Budget 2013 Announcements

16 May 2013 0 Comments

A comprehensive list of all Budget 2013 announcements.

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Focus on Finance - February

23 February 2012 0 Comments

In this edition of Focus on Finance I talk about the Government's four main economic priorities, the Budget Policy Announcement, some good news about growth, the mixed ownership model and a few upcoming milestone economic events.

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Focus on Finance: December 2011

22 December 2011 1 Comment

In this final edition of Focus on Finance for 2011, I talk about the major events of the year - and what's coming up for the new Government in 2012.


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Focus on Finance No.21

13 October 2011 0 Comments

In addition to my video briefing on the economy and the credit rating downgrades, this issue of Focus on Finance covers the Crown's accounts, falling public debt, the rise in the EQC levy,  and my trip to the World Bank board of governors' annual meeting in Washington DC. As always, your comments are welcome.


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Focus on Finance No.20

07 September 2011 1 Comment

In this issue of Focus on Finance, I talk about the mixed ownership model the Government is proposing to use in the sale of four energy companies, developments surrounding the cost of the earthquake recovery, the global outlook for finances, releasing Government data to the public - and a few important events coming up this month.

 

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July: Economic Growth Picking Up Pace

25 July 2011 0 Comments

In this issue of Focus on Finance, I talk about emerging signs of confidence in the economy, gains in the infrastructure build-out, my meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan, and early signs of progress in reining in the deficit.

 

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Focus on Finance - Budget 2011

23 May 2011 0 Comments
This edition of Focus on Finance is devoted entirely to Budget 2011 and features a special video I made with the Prime Minister about the Budget. Read full article

Focus on Finance No.18

04 April 2011 0 Comments

In this edition of Focus on Finance, I talk about the April first changes that will boost businesses and superannuitants, building better frontline services, earthquake tax relief and the significance of the latest GDP figures.

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Focus on Finance: No.17

02 March 2011 1 Comment
In this issue of Focus on Finance I talk about the tragic earthquake in Christchurch and examine some of its economic consequences for New Zealand. Read full article

Focus on Finance - Issue 16

01 February 2011 0 Comments

In this issue of Focus on Finance, I talk about our economic agenda for 2011, with particular emphasis on savings and the upcoming Budget.

 

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