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Mr Speaker, I move that the New Zealand Superannuation Bill now be read a first time.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Mr Speaker, I move that the Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Bill be read a first time. It is proposed that the Bill be referred to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

We are now 17 days to Christmas. We can get this season's asparagus, new potatoes and strawberries in the shops.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

DR MICHAEL CULLEN SPEECH TO THE ANNUAL NATIONAL TAX CONFERENCE, WAIRAKEI RESORT HOTEL, TAUPO

  • Michael Cullen
  • Revenue

“Off the Map in a Global Economy”

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this morning. I want to give a broad review of where we are at in terms of the economy and then spend some time answering your questions if you have any

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

I want to do two things: give a broad review of where we are at in terms of the economy and then, more specifically, say a few things about superannuation.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Speech by Finance Minister Michael Cullen to the Society of Actuaries
Thank you for the opportunity to talk to an influential audience on an issue close to my heart. I am referring, of course, to the Government's plan to partially prefund New Zealand Superannuation.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

You have asked me to provide an overview of the state of the economy, which is probably the toughest task that anyone could be assigned at this point in time. The economy is in an incredibly complicated state, as evidenced by the massive differences in the forecasts of the different economic agencies.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

You have asked me to provide an overview of the state of the economy, which is probably the toughest task that anyone could be assigned at this point in time.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

DR MICHAEL CULLEN SPEECH TO BRITISH/NEW ZEALAND TRADE COUNCIL - STAMFORD PLAZA HOTEL, AUCKLAND

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Could I begin by saying how much I appreciate everyone being here today. I think it is a sign of the enormous amount of goodwill that exists amongst practical people of varying views in New Zealand that we get together to talk through both where we want to go as a country, and how to get there.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Good afternoon.
It is a pleasure to be here today and to have the opportunity to take part in this important forum at a time when I have recently released the details of a prefunding superannuation scheme which is projected to reach roughly 50 percent of GDP at its peak.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

The topic you have invited me to speak on today – "Strategies for Growth in New Zealand" – has given me the opportunity to spell out the "economic vision" that the Labour Alliance Coalition Government has for our country.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Last week I announced the details of the government’s plan to partially pre-fund New Zealand Superannuation. The details will be familiar to this audience and I will not bore you with repetition.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

The Government has taken a clear leadership role in the matter of safeguarding the future of New Zealand superannuation. We have laid out clearly both our plans and the implications of those plans.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Address to Wellington Branch of the American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ON PRE-FUNDING NEW ZEALAND SUPERANNUATION

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

"The quality of the Ministerial Review into the Tax System was always going to depend on the personnel and I am confident we have the right people for the job," revenue Minister Michael Cullen said today.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Revenue

Statement by the Hon Dr Michael Cullen
Treasurer and Minister of Finance
Governor of the Fund for New Zealand
at the Joint Annual Discussion

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Thank you for inviting me here today. Frankfurt is the first stop on my itinerary for the Commonwealth Finance Ministers and the IMF/World Bank Meetings.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Thank you for inviting me here this morning. I note from the programme that the main purpose of the meeting is for you to ask questions and to raise issues with me, and not to sit through a long set piece speech.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here with you today at the Singapore/New Zealand Business Council.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today. It is a pleasure to be here at such an exciting time in Whangarei's economic history.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance