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A Budget for a sustainable, prosperous New Zealand

13 February 2008

 Finance Minister Michael Cullen will deliver his ninth Budget on 22 May 2008. 

Correction not a crash, say analysts

17 January 2008

Brokers and investment analysts are still playing down the slide in the sharemarket, but the trend is undeniable as the NZX has opened lower yet again this morning - its incredible 11th straight session of losses in a row.

Bank tips two more interest rate rises

16 January 2008

The prospect that inflation will continue to rise has prompted Westpac economists to predict the central bank will lift the official cash rate twice this year to an eye-watering 8.75 per cent.