Michael Cullen
Can The Government Ease Pressure on Consumers?
Geoff Robinson asked the Finance Minister Michael Cullen if the government could do anything to ease the pressure on consumers. Audio
National On KiwiSaver -"Nothing Finalised"
National has been forced to announce it will retain employer contributions to the KiwiSaver scheme. Audio
National Spokesperson Does U-turn on KiwiSaver
A political botch-up over Kiwisaver has forced National to state its position on the scheme's compulsory employer contributions. Audio
Economy Budget Reaction
So what impact will 10 billion dollars worth of tax cuts over four years have on the economy? Audio
Tax Cuts
Michael Cullen outlines his tax cuts plan but National Leader John Key is not impressed. Audio
International Montary Fund Enters Budget Debate
On a report on the state of the New Zealand economy, the IMF is cautioning against tax cuts now because of inflation. Audio
Tax Cuts
The National Party leader John Key is signalling his party will offer large tax cuts. Audio
Government Digs Deep to Upgrade Railways
The Govt has been waiting to settle the deal with Toll Holdings before committing itself to further investment in the track. Audio
National Party Accuse Govt of Lying Over Rail Purchase
after the Finance Minister Michael Cullen objected National's leader John Key was forced to withdraw allegation and apologise. Audio
Immigration Service Chief Resigns
Mary Anne Thompson, has resigned following an inquiry into residency applications by three of her relatives from Kiribati. Audio
Govt Buy-Back of Toll New Zealand
Yesterday the Government agreed to pay 665 million dollars for the rail and ferry assets of Toll New Zealand. Audio
Rail and Ferry Buy Back (Part 2)
Politicking or infrastructural pragmatism? We hear from the politicians. Audio
Breakthrough Treaty Settlement
The Crown will return one hundred and 76 thousand hectares of forestry land to a collective of seven iwi. Audio
AIA Politics
Auckland airport shares plummeted in the wake of the Government's decision to reject the Canadian bid for 40 percent stake. Audio
Tax Cuts and Budget Blowout
The Finance Minister promises tax cuts despite a small budget surplus. Audio
Government Frustrated at Rail Buyback
The government is increasingly frustrateed with a lack of progress with Toll Holdings. Audio
Cullen and Tax Cuts
The Finance Minister promises tax cuts despite a lack of budget surplus. Audio
John Key Policy U-Turn Brings Criticism
John Key has come under pressure this week after a series of apparent contradictions over policy. Audio
Auckland Airport Investment and Ownership (Part Two)
The Auckland International Airport Board is demanding urgent clarification of the Government's intentions. Audio
