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Healthcare Providers' CEO's comments bizarre
Friday, 20 May 2005, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
The claim by Martin Taylor, CEO of Healthcare Providers that the budget doesn't provide guaranteed funding for rest homes is bizarre. More >>
Ngäti Tüwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) settlement
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty Negotiations Minister Mark Burton welcomed the passage by Parliament today of the Ngäti Tüwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) Claims Settlement Act. More >>
Budget Summary: Budget 2005 at a glance
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
- Strong financial management continues to produce budget surpluses that will cover contributions to the NZ Superannuation Fund, maintain debt at prudent levels and meet the government's capital investment needs. More >>
Budget 2005: fair, responsible, inclusive
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark says Budget 2005 is another important step in building strong foundations for sustainable growth, making social investments, and helping New Zealanders build a stake in their country. More >>
$22.6 million of new funding for building services
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The government's ability to monitor and solve problems in New Zealand's building sector will be significantly enhanced with a $22.6 million package of new funding, Building Issues Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Brash in mire
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
“Don Brash has dropped himself and the National Party right in the political mire in his budget speech this afternoon,” said Finance Minister Michael Cullen. More >>
Government keeps Asian relations to fore
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
New funding of $2.6 million for Asia-related projects underlines the government’s commitment to further advancing New Zealand’s relations with Asia, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Multimillion dollar suite of pro-business tax cuts
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2005 reinforces the government’s commitment to economic growth, delivering a multi-million dollar suite of pro-business tax changes, Finance Minister Michael Cullen says. More >>
Government boosts biosecurity again
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity funding has been boosted again, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Budget 2005 Michael Cullen Speech (Full Speech)
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
I move, that the Appropriation (2005/06 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time. More >>
Volunteers and regions get sport boost
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a major boost for grass-roots sport with the spotlight on volunteers and regional sports development. More >>
Boost for sustainable business practice
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
New spending of $12.4 million over the next four years is committed in today's budget to promote sustainable business practices, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>
$30 million boost for public broadcasting
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Investing in local content and strengthening Radio New Zealand are key features of a $30 million investment in broadcasting over the next four years, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Budget 05-Protecting NZ's environment and heritage
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting $30 million over four years for public broadcasting and local content More >>
Budget 2005: Making New Zealand safe
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
$172.9 million over four years for increased police resources More >>
Budget 2005: Promoting opportunity
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Additional $1.09 billion a year each year from 2008-09 in Vote Health, $4.09 billion over four years More >>
Older people’s needs recognised in budget
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Older people have benefited greatly from a range of initiatives in this year’s budget, says Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
$19.4m for injury treatment and rehabilitation
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2005 will boost ACC contributions towards treatment costs and rehabilitation by $19.4 million over the next four years. More >>
$71 million boost for residential aged care
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding for residential care for older New Zealanders has received a $70.9 million boost in Budget 2005, says Associate Minister of Health Pete Hodgson. More >>
Effective schools funding rises to $28.5 million
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Highly effective schools will receive $28.5 million over the next four years to encourage them to continue their high standards and share best practice across the sector, says Education Minister Trevor Mallard. More >>
