Canterbury Earthquake - Bill English

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Bill English addresses Press at the Beehive.

Earthquakes force Govt to look more closely at infrastructure.

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The Canterbury earthquakes have forced the Government to look more closely at the strength of the country's transport, water, sewerage, energy and communication networks.

More budget cuts in store after Christchurch earthquake

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The Finance Minister, Bill English, says the Christchurch earthquake means the New Zealand economy is unlikely to grow this fiscal year.

Treasury forecasts quake to slow economic activity

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The Treasury is forecasting the Christchurch earthquake will slow economic activity, taking about 15 billion dollars out of the economy over the next five years.

Finance Minister says govt will borrow to cover quake costs

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The Finance Minister says the Government will cover the ten billion dollar cost of the Christchurch earthquake by borrowing more rather than cutting spending or putting up taxes.

Canterbury Earthquake - News Conference

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Finance Minister Bill English, and the Civil Defence Minister John Carter have a news conference at the Beehive theatrette.

English warns deficit will climb above 11 billion

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The Treasury is forecasting the Christchurch earthquake will slow economic activity and the Finance Minister says the forecast 11-billion dollar Budget deficit this year will also climb.

Govt waiting for commission before national survey.

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The Education Minister is waiting for the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission to report back before considering a national survey of all school buildings in the country.