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"Negotiations for the government to buy Tranz Rail's Auckland rail corridors and infrastructure assets are continuing," Finance Minister Michael Cullen,

FBT interest rate for cheap, job-related loans drops

Address to Corporate Tax Update 2001 Forum

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.

The future of the NZ economy

The future of the NZ economy

A wealth of data has been released recently, all of it pointing to strong economy in which growth is becoming increasingly broad-based.

"The amendments to the Electoral Integrity Bill recommended by New Zealand First will be considered by the cabinet and both government caucuses," the Leader of the House Michael Cullen said today.

Tax law on Maori organisations to be revamped

Broad support for Svensson Review changes to RBA

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

The Australian and New Zealand Governments will form a joint officials' working party to take forward the extensive discussions that have already taken place at ministerial level on the Australasian aviation market.

News and happenings from the Office of Hon Dr Michael Cullen

July 2001

The New Zealand Superannuation Bill

News and happenings from the Office of Hon Dr Michael Cullen

July 2001

Overseas Investment and Briefing Tour

Creating a policy context for a more inclusive NZ

Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers stand to benefit from a government decision to remove the deadline on applications for rebates on charitable donations and on payments for housekeeping and childcare.

Acting Agriculture Minister Michael Cullen welcomed news that apple export marketer ENZA and apple growers were meeting today to attempt a resolution of a long-running dispute.

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.

"After promising us a policy on superannuation, all National has managed to deliver is a committee," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said

Finance Minister Michael Cullen says a survey asking what brings Kiwis home reiterates the messages he was given by expatriates on his recent two week investment and briefing tour to the UK, Japan and Singapore.

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.

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.

Confidence rebound augurs well for economy

The deadline for submissions on the Tax and Charities discussion document has been extended by one month, from 31 July to 31 August.