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Treasury outlines options for economy

Treasury has painted a bleak picture of an under-performing New Zealand economy and outlined some tough choices for the Government.

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Road to recovery remains rocky

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$250 million: What our Govt borrows a week

The Government needs to borrow $250 million a week after the havoc wreaked by the recession on its books.

Financial recovery will take 20 years, says English

The Government faces an increased deficit due to extra spending and the effects of the recession, says Bill English.

Bold tax reform needed, says Treasury head

Employer ACC breaks better than tax cuts, says NZIER

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Crown accounts 'show NZers are hurting'

Treasury figures paint a grim picture

<i>Editorial</i>: Raising GST justified in hard times

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OECD has tough remedies for NZ

Glass half-full for Reserve Bank