Prime Minister John Key has outlined the four main priorities for the National-led Government during its next three years:
· Responsibly managing Government finances
· Building a more competitive and productive economy
· Delivering better public services
· Rebuilding Christchurch
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Responsibly managing Government finances
The Government is on track to return to surplus in 2014/15 with a $300 million to $500 million surplus forecast in that year.
Being fiscally responsible is important to help keep the pressure off interest rates, which are the single biggest cost to most households, and the exchange rate, which is good for exporters.
And as every household and business knows, we need to live within our means – budgeting carefully and deciding which things are priorities and which are not.
National has shown over the past three years that we can deliver strong and stable government during difficult times. We are fiscally responsible managers, and we will continue to be throughout this term of Government.
Being fiscally responsible is important to help keep the pressure off interest rates, which are the single biggest cost to most households, and the exchange rate, which is good for exporters.
And as every household and business knows, we need to live within our means – budgeting carefully and deciding which things are priorities and which are not.
National has shown over the past three years that we can deliver strong and stable government during difficult times. We are fiscally responsible managers, and we will continue to be throughout this term of Government.
Building a more competitive and productive economy
National will continue looking forward and putting in place policies to help our economy become more competitive and productive.
New Zealand needs to build an export-focused economy based on a solid base of innovation selling more of what the world wants at a competitive price.
We’re implementing our 120-point economic action plan to build a stronger, more competitive economy. It includes restructuring Industrial Research to become an Advanced Technology Institute to work alongside the high-tech manufacturing and services sector.
Our action plan will be regularly updated, showing progress on the existing initiatives and adding further initiatives as they are developed. The first update will be published in the middle of this year.
New Zealand needs to build an export-focused economy based on a solid base of innovation selling more of what the world wants at a competitive price.
We’re implementing our 120-point economic action plan to build a stronger, more competitive economy. It includes restructuring Industrial Research to become an Advanced Technology Institute to work alongside the high-tech manufacturing and services sector.
Our action plan will be regularly updated, showing progress on the existing initiatives and adding further initiatives as they are developed. The first update will be published in the middle of this year.
Delivering better public services
National is committed to delivering better public services to all New Zealanders. We want a state sector that is focused on achieving results that really matter to New Zealanders.
In education, our focus is squarely on raising achievement, particularly for those groups of students who have historically underperformed.
We will be moving quickly to get our significant welfare reform programme underway, and early in the year we will introduce the first bill to enact the youth reforms announced last year. These target young people who are very much at risk of long-term welfare dependency.
In health we are working with local primary care networks throughout the country to provide free after-hours GP visits to children under six.
And in public safety we will be introducing legislation to strengthen sentencing, parole and bail laws.
In education, our focus is squarely on raising achievement, particularly for those groups of students who have historically underperformed.
We will be moving quickly to get our significant welfare reform programme underway, and early in the year we will introduce the first bill to enact the youth reforms announced last year. These target young people who are very much at risk of long-term welfare dependency.
In health we are working with local primary care networks throughout the country to provide free after-hours GP visits to children under six.
And in public safety we will be introducing legislation to strengthen sentencing, parole and bail laws.
Rebuilding Christchurch
Last year was about dealing with the damage caused by the destructive earthquakes that hit Canterbury. This year we are committed to start the rebuild of a vibrant and strong Christchurch.
A lot of the demolition in the CBD has taken place. We want to see real progress with the rebuild. We are totally committed to the reconstruction of Canterbury and determined to see that momentum is maintained.
For Canterbury’s sporting fans, the big news is that big-match rugby returns to Christchurch on March 24 when the Crusaders will play the Cheetahs at the new 17,000 seat stadium in Addington.
A lot of the demolition in the CBD has taken place. We want to see real progress with the rebuild. We are totally committed to the reconstruction of Canterbury and determined to see that momentum is maintained.
For Canterbury’s sporting fans, the big news is that big-match rugby returns to Christchurch on March 24 when the Crusaders will play the Cheetahs at the new 17,000 seat stadium in Addington.
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