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"The GDP figure for September has finally put paid to the mutterings of the doom merchants," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

"The Budget Policy Statement 2001 shows strong resilience in the Government's fiscal position," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

"The December Economic and Fiscal Update 2000 shows New Zealand is well-placed to take advantage of favourable conditions for growth," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

"The September balance of payments result was stronger than expected and the trend is toward a further steady improvement," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the National Party's decision to vote for the New Zealand Superannuation Bill at first reading.

"The Reserve Bank's projection that inflation will reach 3.8 percent in the current quarter and remain above the target band until mid next year indicates that the Policy Targets Agreement can cope with unexpected price shocks," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

"The Crown Financial Statements to September showing the surplus running at more than twice budget forecasts cap a week of good economic news," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

"The OECD review of the New Zealand economy projects growth of 3.5 percent this calendar year, 2.9 percent next year and 2.8 percent in 2002," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

"The New Zealand Superannuation Bill is an opportunity to take super out of the political arena and to offer a much greater level of certainty to this and future generations of elderly," says Finance Minister Michael Cullen.

"The rebound in business confidence shown in the latest National Bank survey
suggests the winter of discontent is over and that the economy is in for a good summer," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

Finance Minister Michael Cullen said the Cabinet had approved the appointments today.

"Either Mr English has completely failed to understand how the proposed New Zealand Superannuation Fund will work or he is being mischievous," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

New Zealand would request an immediate end to the tariffs on NZ and Australian lamb at a public hearing on the lamb in Washington, Acting Trade
Negotiations Minister Paul Swain said today.

Act's decision to support the New Zealand Superannuation Bill to select committee was welcomed today by Finance Minister Michael Cullen.

Finance and Revenue Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed Paul Swain's appointment as associate Finance Minister and associate Revenue Minister.

"The latest ANZ job ads data, showing ad volumes increased in October for the seventh consecutive month, are yet more evidence that the economy is now firmly in recovery mode," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

"The National Bank survey showing a decline in confidence last month is to be expected given recent exchange rate and petrol price volatility," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the latest IMF report on New Zealand.

Moody's reconfirmation of our Aa2 foreign currency ceiling and judgement that New Zealand's monetary and fiscal policies are both on a "sound footing" were today welcomed by Finance Minister Michael Cullen.

The fall in confidence in the NZIER's September quarter survey of business
opinion is disappointing but not surprising," Finance Minister Michael
Cullen said today.

"The changes the Government is making to the Government Superannuation Fund will save the taxpayer money without compromising the rights or entitlements of Fund pensioners," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

"The September CPI result contains few surprises and is around market expectations," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

"The increase in the ANZ job ads series over September indicates that the
slough which afflicted the economy in the June quarter will be
short-lived," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

"The government will need to work through Tranz Rail's plans with Tranz Rail and with other players before it can respond." Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.