector support, Education Minister Hekia Parata says.

Hon Hekia Parata, Minister of Education

Budget invests an extra $155.7m in ECE

A further $155.7 million over four years will be invested in early childhood education (ECE) services in Budget 2014 to help give all children a great start in life, Education Minister Hekia Parata says.

Hon Hekia Parata, Minister of Education

$85.3m increase in schools’ operational funding

Schools’ operational grants will increase by 2 per cent at a cost of $85.3 million over the next four years, Education Minister Hekia Parata says.

Hon Hekia Parata, Minister of Education, and Hon Nikki Kaye, Associate Minister of Education

$284m extra allocated for schools, classrooms

Budget 2014 invests a total of $172.5 million of capital from the Future Investment Fund and $111.5 million of operating funding over the next four years in new schools, classrooms and other school property improvements, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye say.

Hon Hekia Parata, Minister of Education, and Hon Nikki Kaye, Associate Minister of Education

$2.5m Budget boost for computers in homes

The Budget allocates $2.5 million in additional operating funding in 2014/15 to continue to provide more computers in homes and digital literacy training for low-income families, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye say.

Hon Hekia Parata, Minister of Education, and Hon Pita Sharples, Associate Minister of Education

Literacy programme to benefit more communities

More communities will benefit from an acclaimed school literacy programme, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples say.

Hon Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development

Investing more in reducing welfare dependency

The Government’s commitment to supporting people to get off welfare and into work is continuing, with new operating funding of $100 million over the next four years.

Hon Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development, and Hon Todd McClay, Minister of Revenue

Budget boosts parental tax credit for families

The Government is extending the parental tax credit to help many lower- and middle-income families at a time when they most need it - the birth of a new baby, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett and Revenue Minister Todd McClay say.

Hon Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development

Helping more families into rental housing

The Government is investing more in social housing, including $77.5 million of new operating funding and $18.2 million of new capital funding over the next four years, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says.

Hon Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development

Investing to protect our most vulnerable children

The Government’s commitment to protecting children from abuse and neglect has been further strengthened with $33.2 million in operating funding in 2014/15.

Hon Anne Tolley, Minister of Police and Corrections

Better crime prevention, offender rehabilitation

Budget 2014 builds on the successful results of recent years in reducing crime and reoffending to ensure there are fewer victims of crime, Police and Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says.

Hon Nick Smith, Minister of Housing, and Hon Craig Foss, Minister of Commerce

Duties and tariffs on building products removed

Duties on plasterboard, reinforcing steel bar and wire nails and tariffs on building products like roofing, cladding, insulation, paints, electrical and plumbing fittings will be removed temporarily to increase competition and improve housing affordability.

Hon Nick Smith, Minister of Housing

$30m Budget boost for Social Housing Fund

The Government is providing an additional $30 million of operating spending in Budget 2014 to help the community housing sector provide homes for high-need families, Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says.

Hon Nick Smith, Minister of Conservation, and Hon Nathan Guy, Minister for Primary Industries

$26.5m over four years to protect kauri

The Government is investing $15.8 million of operating funding and $10.7 million of capital funding over the next four years to ramp up measures to protect New Zealand’s magnificent kauri forests from the dieback disease.

Hon Amy Adams, Minister for the Environment

$20m for freshwater and environment initiatives

Budget 2014 will make available $20 million over four years for environmental initiatives and to help the management of New Zealand’s natural environment, Environment Minister Amy Adams says.

Hon Nathan Guy, Minister for Primary Industries

Irrigation funding to help economy, environment

The Budget’s $40 million of new funding for irrigation projects will deliver economic and environmental benefits for New Zealand, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says.

Hon Simon Bridges, Minister of Labour

Government to boost parental leave provisions

As part of Budget 2014’s comprehensive package of practical measures to help families and children, the Government will spend an additional $171.8 million over four years to enhance parental leave provisions, Labour Minister Simon Bridges says.

Hon Nikki Kaye, Minister of Youth Affairs

$8.6m for Youth One-Stop Shops social support

Budget 2014 provides $8.6 million of new operating spending over the next four years for social support needs at Youth One-Stop Shops, Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye says.

Hon Todd McClay, Minister of Revenue

Cheque duty to be abolished in July

Cheque duty will be abolished from 1 July 2014, Revenue Minister Todd McClay says.

Hon Pita Sharples, Minister of Māori Affairs, and Hon Tariana Turia, Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment

Funding for Māori Centre of Research Excellence

A Māori Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) will be funded as part of the Government’s increased investment in research excellence, Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples and Associate Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Tariana Turia say.

Hon Pita Sharples, Minister of Māori Affairs

Support for three Māori economic initiatives

Budget 2014 supports three major initiatives as a result of the Māori Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan He Kai Kei Aku Ringa, Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says.

Hon Pita Sharples, Minister of Māori Affairs

$12m boost over four years for iwi radio stations

Iwi radio will receive an extra $12 million over the next four years to support the operational costs of the 21 stations currently funded by Te Mangai Pāho and to assess the feasibility of expanding the iwi radio network, Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says.

Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for Whānau Ora

Providing more support for families in need

Budget 2014 will increase the support available to low income families, building on the work already achieved, Whānau Ora Minister Tariana Turia says.

Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for Whānau Ora

Extra Budget support for Whānau Ora navigators

Budget 2014 commits new operating funding of $15 million over three years from 2015/16 for the Whānau Ora navigators’ work with whānau and families, Whānau Ora Minister Tariana Turia says.

Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for Disability Issues

Budget supports range of disability services

Budget 2014 confirms a range of measures to support New Zealanders who live with disabilities, Disabilities Issues Minister Tariana Turia says.

Pre-Budget Announcements

12 May 2014

Hon Todd McClay, Minister of Revenue

Budget 2014: Extra $132m for tax compliance

Budget 2014 will allocate $132 million to Inland Revenue over the next five years to bolster its tax compliance activities and for chasing up unfiled returns, Revenue Minister Todd McClay says.

8 May 2014

Hon Tariana Turia, Associate Minister of Health

Budget 2014: Duty-free tobacco limits to fall

Duty-free tobacco allowances will be cut as a further step towards reducing the harm caused by smoking, Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia says.

7 May 2014

Hon Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development

Budget 2014: Boost in Canterbury support services

The Government is continuing to invest in psychosocial services and support for temporary accommodation services in Canterbury, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says.

6 May 2014

Hon Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development

Budget 2014: ‘$3k to Christchurch’ to help job seekers

The Government is providing further support for the Canterbury rebuild with $3.5 million of new operating funding for 2014/15 in Budget 2014 to assist beneficiaries to take up work in Christchurch.

Hon Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment

Budget 2014: $20m for 6,000 more apprentices

Continuing high demand for the Apprenticeship Reboot means the Government has decided to spend up to $20 million in Budget 2014 for an extra 6,000 places as part of its Business Growth Agenda, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.

Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister

Pre-Budget Speech

Today I want to talk about the Budget that Finance Minister Bill English will deliver next week.

5 May 2014

Hon Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development

Budget 2014: $22m boost for budgeting services

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced new operating funding of $22 million over four years for non-government organisations delivering community budgeting services to families.

2 May 2014

Hon Tariana Turia, Associate Minister of Housing

Budget 2014: New funding for rural and Māori housing

The Government has announced new funding of $16 million over four years to support the repair and rebuild of rural housing, the improvement of housing on the Chatham Islands and the development of Māori social housing providers.

1 May 2014

Hon Tony Ryall, Minister of Health, and Hon Tariana Turia, Associate Minister of Health

Budget 2014: Additional $20m to help fight rheumatic fever

The Government has today announced free drop-in sore-throat clinics will be expanded to target a further 90,000 children and young people who are at risk of getting rheumatic fever.

30 April 2014

Hon Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development, and Hon Jo Goodhew, Associate Minister of Health

Budget 2014: Sexual violence services get funding boost

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett and Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew have today announced $10.4 million in new operating funding to support sexual violence services over the next two years.

29 April 2014

Hon Jonathan Coleman, Minister of Defence

Budget 2014: Investing $100.9m in defence

Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government is committed to strengthening the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), and will be investing $100.9 million of operating funding in 2014/2015.

28 April 2014

Hon Tony Ryall, Minister of Health

Budget 2014: Two funded cochlear implants for children

Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced children with profound hearing loss will now receive two funded cochlear implants, and children under six with only one implant will be offered the opportunity to have a second funded implant.

15 April 2014

Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance

Pre-Budget Speech to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be with you again today.  I would like to thank John and Raewyn and their team at the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to speak to you again this year.

2 April 2014

Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister

Speech to the North Harbour Club, North Harbour Stadium

Today I want to talk about the Budget, which will come out on 15 May.

29 January 2014

Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance

Finance Minister to deliver Budget on 15 May

Finance Minister Bill English will deliver Budget 2014 on Thursday, 15 May, he announced today.