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Bill English: Full Budget Speech 2013
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
I move that the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time. More >>
Collaborative Funding For Online Services
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is reprioritising $2.9 million of taxpayer funding in 2013/14 to help more New Zealanders interact with government in a digital environment, Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says. More >>
Collaborative funding for online services
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Tremain Minister of Internal Affairs 16 May 2013 Collaborative funding for online services More >>
Collaborative funding for online services
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is reprioritising $2.9 million of taxpayer funding in 2013/14 to help more New Zealanders interact with government in a digital environment, Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says. More >>
Reforms focus state housing on highest need
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister of Housing 16 May 2013 Reforms focus state housing on highest need More >>
Housing WoF to be developed and trialled
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is to develop a Housing Warrant of Fitness system and trial it on Housing New Zealand properties, Housing Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Legislation For Housing Accords, Land Supply
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Special legislation to enable councils and the Government to streamline new housing developments in areas where housing is least affordable will be introduced to Parliament today. More >>
Property investment focus to return $45m a year
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Revenue 16 May 2013 Property investment focus to return $45m a year More >>
Budget tax relief for ‘black hole’ expenditure
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2013 will provide relief for six areas of ‘black hole’ business expenditure, bringing in tax deductibility on items where it previously has not applied, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says. More >>
$80m for irrigation - boost to economy, environment
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 16 May 2013 $80m for irrigation - boost to economy, environment Budget 2013 has confirmed $80 million in funding for regional irrigation projects, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says. More >>
$35m For Extended Family Raising Children
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding of $35 million over four years has been set aside in contingency for extended family members caring for children, recognising the difficult job they do. More >>
R&D tax-break proposal to boost start-ups
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Small, innovative businesses are set to benefit from proposed changes that will allow them to claim tax losses on research and development, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says. More >>
Multinational investors – paying fair share of tax
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Revenue 16 May 2013 Multinational investors – paying fair share of tax Changes to the thin capitalisation rules will help ensure multinational companies investing in New Zealand pay their fair share of tax, Revenue Minister ... More >>
Increased investment in Māori language
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2013 provides for new and increased funding for Māori language initiatives, Māori Affairs Minister and Associate of Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples says. More >>
Commitment to Children’s Action Plan Continues
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to protecting vulnerable children through the Children’s Action Plan, Chair of the Ministerial Oversight Group Paula Bennett says. More >>
Funding to support disabled New Zealanders
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Minister for Disability Issues 16 May 2013 Funding to support disabled New Zealanders The Government has committed to a number of initiatives in Budget 2013 to improve the lives of those who live with disabilities, Disability ... More >>
Investment in education increases to over $9.7b
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2013 delivers $901 million in the current year and over the next four years for operating initiatives to lift educational achievement at every level of the system – from early childhood, to primary, to secondary, and into training for work, Education ... More >>
Additional $2.1b for Christchurch’s recovery
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery 16 May 2013 Additional $2.1b for Christchurch’s recovery The Budget confirms a further $2.1 billion in funding for the Christchurch earthquake recovery, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery ... More >>
Microfinance Support For People On Low Incomes
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting New Zealanders on low incomes with a suite of measures designed to help them become more independent. More >>
$134m for more modern learning environments
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Associate Minister of Education 16 May 2013 $134m for more modern learning environments More >>
