Budget balances books - at a price
The Government has delivered a budget that will bring its books back into surplus by 2014/15 and the price will be paid by the public service, parents, and KiwiSavers.
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Job and wage growth forecasted
New Zealanders can expect stronger wage growth and more jobs in the next few years, according to Treasury forecasts outlined by Prime Minister John Key today.
Borrowing boom casts long shadow
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<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> We'll save money by spending less, not by investing less
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Kiwisaver kick start will remain
More details of KiwiSaver cuts will be announced in the budget, but John Key says the $1000 kick start for new accounts will remain.
Start-ups find their progress stalled by 'valley of death'
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Govt borrowing $380m a week
The Government is borrowing $380 million a week and next week's budget will carry a record deficit.
Deficit worse than forecast - $10.1b
The New Zealand government ran an operating deficit of $10.16 billion in the nine months ended March 31, almost 15pc worse than forecast. The government faces a potential credit rating downgrade from Standard and Poor's unless it can...
Crown fielded proposals to buy SCF
The Crown fielded a number of proposals to recapitalise South Canterbury Finance (SCF) or buy it before and as it collapsed but most involved some form of Crown support, according to documents released today.