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Associate Finance Minister Trevor Mallard welcomed updated guidelines on contracting between non-government organisations (NGOs) and government agencies, released by Treasury today.

Marilyn Waring to replace Ruth Richardson on Reserve Bank board.

A Future Directions package for low and middle income families will be the centrepiece of next year's budget.

The Crown is a passive shareholder but wants to maximise the value of SOEs and Crown entities.

The government welcomes the latest OECD report on NZ.

Moody's reaffirms NZ's high credit rating, gives economy good report

The government tables legislation to build on the public sector reforms of the 1980s.

The BPS and Defu will be released on 18 December.

The governnment welcomes Standard and Poor's latest report on New Zealand.

The new state sector super scheme represents a rebuilding of the state sector.

The Overseas Investment Act review aims to maintain a liberal investment regime whilst giving more protection to iconic sites.

6 November 2003Speech Notes
Embargoed until: 3.30pm Thursday 6 November 2003 Speech to Assoc of Salaried Medical Specialists

Thank you for the invitation to address your conference.

Michael Cullen on the government's approach to repairing the infrastructure deficit.

Don Brash knows better than to suggest the operating balance is available for spending.

Finance Minister Michael Cullen discusses government policies to support the venture capital market.

The government will not legislate to over-ride the Commerce Commission's rejection of the Air New Zealand-Qantas deal.

Toll Holdings decision to proceed with the purchase of Tranz Rail welcomed.

“The final outturn for the 2002-2003 financial year shows a significant shift since the budget forecasts were signed off in late April,” acting Finance Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

“The final outturn for the 2002-2003 financial year shows a significant shift since the budget forecasts were signed off in late April,” Acting Finance Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

14 September 2003Speech Notes
Embargoed until: 4pm Sunday 14 September 2003 Address to the Meat Industry 2003 Conference

Welcome to Hawke’s Bay. You have chosen a fine venue for your conference this year.

Paul Carpinter's resignation from the Crown Forestry Rental Trust is regretted.

It is important that New Zealand learn from the recent black-outs in New York and London.

Acting Finance Minister Trevor Mallard said he has received advice from the Tranz Rail Board of the increased offer from TOLL Holdings and their view that this represents greater certainty of value for shareholders.

29 August 2003Media Statement
Cullen to APEC, Singapore

Finance Minister Michael Cullen will attend the APEC Finance Ministers meeting in Phuket on Thursday and Friday of next week.