Budget 2013: Delivering progress and optimism

Budget 2013 confirms New Zealand is on the right track, with forecasts of economic growth, more jobs, rising wages, and a return to surplus by 2014/15, Finance Minister Bill English says.

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This issue of Plain English covers some of my recent activities in the electorate, as well as meetings overseas to gauge how the economic challenges in other countries are likely to affect New Zealand. I look forward to hearing from you in the comments section.

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This issue of Plain English covers Budget 2012 and some of my travels and activities in the electorate - with photographs. Be sure and let me know what's on your mind in the comments section of the newsletter.

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In this edition of Focus on Finance, I outline the main points in Budget 2012.

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In this edition of Plain English I talk about what's been going on in our electorate over the past few months and our new programme of reforms to the welfare system.I welcome your comments so be sure to click through and tell me what's on your mind.

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In this edition of Plain English I talk about the effect weather has been having on Southland, my post-Budget survey, what I've been doing in the electorate - and what the Government has been doing on a wide range of fronts since my last update to you. Read full article

In this issue of Plain English, I talk about my recent activities in the electorate, the "Shoe Boxes of Love" initiative, and some lessons learned from the Christchurch earthquakes. 

As always, I'm looking forward to hearing back from you.

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In this edition of Plain English I talk about the last few months in both Parliament and the South and provide a glimpse of what's coming in 2011. I hope you enjoy a very happy holiday! Read full article

In this issue of Plain English I talk about issues of concern to the electorate, meetings on the Budget, a books in homes programme, support for the Lakes District Air Rescue team, meetings with the Balclutha Rotary Club and some young achievers, Youth Parliament - and more. Feel free to comment on the newsletter and share your thoughts.

 

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In this issue of Plain English I talk about visits to the electorate, Parliamentary Question Time and the upcoming Budget.

 

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