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$548m for rail around New Zealand

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2017 will invest $548 million of new capital funding to maintain and upgrade New Zealand’s rail network, supporting freight movement, exporters, tourism and public transport, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. $450 million of that funding ... More >>

Supporting a growing economy through innovation

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2017 will invest $372.8 million of new operating funding in the second round of the Government’s Innovative New Zealand programme, Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith say. “Every initiative ... More >>

$2b investment in law and order

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2017 invests $1.24 billion of new operating funding over four years and $785.6 million of capital funding in law and order initiatives to help make our communities safer, Police Minister Paula Bennett, Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams, and ... More >>

$2b Family Incomes Package to lift after-tax incomes

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government’s $2 billion per year Family Incomes Package will make changes to tax thresholds, Working for Families and the Accommodation Supplement to help Kiwi families get ahead, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. “It is important that Kiwi ... More >>

Next steps to reducing emissions

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2017 invests $4 million of new operating funding over four years to progress New Zealand’s climate change work programme, Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>

$4b in new capital investment in Budget 2017

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is allocating $4 billion in new capital spending as part of Budget 2017 as it builds the infrastructure for a growing economy, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. “This $4 billion investment is the single biggest investment of new ... More >>

New funding for Antarctica presence

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government

New funding of $9.6 million in Budget 2017 will see New Zealand’s presence in Antarctica continue while cementing the Government’s commitment to the continent, Foreign Affairs Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>

$7b to build better public services for a growing country

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is allocating $7 billion over four years in Budget 2017 to sustain and expand public services in health, education, law and order and social development, as part of our commitment to deliver better public services for a growing country, ... More >>

Rising surpluses fund investment in our future

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Finance 25 May 2017 Rising surpluses fund investment in our future More >>

Budget 2017: Overview

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2017: Overview Budget 2017 is a Budget that will deliver for New Zealanders (All figures for four years to 2020/21 unless otherwise stated) Economic Outlook • Economic growth is forecast to average over 3.1 per cent over the next five years, ... More >>

Delivering for New Zealanders

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2017 is delivering for New Zealanders with significant investments in public services and infrastructure, and a Family Incomes Package that will help them get ahead, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. “Our economy is performing well and ... More >>

Sharing the benefits of growth

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2017 shares the benefits of growth by improving public services, investing in the infrastructure needed for a growing country, reducing debt and lifting incomes, Prime Minister Bill English says. More >>

Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Bill passes

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government

A bill that introduces a new public interest test into the anti-dumping regime has passed its final reading, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean announced today. More >>

NZ welcomes Australian Governor-General

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Bill English has announced the Australian Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, will make a State visit to New Zealand next week. More >>

Good examples of dementia care highlighted

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner is welcoming a move to promote examples of good practice in dementia design. More >>

Next steps on individual client level data

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government will be advising social service providers that their new contracts will not require the collection of individual client level data until a new data protection and use policy is in place, say Social Investment Minister Amy Adams and ... More >>

Progress on Pt England housing development

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 10:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Progress on Pt England housing development Legislation enabling a housing development at Point England and progress on Ngāti Paoa’s historical Treaty settlement has passed its second reading by 62-43, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith ... More >>