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NationalMay 15

The key to it all? The surplus

Finance Minister Bill English has used a wafer-thin surplus to undercut Opposition policies while using some creative spending ideas to try to improve National's chances of re-election in September.
The key to it all? The surplus
The key to it all? The surplus
QueenstownOctober 2

Negativity concern for English

Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says he is concerned the ''Stand Up Otago'' campaign is ''a bit too negative about the South'' when it has been performing better economically than the North.
Negativity concern for English
Negativity concern for English
DunedinAugust 31

Invermay questions fair, English says

Otago community leaders have ''fair questions'' on AgResearch's proposal to shift 85 jobs from Invermay, deputy prime minister Bill English says.
Invermay questions fair, English says
Invermay questions fair, English says
BusinessApril 11

English concerned at housing bubble

Finance Minister Bill English has joined the chorus expressing concern about the New Zealand housing market and the debt funding its growth.
English concerned at housing bubble
English concerned at housing bubble
QueenstownSeptember 18

Deputy PM invited to open terminal

Deputy Prime Minister and Clutha-Southland MP Bill English has been invited to cut the ribbon and officially open the new terminal at Queenstown Airport on Friday.
NationalJune 29

English had concerns about super ministry: Labour

Budget documents show Finance Minister Bill English had "serious concerns" about his cabinet colleague Steven Joyce's planning for his new "super ministry", Labour's economic development spokesman David Cunliffe says.
English had concerns about super ministry: Labour
English had concerns about super ministry: Labour
NationalMay 28

English predicts fast future for NZ

In 10 years' time the country will have an economy with fast productivity growth and a deep understanding of the Asia and Pacific markets, Finance Minister Bill English says.
English predicts fast future for NZ
English predicts fast future for NZ
OpinionMay 25

Week in politics: Nats will have to make big super calls sooner or later

The ultra-orthodox Budget was sold on Thursday by Bill English as the last word in fiscal rectitude, but it lacked for one rather necessary ingredient.
NationalMay 23

Big earners in for bad news today?

High income earners, or those hiding their income through trusts or a mixed use of assets, could be in the firing line when Finance Minister Bill English releases his Budget 2012 this afternoon.
BusinessApril 27

Budget likely to be far from dull

Finance Minister Bill English had indicated his Budget 2012, to be delivered on May 24, will be a "zero budget" with no new spending. Business editor DeneMackenzie scrutinises a speech Mr English made yesterday looking for clues as to what we can expect next month.
Budget likely to be far from dull
Budget likely to be far from dull
NationalFebruary 23

Asset sales opponents challenged

Finance Minister Bill English yesterday further pushed the case for some of the Government's controversial moves - part-sales of state assets, welfare reform, and tightening spending in the public sector.
Asset sales opponents challenged
Asset sales opponents challenged
BusinessFebruary 13

Asset sales consultation moves south

Finance Minister Bill English is likely to face protests today when the asset sales consultation processes moves south to the Murihiku marae in Invercargill.
Asset sales consultation moves south
Asset sales consultation moves south
BusinessJanuary 27

Drop in tax take may start to bite

Falling tax revenue could start to hurt the Government's account in the present financial year as Finance Minister Bill English prepares his 2012 Budget.
QueenstownDecember 27

Health board, clinicians should make scanner decision - English

Clutha-Southland MP Bill English says the Southern District Health Board (DHB) and clinicians should decide if a CT scanner is based in the hospital in Queenstown or Clyde.
BusinessDecember 22

Upbeat about moderate growth in 2012

Finance Minister Bill English remains confident the New Zealand economy will continue to show moderate growth next year.
NationalDecember 16

Results poverty committee's focus

Deputy Prime Minister Bill English has made it clear the new ministerial committee on poverty he heads will not throw money at the problem of what he calls "hand-wringing or writing strategies".
Results poverty committee's focus
Results poverty committee's focus
NationalNovember 27

English wants to return to finance minister post

Asset sales will start as soon as possible, returning Clutha-Southland MP Bill English says.
English wants to return to finance minister post
English wants to return to finance minister post
OpinionOctober 21

National's 'Southern Man' set in saddle

How will Finance Minister Bill English handle unhappy news next Tuesday when Treasury updates its Budget forecasts, as it is obliged to do before next month's election?
National's 'Southern Man' set in saddle
National's 'Southern Man' set in saddle
NationalOctober 19

English flouts rules with school newsletter ad

Deputy Prime Minister Bill English appears to have been caught out breaching electoral advertising rules in a school newsletter.
English flouts rules with school newsletter ad
English flouts rules with school newsletter ad
BusinessOctober 11

Confident despite debt

The Government goes into an election campaign with the country carrying a huge burden of debt but Finance Minister Bill English remains confident of reporting budget surpluses in just a few years.
Confident despite debt
Confident despite debt
BusinessSeptember 22

English welcomes fall in dollar

Finance Minister Bill English has welcomed last night's sharp fall in the New Zealand dollar, saying it would give exporters much-needed relief.
English welcomes fall in dollar
English welcomes fall in dollar
QueenstownJune 5

Sexual health clinic not priority

After cuts to funding for free youth sexual health clinics in Queenstown, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is not convinced Government spending in the area is a "priority".
Sexual health clinic not priority
Sexual health clinic not priority
NationalMay 31

Sweeping cuts for state sector

The Government has spelled out plans to make sweeping cuts to the public sector after the general election in November.
Sweeping cuts for state sector
Sweeping cuts for state sector
BusinessMay 10

Govt accounts give English cause

Finance Minister Bill English was yesterday provided with a near-perfect platform to release his cost-cutting Budget next week when the latest Government accounts were released.
NationalMay 10

Govt borrowing $380m a week

The Government is borrowing $380 million a week and next week's budget will carry a record deficit of about $16 billion, Parliament was told today.
Govt borrowing $380m a week
Govt borrowing $380m a week