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Tax take $1.1b below forecast
Two-thirds or so of the way through the Government's financial year the tax take is $1.1 billion below forecast.
Treasury wanted more 'Mum and Dad' SOE investors
The Treasury would have liked more "Mum and Dad" small investors to have bought shares in electricity generators Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy.
Treasury focus on value for money
As the Crown's balance sheet approaches a quarter of a trillion dollars, managing those assets and the risks is becoming more important, says the Treasury.
Treasury: State ownership shouldn't be 'default'
Treasury is questioning the way the Crown manages its assets, suggesting state ownership of social assets may not be the most efficient use of government money.
Bluechip boss on FMA charges dies
A former chief executive of Bluechip and director Viaduct Capital Nick Wevers has died and criminal charges filed against him have now been withdrawn.
Govt predicts a 'paper-thin' surplus
The Government books are on track to deliver the promised surplus in 2014 - 15 but at $86 million, still a very small one, despite improvements in the economy.
Fix Govt accounts? Here's your chance
An new interactive tool developed by a Victoria University professor in conjunction with Treasury lets people address the Government's long-term financial pressures.
John Armstrong: Treasury boss sparks culture change
Political correspondent John Armstrong spoke to Treasury's head about how he is changing the department's culture ahead of the release of its long-term fiscal projections.
MRP float bolsters govt cash balance
The New Zealand government posted a smaller operating deficit than forecast in the 11 months ended May 31.
PR spin costs Solid Energy $48k
Well-connected lobbyists Saunders Unsworth worked with Solid Energy, Treasury and Cabinet Ministers to thwart questions about the company's problems.
Treasury not fast enough on Solid Energy
An independent review of events leading to Solid Energy's near-collapse has raised questions over Treasury's response to early warning signs of trouble.
Editorial: Govt must do better at promoting share sales
Editorial: Naturally enough, the Government was keen to put the entire blame for what happened on "politicking" by Labour and the Greens.
Government deficit smaller than forecast
The government kept a smaller operating deficit than forecast in the first nine months of the financial year, even as the cost of the Canterbury earthquakes grew.
Crown deficit smaller than forecast
The New Zealand government had a smaller operating deficit than expected in the first eight months of the financial year as it took in more income tax than it had forecast.
Key distances Govt from Telecom cuts
Prime Minister John Key has denied that the Solid Energy crisis and Telecom job cuts are a black mark against the Government's handling of the economy.
Solid Energy crisis: Govt vows to save it
Solid Energy is in crisis, with a Government bailout almost inevitable, mine closures possible and further job cuts likely in another restructure to try to salvage it.
Govt deficit less than forecast
The New Zealand government had a smaller than expected first-half operating deficit after Treaty of Waitangi settlement costs didn't eventuate in the period.
Labour costs up 0.5pc as quake rebuild quickens
New Zealand labour costs rose in the final three months of 2012 as the gathering pace of Canterbury's reconstruction effort saw the building and construction sector underpin gains.
Govt deficit news better than forecast
A month after releasing new budget forecasts, the New Zealand government is tracking above them.
Govt deficit up as tax take dips
The New Zealand government's operating deficit was wider than forecast in the first four months of the financial year.