Articles tagged with Treasury

Government's Initiative to Reduce Excise on Heated Tobacco Products for Smoking Cessation

1 week ago | 142 views

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello highlighted that the Government's reduction in excise on Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) aims to help more people quit smoking. The focus is on promoting public health by encouraging smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives like HTPs. The Ministry of Health is monitoring the impact of the excise change and has set up an expert advisory group to enhance regulations on all nicotine and tobacco products.

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Economic surprise great news for Kiwis

1 month ago | 542 views

Today’s surprise economic result is great news for workers, families and businesses, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said today. “Stats NZ reported today that the economy grew 0. 8 per cent in the first three months of the year, twice the rate forecast by the Treasury and the Reserve Bank a short time ago.

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Speech to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce: Saying yes to more housing

1 month ago | 413 views

Good morning and thanks to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce for hosting us. I have spent most of my life in either the Hutt or Wellington and I love this city and I love our region. Some people like to paint this city as only a public service town.

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