Bill English
English warns deficit will climb above 11 billion
The Treasury is forecasting the Christchurch earthquake will slow economic activity and the Finance Minister says the forecast 11-billion dollar Budget deficit this year will also climb. Audio
More budget cuts in store after Christchurch earthquake
The Finance Minister, Bill English, says the Christchurch earthquake means the New Zealand economy is unlikely to grow this fiscal year. Audio
Preliminary assessment of quake economic impact
Treasury has released a preliminary assessment of the economic impact of last week's quake, which says the likely cost will be two to three times the five billion dollar estimated cost of last year's… Audio
Canterbury Earthquake - News Conference
Finance Minister Bill English, and the Civil Defence Minister John Carter have a news conference at the Beehive theatrette. Audio
Government orders new fleet of luxury BMWs
The government is proceeding with replacing its fleet of 34 ministerial BMW's despite calls from ministers for New Zealanders to tighten their belts in recessionary times. Audio
English admits 'double dip' recession could be on cards
The possibility of a double dip recession has reared its head again. Audio
Government rules out further GST hike
The Government has rejected out of hand one of the key recommendations of the Savings Working Group, and says it will not increase the rate of GST. Audio
Better to sell SOEs entirely - Treasury advice
Treasury advice to the Government suggests the economic benefits of a partial privitisation programme will be moderate at best, and less than the gains from the full sale of state-owned assets. Audio
Government gives assurances over asset sales plan
We hear from the Finance Minister Bill English. Audio
Minister of Finance discusses Labour's tax proposal
Bill English discusses Labour's tax proposal. Audio
Finance Minister says another recession a possiblity
The Finance Minister Bill English says the country could go back into recession next year yet still be on track for growth that's built on a stronger economy. Audio
Finance Minister responds to call for closer look at spending
Joining us now is the Finance Minister, Bill English. Audio
Bill English says more spending cuts to come
The Minister of Finance says the public expects the Government to do more belt tightening and continue to get rid of what he calls ineffective spending. Audio
English reacts to Standard and Poor's credit rating threat
Financial markets went into a spin yesterday after New Zealand's credit rating was put on notice for a possible downgrade. Audio
NZ's credit rating on notice for possible downgrade
New Zealand's credit rating has been put on notice for a possible downgrade. Standard and amp; Poors has put the country on negative credit watch. Audio
Finance Minister discusses latest outlook for economy
Finance minister, Bill English. Audio
Japan moves towards joining free trade pact with NZ
Japan has taken tentative steps to joining a free trade pact with New Zealand and many other Asian Pacific economies. Audio
Finance Minister says low inflation good for families
The Minister of Finance, Bill English, says the lowest inflation rate in more than six years is good news for families. Audio
