New Zealand is obviously exposed to many kinds of disasters, including those arising from natural hazards, such as earthquakes or cyclones, but also to risks that we have yet to experience or quantify.
Join this seminar to gain insights on how Sweden's comprehensive fiscal framework and policy measures have successfully reduced government debt while addressing new economic stabilisation challenges – valuable lessons for enhancing New Zealand's
In 2024, the Treasury changed the discount rate they use to evaluate public sector proposals. The new discount rate for non-commercial proposals is 2% p.a. (real), while the rate for commercial proposals is 8%.
The Treasury will publish the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU) 2024 and Budget Policy Statement (BPS) 2025 on Tuesday 17 December 2024. All documents will be published on the Treasury’s website shortly after 1.00pm on the day.
This talk by Dr Alan Bollard will focus on big global shocks and the role that New Zealand discretionary fiscal policy (amongst other interventions) played in stabilising the economy and assisting recovery.
The European Fiscal Board (EFB) is an independent body mandated to advise the European Commission on the application of EU fiscal rules and the overall direction of fiscal policy.
The Treasury will publish the audited 2023/24 Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand (FSG) on Thursday 10 October 2024. All documents will be published on the Treasury’s website shortly after 1.00pm on the day.
In this session, Danielle Wood, Chair of Australia's Productivity Commission, will explore why competition policy is back in fashion in advanced economies.
