EconomyTreasury forecasts 9pc growthThe Treasury delivered a cheerful set of economic forecasts in its half-year update yesterday, revising up its forecasts for the next two years.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EconomyGovt spending cuts key to surplusThe Government's widely touted return to surplus is likely to take a further 12 months and is largely reliant on cuts to spending.16 Dec 10:58 AM
EconomyNo surplus this year - TreasuryOpposition parties say new Treasury forecasts that the Crown's books will not return to surplus this year as promised by the Government are an embarrassment.16 Dec 03:04 AM
EconomyTreasury seeks ideas on welfareThe Treasury is looking to "crowd source" policy ideas about how to improve the effectiveness of welfare spending.18 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessTalk to SFO, says ex-Treasury manThe "missing witness" in the South Canterbury Finance trial said questions about why he wasn't approached to give evidence can only be answered by the SFO.22 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeTax take $1.1b below forecastTwo-thirds or so of the way through the Government's financial year the tax take is $1.1 billion below forecast.08 Apr 04:15 PM
EnergyTreasury wanted more 'Mum and Dad' SOE investorsThe Treasury would have liked more "Mum and Dad" small investors to have bought shares in electricity generators Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy.26 Mar 08:30 PM
BusinessTreasury focus on value for moneyAs the Crown's balance sheet approaches a quarter of a trillion dollars, managing those assets and the risks is becoming more important, says the Treasury.26 Mar 03:15 PM
EconomyTreasury: State ownership shouldn't be 'default'Treasury is questioning the way the Crown manages its assets, suggesting state ownership of social assets may not be the most efficient use of government money.26 Mar 03:26 AM
Banking and financeBluechip boss on FMA charges diesA former chief executive of Bluechip and director Viaduct Capital Nick Wevers has died and criminal charges filed against him have now been withdrawn.21 Mar 03:15 AM
EconomyGovt predicts a 'paper-thin' surplusThe Government books are on track to deliver the promised surplus in 2014 - 15 but at $86 million, still a very small one, despite improvements in the economy.17 Dec 12:00 AM
EconomyFix Govt accounts? Here's your chanceAn new interactive tool developed by a Victoria University professor in conjunction with Treasury lets people address the Government's long-term financial pressures.15 Jul 01:30 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Treasury boss sparks culture changePolitical correspondent John Armstrong spoke to Treasury's head about how he is changing the department's culture ahead of the release of its long-term fiscal projections.11 Jul 03:26 AM
BDBDEnergyMRP float bolsters govt cash balanceThe New Zealand government posted a smaller operating deficit than forecast in the 11 months ended May 31.04 Jul 10:40 PM
CommoditiesPR spin costs Solid Energy $48kWell-connected lobbyists Saunders Unsworth worked with Solid Energy, Treasury and Cabinet Ministers to thwart questions about the company's problems.19 Jun 05:30 PM
CommoditiesTreasury not fast enough on Solid EnergyAn independent review of events leading to Solid Energy's near-collapse has raised questions over Treasury's response to early warning signs of trouble.11 Jun 12:50 AM
OpinionEditorial: Govt must do better at promoting share salesEditorial: Naturally enough, the Government was keen to put the entire blame for what happened on "politicking" by Labour and the Greens.09 May 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyGovernment deficit smaller than forecastThe government kept a smaller operating deficit than forecast in the first nine months of the financial year, even as the cost of the Canterbury earthquakes grew.05 May 10:30 PM
BDBDEconomyCrown deficit smaller than forecastThe New Zealand government had a smaller operating deficit than expected in the first eight months of the financial year as it took in more income tax than it had forecast.04 Apr 09:30 PM
EnergyKey distances Govt from Telecom cutsPrime Minister John Key has denied that the Solid Energy crisis and Telecom job cuts are a black mark against the Government's handling of the economy.22 Feb 05:39 AM
EnergySolid Energy crisis: Govt vows to save itSolid Energy is in crisis, with a Government bailout almost inevitable, mine closures possible and further job cuts likely in another restructure to try to salvage it.21 Feb 05:40 PM
