New Zealand

The government has announced reviews of both monetary and fiscal policy.

Several recent surveys have indicated sharp falls in business and consumer confidence....

The concerns of the business community about the direction of economic policy have contributed...

The government yesterday announced its first budget....

The government's first budget delivers on many of its pre-election pledges.

The government's first budget delivers on many of its pre-election pledges.

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today presented the budget for 2000-01 (July-June).

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today presented the budget for 2000-01 (July-June).