Summary Information Tri-Treasury Conference Information Release
Published 4 Mar 2011
Page updated 4 and 15 Apr 2011
The heads of the New Zealand, Australian and United Kingdom Treasuries met in Hawke's Bay from 16-18 February.
The other Tri-Treasury Conference information release was of Documents on 15 April 2011.
The Tri-Treasury Conference was hosted by the Secretary to the New Zealand Treasury, John Whitehead, who was joined by Secretary to the Australian Treasury, Dr Ken Henry, and the Permanent Secretary, HM Treasury UK, Sir Nicholas Macpherson. John Whitehead was supported by four officials from the New Zealand Treasury and Dr Henry was accompanied by the newly appointed head of the Australian Treasury, Dr Martin Parkinson.
Minister of Finance Hon Bill English also joined Mr Whitehead, Dr Henry and Sir Nicholas for dinner on Wednesday, and Prime Minister, Rt Hon John Key, had a lunch engagement with them on the Friday.
It is the first time the leaders of the three countries' treasuries have held such a gathering.
The programme included briefings and discussions on a range of economic and financial issues. They include the global growth outlook; the macroeconomic environment and challenges; state sector strategy; the European debt crisis; microeconomic reform; environmental sustainability; organisational change and leadership in the Treasuries; and international integration. Political journalist and commentator Colin James also briefed the conference.
It was held at Black Barn, Havelock North.
| Costs [1] | Amount including GST [3] |
|---|---|
| Flights and transport | $4,322.70 |
| Accommodation and conference facilities [2] | $9,057.50 |
| Catering and activities | $5,706.59 |
Notes
- [1] These are the costs incurred by the New Zealand Treasury (net of personal contributions from the New Zealand Treasury delegation) and are GST inclusive. The UK and Australian Treasuries met their own flight costs.
- [2] This includes a deposit paid in 2008.
- [3] These figures were updated on 31 March 2011 due to revised calculations.
