Sir Michael Cullen
Sir Michael Cullen was a New Zealand politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance from 1999 to 2008. He was instrumental in shaping the country’s economic policies during his tenure, focusing on social equity and fiscal responsibility. Cullen's leadership helped navigate New Zealand through various challenges, including economic reform and the impacts of the global financial crisis.
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Recent news mentions
Sir Michael Cullen is mentioned for his fiscal policies during his time in office.
Taxpayers’ Union to target Nicola Willis with major campaign on tax and debt - Matthew Hooton
New Zealand· 2025-12-04
Sir Michael Cullen's vision for KiwiSaver is described as a final triumph in the context of Luxon's recent policy changes.
Luxon’s KiwiSaver move is good, now raise the Super age – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-11-28
Sir Michael Cullen is associated with the Tax Working Group that influenced the current CGT policy.
Labour’s mini-CGT sets a small target but has big loopholes, including for the ‘family home’ – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-10-28
Sir Michael Cullen is cited as a critic of the era of big borrowing in New Zealand.
Future Fund flop: Labour struggles to sell first major election policy - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-10-23
Sir Michael Cullen was the architect of the Super Fund and a former Finance Minister.
Treasury’s desperate warning to act on Superannuation challenge, plus ... are things getting better? – Inside EconomicsNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
Sir Michael Cullen was Deputy Prime Minister under Helen Clark.
The secret of survival – Winston Peters is set to turn 80New Zealand· 2025-03-25
The late Sir Michael Cullen set up Kiwisaver.
Duncan Garner: Aussie teachers retire with $2.5m. Why does NZ get superannuation so wrong?New Zealand· 2025-03-14
Sir Michael Cullen was the late Finance Minister who was pressured by Peter Costello regarding the banking regime.
Departing Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr made more memorable contributions than his Covid record - Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
