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I would like to thank my colleague Jim Sutton for organising this forum today to discuss the economic aftermath of the events of September 11.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

This conference has been a celebration. For a very few of us a special celebration this week of 20 years in Parliament, for all of us of two years in government. One year from now we need to be celebrating the future as we begin the second term of a Labour led government.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today. It is a pleasure to be here with an organisation that makes such an important contribution to the well being of New Zealand.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today. I have enjoyed working with Grey Power board members over the past two years and I have welcomed their partnership approach to addressing common issues with the Government.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Revenue

Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today, it is a great pleasure to be here with the people who are instrumental in bringing valued foreign investment to New Zealand.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

The big tax news this week has obviously been the Tax Review's final report to the government. Because of the importance of the review, I shall devote a good part of this speech to it, before updating you on other tax policy matters.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Revenue

Much has happened since I spoke to you last July at your Employment Relations Conference.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Address to Corporate Tax Update 2001 Forum

  • Michael Cullen
  • Revenue

Good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you today in Palmerston North.
The New Zealand Superannuation Bill is two thirds of the way through its passage through the House and the debate is heating up.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

The future of the NZ economy

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

The future of the NZ economy

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

As a government we talk a lot about transforming New Zealand's traditional economic base and becoming a knowledge economy.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Superannuation policy is back in the limelight. I have said this many times before, but it is worth repeating: a well-rounded policy on superannuation rests on three pillars: the basic pension provided by the government; the level of pensions that people qualify for through employment based savings schemes, and the amounts generated by voluntary individual savings.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Financial strategies for the budget and public sector.
I bring greetings from Finance Minister Michael Cullen who, not being able to be here in person, sends his best wishes, apologies and me - to present the first paper at this year's conference.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be back with you here today. You have asked me to talk about investing in New Zealand and I must say the timing could not have been better.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

A New Era of Partnerships in New Zealand

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

The past year and a half have been significant for New Zealand. There is a buzz happening that's hard to miss.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

I have been asked to introduce this discussion by commenting on why the New Zealand and UK economies seem to be withstanding the slowdown in the global economy.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Last year, on behalf of the Prime Minister, I had the privilege of opening your August conference. It is a pleasure to be back with you today

  • Michael Cullen
  • Treasurer

I am pleased to have been invited to address you today. I shall take the opportunity to update you on a number of tax policy issues and progress in several areas.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

The title I have been given for this address is "when will exporting be recognised"?

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

The detail of the Budget is now long gone, and while I am happy to answer questions about it; I would like to use my time tonight to assess the reaction to it.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. It is always nice to be back in the South Island.
I have heard it said that Grey Power was formed to fight the surcharge. Now that the surcharge has gone, Grey Power is moving on. It is also moving on in the way that it does business with the government. In the last year, the national officers of Grey Power have adopted a policy of open dialogue.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

The Budget is being presented on Thursday. The Select Committee is due to report back on its consideration of the New Zealand Superannuation Bill on 12 June.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance