All New Releases - The Treasury

New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) Information Release

Released 12 Sep 2013. The Treasury has released information relating to the negotiations between Meridian and Pacific Aluminium, and to the Government's one-off payment of $30 million to New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited.

Analysis for Outcomes Cabinet Paper (State Services Commission website)

Released 11 Sep 2013. We're bringing together key data from across a range of agencies, and making it more easily available to the public sector and external researchers so we can better understand how New Zealanders use government services and the outcomes they get.

Results: Treasury Bill Tender Number 1454 (NZDMO)

The New Zealand Debt Management Office (NZDMO) has released the results of Treasury Bill tender number 1454 held on Tuesday 10 September 2013.

Results: Inflation-indexed Government Bond Tender Number 502 (NZDMO)

Released 5 September 2013. The New Zealand Debt Management Office (NZDMO) has released the results of inflation-indexed Government bond tender number 502 held on 5 September 2013.

Monthly Economic Indicators August 2013

Released 2 Sep 2013. This month’s MEI examines the robust June quarter growth in retail sales and its supporting factors, including a gradually strengthening labour market, reasonable real income growth, increasing net migration inflows and more overseas visitors.

Speech: Reflections on, and Some Lessons from, the Global Financial Crisis

Released 24 Jul 2013. The Treasury has published a speech delivered by Gabriel Makhlouf, Secretary to the Treasury, to the Trans-Tasman Business Circle, in Auckland on 24 July 2013

Media Advisory: Treasury publishes twelve new Working Papers

Released 16 Jul 2013. Twelve Treasury Working Papers published today provide insights into work in progress and research on a variety of economic, financial, trade and social issues.

Media Release: Southland, Taranaki and Canterbury teams top Schools Challenge

Released 25 Jun 2013. Southland's James Hargest College, New Plymouth Girls' High School and Christchurch Girls' High School have taken top honours in the 2013 Treasury Schools Challenge.

Paid Parental Leave Information Release

Released 13 Jun 2013. The Treasury has released a document provided to the Minister of Finance in September 2012 on the merits of extending paid parental leave.

Media Statement: Strengthening management of the Crown's balance sheet; release of Solid Energy monitoring review

Released 11 Jun 2013. The Treasury is strengthening its management of the Crown's balance sheet, including its monitoring of assets owned by the government. The Treasury has also today released an independent review of its monitoring of Solid Energy, which forms part of this work.

Media Advisory: 2013 Update on the Treasury's Forecasting Performance

Released 10 Jun 2013. The Treasury has released updated statistics on its economic and tax forecasting performance, covering forecasts up to 2012.

Making Use of the CIPFA TICK Scores: Guidance for Departments

Released 31 May 2013. The Treasury has released new guidance for departments relating to the use of the CIPFA TICK process to provide supplementary assurance on internal controls in Government.

Administrative & Support Services Benchmarking Report for the Financial Year 2011/12

Released 23 Apr 2013. The Treasury has released the third annual administrative and support (A&S) services benchmarking report, which provides findings of the cost, efficiency and effectiveness of A&S services across the State sector.

Deposit Insurance and Open Bank Resolution Information Release

Released 19 Apr 2013. The Treasury has released advice to Ministers relating to bank failure policies.

Better Public Services (BPS) Seed Fund

Released 5 Apr 2013. A Better Public Services (BPS) Seed Fund has been established to speed up the development of BPS reform priorities. The Treasury has released a process guide for government agencies and an application form.

Media Statement: New Working Paper Published on Exchange Rate Pass-through

Released 22 Feb 2013. The Treasury has published a Working Paper on exchange rate pass-through by New Zealand exporters.

Budget Policy Statement 2013

Released 18 Dec 2012. The Budget Policy Statement (BPS) 2013 released today sets out the Minister of Finance's strategic priorities for Budget 2013.

Media statement: Treasury publishes performance review and annual report

Released 18 Oct 2012. The Treasury has today tabled its Annual Report in Parliament and published it online, along with a review of progress the Treasury has made since its initial Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) review was published last year.

A Snapshot of the 2012 Financial Statements of the New Zealand Government

Released 10 Oct 2012. The snapshot is a high level presentation of key facts and figures of the financial year, intended to make the financial statements more user friendly and accessible.

Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Year Ended 30 June 2012

Released 10 Oct 2012. These year end financial statements have been prepared and furnished to the House of Representatives in accordance with Part III of the Public Finance Act 1989.

Media Statement: Selection of New Tendering System Provider (NZDMO)

Released 28 Sep 2012. The New Zealand Debt Management Office (NZDMO) today announced they have selected Yieldbroker Pty Limited as the new tendering system provider.

Media Statement: NZDMO Announces New Zealand Government Inflation-Indexed Bond Syndicate

Released 10 Sep 2012. The New Zealand Debt Management Office (NZDMO) today appointed a bond syndicate to assist with the issuance of inflation-indexed bonds announced in Budget 2012.

Media Statement: Treasury Announces Deputy Chief Executive Appointment

Released 24 Aug 2012. Treasury Announces Deputy Chief Executive Appointment.

Regulatory Impact Analysis Review 2012

Released 21 Aug 2012. The Treasury has released its most recent evaluation report (June 2012) which was undertaken by Castalia. It covers proposals submitted to Cabinet between 1 November 2010 and 31 October 2011.

Infrastructure Newsletter - Issue 3 (NIU)

Released 20 Aug 2012. The National Infrastructure Unit (NIU) of the Treasury has published the Infrastructure Newsletter - Issue 3.

Media Statement: Registrations open for Affording our Future conference

Released 1 Aug 2012. Victoria University of Wellington and the Treasury will host a conference in the capital in December on the long-term fiscal challenges facing New Zealand.

Best Practice Regulation

Released 1 Aug 2012. The Treasury has released its final Best Practice regulation principles and assessments of regulatory regimes.

Unpicking New Zealand's Productivity Paradox - Speech by Gabriel Makhlouf, Secretary to the Treasury - 2 July 2013

Released 2 Jul 2013. Speech delivered by Gabs Makhlouf, Secretary to the Treasury to the Productivity Hub Symposium at Te Papa on 2 July 2013.

Monthly Economic Indicators May 2012

Released 5 Jun 2012. Global sentiment has deteriorated as the Greek debt crisis has become more serious, increasing downside risks. Despite this, our central BEFU forecast remains appropriate at present as it incorporated financial market volatility and below-consensus euro area growth.

Treasury Seeking New Board Members

Released 31 May 2012. The Treasury is currently recruiting for a further two non-executive directors.

Media Statement: Bond Tender Scheduled for 24 May 2012 now to be held 25 May 2012

Released 18 May 2012. The New Zealand Debt Management Office announced today that with Budget 2012 being held on 24 May, the Government bond tender scheduled for that day will now be held on Friday 25 May.

Media Advisory: Research into New Zealand income mobility and deprivation

The Treasury is releasing its report on independent research it commissioned into changes in income and deprivation between 2002 and 2009.

Tax Outturn Data March 2012

Released 8 May 2012. Total unconsolidated tax revenue for the nine months to March 2012 was $1,404 million (3.0%) below the 2011 Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (2011 PREFU) forecast and $1,689 million (3.9%) greater than the same period last year.

Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Nine Months Ended 31 March 2012

Released 8 May 2012. The Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Nine Months Ended 31 March 2012 were released by the Treasury today.

Advisory: Paper Examines Developments in Public Sector Management

Released 4 May 2012. The Treasury today published a Working Paper which examines the findings of research into international developments in the economic theory of the firm, and its implications for public sector organisation.

Monthly Economic Indicators April 2012

Released 30 Apr 2012. This month’s MEI focuses on the latest domestic and international developments, including the QSBO, inflation, and ongoing concerns surrounding the euro area.

Information Release: Extending the Mixed Ownership Model: Consultation with Maori

Released 5 Apr 2012. The government's consultation with Maori is now complete and the Treasury has released submissions received during the consultation process, Treasury advice to Ministers about the consultation, and related Cabinet material.

Tax Outturn Data February 2012

Released 4 Apr 2012. Total unconsolidated tax revenue for the eight months to February 2012 was $717 million (1.8%) below the 2011 Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (2011 PREFU) forecast and $1,453 million (3.8%) greater than the same period last year.

Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Eight Months Ended 29 February 2012

Released 4 Apr 2012. The Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Eight Months Ended 29 February 2012 were released by the Treasury today.

Monthly Economic Indicators March 2012

Released 2 Apr 2012. The economy grew 1.4% in the year ending December 2011, the fastest pace in over three years.