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“The GDP figures for the September quarter support the growth track in the December Economic and Fiscal Update,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

The 2003 Budget will reinforce the government’s reputation as a careful fiscal manager and advance New Zealand further along the path to a strongly growing and socially cohesive society, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

19 December 2002Media Statement
Embargoed to 1am, ThursdayCullen on business confidence figures

The government today agreed to Qantas taking a 4.99 per cent stake in Air New Zealand and gave conditional support to a strategic alliance between the two airlines.

Thousands of people will find it easier to obtain their income tax refunds from next year, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen and Associate Revenue Minister Paul Swain announced today.

16 December 2002Media Statement
Income threshold for student loan repayments and interest write-offs to rise

Tuesday 10 December 2002Speech Notes
Embargoed until: 9.45pmAddress to Institute of Directors Auckland Branch Dinner

Friday 29 November 2002Speech Notes
Embargoed until: 1300Address to Business 2003 – NZ Herald Luncheon

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The Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen and Internal Affairs Minister George Hawkins today welcomed the final report of the Hunn Overview Group into weathertightness saying the recommendations reflected government thinking and that work on them was alr

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the latest National Bank Outlook showing confidence improving for a fourth consecutive month.

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Treasury Report: Air New Zealand – Process (Roles of Ministers)
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The government today received a proposal for Air New Zealand to enter a strategic alliance with Qantas under which Qantas would take a minority stake in Air New Zealand.

Process and timing of consideration of Air New Zealand proposal

25 November 2002Government as 82% shareholder receives proposal from Air New Zealand for Qantas to take a stake in Air New Zealand.

The OECD forecasts place New Zealand in the top three for growth this year and in the top eight for growth over the next three years.

Discusses work the government is doing on the implications of the government's intention to retain SOEs in public ownership.

13 November 2002Media Statement
Bill introduces more user-friendly tax law

A 2000-page bill introduced into Parliament today rewrites income tax law to make it easier to use.

12 November 2002Speech Notes
Embargoed until: 7.30am Tuesday Speech to National Press Club/ British NZ Trade Council

The speech discusses possible forums to achieve a national consensus on growth.

Homeowners affected by leaky building syndrome will receive a free independent assessment of their claim through the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service the government is setting up, Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen announced today.

21 October 2002Media Statement
Armstrong resigns from chairpersonships

Moody's Investors Service upgrades New Zealand's credit rating to Aaa - the highest level since 1983.