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Budget 2007: Snapshot of KiwiSaver
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
KiwiSaver is part of a package of government initiatives designed to increase saving by New Zealand households. It encourages a long-term saving habit and asset accumulation by those who want to enjoy more than a basic standard of living in their retirement. More >>
Budget 2007: Savings tax rate - Q&A
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
1 Why is the tax rate on different savings products being reduced to 30 per cent? The tax reduction is to encourage individuals to save. Less tax paid on income from the savings vehicles will mean faster accumulation of savings by individuals. More >>
Budget 2007: Promoting healthy NZ families
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Strengthening the health and well being of New Zealand families is a key focus of Budget 2007, which delivers on a wide range of programmes for children, parents and grandparents, said Health Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Budget 2007: Savers – Fact sheet
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Savers – Fact sheet What’s new? People who save through KiwiSaver will benefit from a tax credit that matches their contribution, up to a maximum of $20 per week ($1,040 per year) from 1 July 2007. For those who are employees, compulsory matching ... More >>
Budget 2007: Employers – Fact Sheet
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
From 1 April 2008 employers will need to match their employees’ contributions to KiwiSaver. The contributions will be phased in over a four year period, starting at 1 per cent of an employee’s gross salary and rising to 4 per cent by 1 April ... More >>
Budget 2007: R&D tax credit Q&A
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
1 Why is the R&D tax credit being introduced? The credit is intended to encourage New Zealand businesses to invest more in R&D, to innovate and develop improved products and processes. This is expected to have wider benefits for the New Zealand ... More >>
Budget 2007: Families, Young and Old - Summary
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2007 strengthens the Labour-led government's investment in creating a bright, healthy and secure future for our families, young and old. It builds on our work since 1999 to give all New Zealanders a stake in society, and to ensure the benefits ... More >>
Fact Sheet: Providers of superannuation schemes
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The KiwiSaver changes announced in Budget 2007 will encourage higher levels of take up and contributions, which are likely to add significantly to the number of KiwiSaver accounts and level of funds under management. Key policy changes include: More >>
Budget 2007: Boost for NZs international presence
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2007 provides extra funding for New Zealand to expand its international presence, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Budget 2007: Warmer, healthier homes investment
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister of Energy Minister Responsible for Climate Change Issues Jeanette Fitzsimons Government spokesperson on Energy Efficiency More >>
Budget 2007 SUMMARY: National Identity
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
National Identity New Zealand's unique and diverse national identity is rooted in our history, but growing and changing, becoming stronger all the time. More >>
Budget 2007: Focus on healthy active lifestyles
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2007 provides for a further expansion of funding for sport and recreation to promote healthy active lifestyles, Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Budget 2007 Summary: Economic Transformation
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2007 builds on the Labour-led government's progress over the last seven years to transform New Zealand into a more dynamic and innovative economy better able to withstand the economic, social and environmental challenges we face. We are investing ... More >>
Budget 2007: Healthy confident young Kiwis
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government is committed to giving our children the best possible start in life through quality, affordable early childhood education (ECE) and by promoting and encouraging healthy, active young lives, said Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Older New Zealanders secure big gains
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Older New Zealanders will benefit greatly from a range of initiatives in this year’s budget, Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Budget 2007: Boost for public broadcasting
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government continues its commitment to strengthening public broadcasting in Budget 2007, raising total investment in broadcasting to $150.2 million this year. More >>
Budget 2007: Extra teachers & schools
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra teachers, schools further boost education The Labour-led government is strengthening the education system by investing in hundreds of additional teachers, building new schools, and boosting funding for information technology, truancy and special education, ... More >>
Fostering a culture of charitable giving
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2007 lays the foundation for a stronger culture of charitable giving in New Zealand, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Budget 2007: Big research investment to transform
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A $73.7 million funding increase for research, science and technology over the next four years, along with $34.6 million in reallocated funding, will focus on transforming the economy by improving business performance and sustainability, Research, Science ... More >>
Budget 2007: KiwiSaver – General Q&A
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The government's drug-buying agency gets a permanent increase in funding in Budget 2007, Minister of Health Pete Hodgson and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
