Steven Joyce
Joyce says Ngaro was wrong to threaten Jackson's organisation
The Finance Minister, Steven Joyce, says associate social housing minister Alfred Ngaro accepts he was wrong to threaten social service providers who criticise government policies. Audio
Labour pledges to close property loophole
Labour leader Andrew Little has taken aim at property speculators. Speaking at the party's annual conference Mr Little announced he'd crack down on tax loopholes to level the playing field for first… Audio
Lessons for NZ in Australia's Budget
Australia unveiled its budget this week and the Finance Minister Steven Joyce will deliver his first Budget on Thursday May 25th. Any lessons? "We are in a different place to where the Australians… Audio
Steven Joyce starts promising the dollars a month before Budget
Steven Joyce says investment in roads is unprecedented and 'no one could have predicted' the rate of Auckland's growth. He says the growing pains means that the country is getting wealthier. Audio
Finance Minister dismisses infrastructure spending criticisms
Steven Joyce has denied accusations the $11 billion spending announcement is dressing up necessity as benevolence Video, Audio
Government advised to rip up RMA and start again
The Productivity Commission has told the government that it should rip up the Resource Management Act and start again. The Finance Minister Steven Joyce says New Zealand political parties need to… Audio
Death and pensions
Only two things are certain in this life; death and taxes, and hopefully a pension but the pension may come later than expected and having a choice about how we die is up for discussion. Audio
NZ 'well behind' other developed countries on retirement age
Demography expert Professor Paul Spoonley says the debate over NZ Super has been delayed far too long. Audio
New broom PM sweeps away Key's promise not to raise age
Our Political Editor Jane Patterson says four years ago Steven Joyce was arguing that Superannuation was affordable and Labour was saying that any responsible government should be taking urgent action… Audio
Joyce says people will get used to superannuation change
The National Party has failed to find cross party support for raising the age of superannuation from 65 to 67. The Finance Minister Steven Joyce says New Zealanders need time to adjust and prepare for… Audio
Attack advertisements could be new feature this election
Could attack-style advertising from individuals and private organisations become a feature of this year's election? Politicians certainly hope not, but at least one adman reckons we should be able to… Audio
Goff: What now if no regional fuel tax?
The Government has crushed the Auckland mayor's hopes of raising funds for transport projects through a regional fuel tax, once and for all. Audio
Finance Minister warns house buyers about rising interest rates
Finance Minister Stephen Joyce has warned mortgage holders and would-be house buyers to keep an eye on interest rates. Audio
Steven Joyce responds to Oxfam wealth inequality report
Joining us now is the Finance Minister Steven Joyce. Audio
Labour claims National running scared in Mt Albert
Labour claims National is running scared in Mt Albert by-election but Steven Joyce says the decision not to contest the seat is tactical. Audio
Retirement commissioner wants higher pension age
The Retirement Commissioner is pushing for the age of eligibilty for 67 years over time. And she's using superheroes to get her message across. Audio
Joyce to meet with quake-affected business owners
Steven Joyce flies to Kaikoura to address locals about the future of their businesses. Audio
Fresh faces likely in English cabinet
New Zealand's new Finance Minister will be Steven Joyce. The man who will take over as Prime Minister, Bill English, signalled he would ditch the Finance portfolio he's held for eight years and give… Audio
Southland reveals plan to attract 10,000 people to the region
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has launched a new strategy and a cash injection to get thousands more people to move to Southland. Audio
Halving in number of Indian student visas worry for industry
A drop by half in the number of study visas for Indian students is being called catastrophic and there are warnings that this could drive some private tertiary schools out of business. But the… Audio