Media AdvisoryHalf Year Economic and Fiscal Update
5 December 2006
Hon Dr Michael Cullen
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Minister for Tertiary Education, Leader of the House
The Treasury will publish its half-year Economic and Fiscal Update report (HYEFU) and the Budget Policy Statement on Tuesday, 19 December.
The Treasury will host a lock-up for reporters and analysts on that day from 11am until noon on the 5th floor of the Treasury, 1 The Terrace and officials will be available to answer questions on the forecasts.
Finance Minister Michael Cullen will attend the lock-up from 11.45am.
Reporters and analysts that attend will not be permitted to leave the lock-up until its conclusion at midday, at which time the embargo on the document will also be lifted.
Organisations please RSVP by 5pm Friday 15 December to:
Christopher.ritchie@treasury.govt.nz advising the names of those attending the lock-up and whether they are media or analysts.
Officer for Enquiries
Mike Jaspers | Press SecretaryTel: +64 4 471 9412Mob: +64 (0)21 270 9013
Email: mike.jaspers@parliament.govt.nz
