Bill English
Govt responds to Labour's affordable housing plan
As Labour introduces its 2 billion dollar solution to the housing crisis, we find out what the acting Prime Minister Bill English thinks about the plan. Audio
English concedes first 'social bond' scheme has collapsed
The Finance Minister concedes the Government's first attempt at a radical plan - to get investors to put money into social services - has collapsed. But he says the Government will push on with its… Audio
Disappointment after parental leave bill nixed
The Government's decision to torpedo an extension of paid parental leave has caused widespread dismay, despite claims by Finance Minister Bill English that the $278m cost was untenable. Audio
The Gordian knot of Auckland housing
OPINION: Solving Auckland's housing problem requires more from the government than forcing Auckland Council to free up land, writes Bernard Hickey.
Bill English rejects $27 million consultancy claim
The Finance Minister Bill English says it's incorrect that 27 million dollars has been spent on consultants for the government's sell-off of state houses. Audio
Budget 2016
Finance Minister Bill English on why he'd like to see tax cuts for middle income earners next year. Audio
Bill English reviews Budget 2016
Finance Minster Bill English has confirmed he'd like to see tax cuts for middle income earners next year. Audio
Finance Minister: Budget invests in innovation & social issues
The Finance Minister, Bill English, discusses his eighth budget. Audio
Predictable budget from Bill English
The Prime Minister, John Key, says Budget 2016 paints a picture of a country with a sparkling economy. But opposition parties say the Budget was a missed opportunity. Audio
Budget to be unveiled tomorrow afternoon
Finance Minister Bill English is remaining typically tight-lipped about what's in the budget, though a few announcements have already been made. Audio
English sets out reasons for postponing tax cuts
The Finance Minister Bill English has all but ruled out tax cuts in 2017. Audio
So-called 'Data Highway' to pull personal info together
Critics may call it a 'data grab' but the Finance Minister Bill English has plans to create what he calls a 'data highway.' Audio
Govt to review OIO decision with possible Panama Papers links
The Overseas Investment Office has been ordered to review a decision two years ago to let a person linked to the Panama Papers buy land in New Zealand. Audio
OIO decision reviewed after Mossack Fonseca link revealed
A government review is underway after it was revealed an overseas person connected to the controversial law firm Mossack Fonseca was allowed to purchase land in New Zealand. Audio
Deputy PM will not apologise for comments
After labelling New Zealanders hiring off benefits for farm work as "pretty damned useless", deputy Prime Minister Bill English remains unapologetic about his comment. Audio
Bill English - Kiwibank will stay 100 percent New Zealand-owned
The credit-rating agency Standards and Poors is poised to downgrade Kiwibank if it loses the New Zealand Post as its guarantor. Audio
Government says rapidly changing workforce is nothing new
Labour's Future of Work Conference last week generated headlines mainly because of a suggestion every adult New Zealander should be paid a universal basic income. Audio
English fields call for government assistance for Franz Josef
I asked the Finance Minister and acting Prime Minister Bill English what they are planning to do to help. Audio
Personal incomes are dropping
The Finance Minister Bill English has conceded that on a per person basis, incomes are dropping. Audio
