Bill English
Govt blames opposition for drop off in interest in MRP
The Government is blaming the Labour and Green Party 's electricity plans for a big drop-off in investor interest in Mighty River Power. Audio
Solid Energy cutting another 105 jobs
The state-owned coal miner Solid Energy is cutting another 105 jobs from its 15 hundred strong workforce, with office workers and managers facing the axe. Audio
English says SOEs can't expect to be propped up
The Finance Minister, Bill English, says failing State-owned companies cannot expect to be propped up and is questioning the future viability of financially troubled Solid Energy. Audio
Govt looks to budget and next year's election
The battle to engage with voters for the 2014 general election is stepping up as the Government prepares for its budget next Thursday. Audio
Govt is confident its books will be back to surplus
The Government is confident its books will be back to surplus in 2014-15 after the latest set of accounts showed a steady improvement in its financial position. Audio
Government says Mighty River Power sale will not be derailed
Finance Minister Bill English comments on the state of the Might River Power sell off. Audio
Government responds to MRP suspension
The Government has been forced to temporarily suspend the Mighty River Power share sale because of the Opposition's electricity policy. Audio
The government releases the Mighty River Power prospectus
The so-called mum and dad investors trying to decide whether to buy shares in Mighty River Power have to weigh up the risks themselves of the Tiwai smelter closing and the impact of any Treaty claims.
…Bill English talks Mighty River Power share pre-registration
Finance minister Bill English joins the programme on the last day to pre-register interest for shares in the Mighty River Power share float. Audio
IMF report on deficit reduction
New Zealand has been praised in a new report by the International Monetary Fund. Audio
Government denies putting pressure on Solid Energy
Listening to that was the Finance Minister, Bill English. Audio
Anti-asset sales petition to be presented today
What's being billed as the largest citizens-initiated referendum petition ever gathered will be presented at Parliament today. Audio
Drought relief may become unsustainable - Govt
The Finance Minister has warned that taxpayer relief to farmers may become unsustainable in future if droughts get worse. Audio
Mighty River Power on the block
More details will be given today on the loyalty bonus the government plans to offer to encourage New Zealanders to hang on to their Mighty River shares. Audio
Mighty River share float register of interest opens tomorrow
New Zealanders wanting to buy shares in the state owned energy company Mighty River Power, will be able to register their interest from tomorrow. Audio
Full steam ahead for asset sales after Supreme Court ruling
The government will announce its timetable for the sale of shares in Mighty River Power on Monday. Audio
New Reserve Bank powers to contol house prices
The Finance Minister expects to sign an agreement with the Reserve Bank by the middle of the year allowing the bank to take more direct steps to control house prices. Audio
Country's biggest coal miner is in upheaval
The country's biggest coal miner is in upheaval, entering urgent talks with its bankers over its debt crisis and looking at restructuring again though it cut hundreds of jobs just recently. Audio
Bill English responds to poverty concerns
The Deputy Prime Minister, Bill English, is chair of the Ministerial Committee on poverty. Audio
Finance Minister fears housing bubble
The Finance Minister Bill English, joins us. Audio
