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PM: A sustainable future for New Zealand

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Sustainable growth is the hallmark of Budget 2007. It takes significant further steps to transform our economy and provide higher living standards for all families, Prime Minister Helen Clark said today. More >>

Support for vital conservation work

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government

The Department of Conservation is to receive an extra $13.3 million to boost its core capability, and fund the development of a national inventory of New Zealand's species. More >>

Support for successful housing programmes

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government

A $43.6 million funding package in Budget 2007 will extend two highly successful housing programmes, taking them into new areas of the country, and providing assistance to a wider range of New Zealand families. More >>

Promoting strong community relationships

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2007 expands the Labour-led government's work with New Zealand's ethnic communities with extra funding for the Office of Ethnic Affairs. More >>

First steps towards shared equity scheme

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2007 sets aside $1.4 million for the design of a shared equity housing scheme as part of the Labour-led government's drive to help more young New Zealanders own their own home. More >>

Business Tax Reform – int'l tax fact sheet

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government

The introduction of a tax exemption for the active income of New Zealand businesses operating overseas will bring New Zealand into line with international norms. The exemption is designed to encourage businesses with international operations to remain ... More >>

Business Tax Reform - Fact Sheets

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government

People who save through managed funds such as unit trusts and most superannuation and group investment funds will also benefit from the new 30 per cent company tax rate. More >>

Budget 2007: Strong families a top priority

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand families will benefit from a range of initiatives in Budget 2007, which underlines the Labour-led government's commitment to strengthen the community sector, and provide greater support for young people at risk. More >>

Budget 2007: Investing in sustainable business

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Helping New Zealand businesses make the most of the opportunities offered by sustainability is one of the focal points of the funding announced today for the Labour-led government’s package of sustainability initiatives, said Environment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>

Helping Kiwi households towards sustainability

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government

A household sustainability programme will make it easier for Kiwi households to improve their lifestyles, keep New Zealand’s environment clean and green, and help fight climate change, Environment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>

Budget 2007: Executive Summary

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2007 focuses on sustainability – ensuring our economy, environment, and social fabric are set on a course that protects our future generations. This Government is committed to sustainable action on all those fronts when advancing policies and ... More >>

Cullen: Budget Speech

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government

I move, that the Appropriation (2007/08 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time. The central message of Budget 2007 is the importance of saving and investing. Budget 2007 is designed to promote a stronger saving culture and encourage greater investing. More >>

Helping Nthland communities manage growing tourism

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor visited Tutukaka today and presented a cheque to help pay for infrastructure in the town. More >>

Key deliberately misleading public over ACC levies

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government

National Party leader John Key is deliberately misleading the public about ACC levies in order to justify his plans to return to the flawed policies of the 90s and to privatise ACC, says ACC Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>

Well Done on tackling Volatile Substance Misuse

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government

Jim Anderton today congratulated Wellington City Council on the up-and-coming launch of Wellington’s New Zealand Retailers Code of Practice – Sensible Selling: Reducing Volatile Substance Misuse, this week. More >>

Equity reviews extended to Crown entities

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 12:08 am | New Zealand Government

A Labour-led government initiative to reduce the gender pay gap between men and women will be extended to a number of Crown entities, having been tested in the public service, public education and public health areas, said Labour Minister Ruth Dyson ... More >>