Bill English
Pressure in the house
The Finance Minister Bill English came under further pressure in Parliament, after his select committee appearance this morning. Audio
Unemployment forecasts
The Government is being accused of hiding worsening forecasts for unemployment. Bill English is on the phone. Audio
New houses new schools and new roads
A half billion dollar infrustructure package designed to buffer the New Zealand economy was unveiled yesterday. Audio
Australian advice for English
The Finance Minister says he'll be taking advice from Australian officials on how to get big infrastructure projects going. Audio
More Kiwis likely to return from Oz because of recession
Out-of-work NZers returning home from Australia as times get tougher there could help swell the ranks of the unemployed here. Audio
Economic outlook
Trade Minister, Tim Groser is at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland Audio
Retail banks told to pass on interest rate cuts
The Reserve Bank Governor has dropped the rate by 1.5 percentage points to 3.5 percent, which is the lowest it has ever been. Audio
Economic announcements
Two announcements will influence how we will weather the economic storms in 2009. Finance Minister Bill English comments. Audio
Bill English
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hon Bill English looking at the current economic situation. Audio
Business confidence falls
The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research December Survey of Business has found confidence at a 40 year low. Audio
Unemployment increase forecasted
Unemployment could reach as high as 166 thousand, according to Treasury forecasts released yesterday. Audio
Government spending cut plans
Finance Minister Bill English and Labour's finance spokesperson David Cunliffe comment. Audio
Government debt
In December forecasts the Treasury is predicting bigger deficits and a substantial rise in Government debt. Audio
Focus On Politics for 12 December 2008
After nine years cooling their heels in Opposition, National ministers have wasted no time in pushing their programme. Audio
Govt. wholesale deposit guarantee
Finance Minister expects banks that take advantage of the scheme will do their part to keep the economy moving. Audio
Tax cuts
Will some low income workers will be worse off under National than they would have been under Labour. Audio
Infrastructure sector welcomes Government idea
Government officials are suggesting extending those powers to electricity generators and other developers of major projects. Audio
Changes to Kiwisaver wont discriminate lower income earners
Bill English says the Labour-led government's original scheme had prompted concerns from the Council of Trade Unions. Audio
Bill English talks about the work probation decision
Bill English talks to Checkpoint about the decision to push through the legislation before Christmas. Audio
Interest rate cuts world wide
The European Central Bank went for a record three quarter of a percent cut. Audio
