In this issue of Focus on Finance I talk about the 01 October changes to the tax law, with particular emphasis on personal tax rates and GST. I also discuss changes to rules around foreign investment, the Canterbury earthquake recovery process and the economy's status after five successive quarters of growth. Read full article

In this issue of Focus on Finance I talk about some early signs that our economy is rebalancing, spending on policy advice, ways to better manage the Government's assets - and more. Your comments are welcome.

 

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In this issue, I talk about the state of the economy's recovery, how changes in tax will help New Zealanders, and getting out and about with the Budget 2010 message. Be sure and watch my video briefing on the economy. Read full article

In this issue I discuss some of the most important drivers and outcomes in Budget 2010, with special emphasis on tax reforms, the growth dividend and getting debt under control.

 

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In this issue I talk about my new interactive feature in which I answer a question from a viewer by video, the gradual improvement in the economy, measures to increase fairness in the tax system, and more.

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In this issue I talk about the government's new infrastructure plan, the tax package that will be at the centre of the 2010 Budget, the latest set of Crown accounts and more. 

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In this issue I discuss the challenges of the year ahead and outline the Government's action plan for 2010. Read full article

In this issue I talk about Christmas, the economic outlook, the capital markets development taskforce - and some of what to look out for in the new year. Read full article

In this issue, I talk about the Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update, monetary policy and the dollar, the infrastructure stimulus package, trade guarantees to support exporters and how we're doing as we come out of the financial crisis. Read full article

In this issue I discuss the uneven advance toward economic recovery and the centrality of export markets to making headway.

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