budget 2011

Budget 2011 - is it good for you? 

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This Budget (2011) is about holding the course rather than dramatic reform. Treasury is telling us the combination of increased private savings, reduced Government expenditure and Canterbury rebuild will see us through.

 

Below our experts review the Budget from every angle to give you the insights you need.

 

 

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Budget 2012 - Supporting agribusiness
The Government is waiting on the private sector to kick-start projects such as Canterbury irrigation, and appears to have left open the door to use SOE sale proceeds to fund future agribusiness innovation.
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Budget 2012 - A bird's eye view
Sustained economic growth is required soon to convince the public that a return to higher spending levels is not a preferable economic growth strategy.
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Budget 2012 - Christchurch: gathering pace
The rebuild is expected to contribute 1% of the economy’s 3% growth between 2012 and 2016 highlighting the importance of Christchurch to our economic recovery
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Budget 2012 - Implications for economic growth
Budget 2012's growth track relies on the rebuild of Christchurch and an environment that encourages innovation.
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Budget 2012 - Government efficiency
Government is refocusing spending in areas it expects to produce better results than current programmes.
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Budget 2012 - On the level
Government has confirmed plans to target expenditure to boost business investment or to reduce on-going Government obligations.
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Budget 2012 - Social policy implications
Spending money to save money in Justice and Welfare, spending money in health and education to improve results.
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Budget 2012 - Tax: no surprises
No tax surprises. The focus is on plugging holes in the tax base. Changes to tax rules will affect those with holiday homes and boats.
The Budget - Sustainability
Budget 2012 - Sustainability
Budget presents an opportunity for the government to signal its long-term sustainable vision for this country.
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Budget 2012 - NZ's scorecard against Australia and Europe
The challenge will be continuing on the path to prosperity in the face of ever tightening fiscal conditions and global uncertainty.
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Budget 2012 - Why the focus on the Government’s Budget?
Today our expertise will tease out the insights from the Budget.
KiwiSaver: then and now
Fund providers and Government need to build on the start already made.
Budget 2011 overview
This Budget is about holding the course rather than dramatic reform.
Keeping the squeeze on Government expenditure
Today’s Budget signifies a further step in the Government’s ‘sinking-lid’ approach to stemming a decade long trend of government expenditure increasing relative to GDP.
Budget 2011: Tangible support for SMEs?
SMEs may well ask themselves three questions when assessing the 2011 Budget: will it increase economic activity?; will it make it easier to do business?; will it assist me in finding skilled employees?

 

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