New Zealand economic reforms (Rogernomics) and deregulation (1984–1994)

1. Snap election brings Fourth Labour Government

   Jul 14, 1984Labels: David Lange, Fourth Labour

   • NZ Parliament
   • NZ History
   • Britannica

2. Agricultural production subsidies begin rapid removal

   Nov 8, 1984Labels: Agricultural subsidies, Farming sector

   • Treasury
   • Te Ara

3. New Zealand dollar is floated

   Mar 4, 1985Labels: New Zealand, Foreign exchange

   • CentralBanking
   • NZ Dollar

4. Goods and Services Tax (GST) takes effect

   Oct 1, 1986Labels: Goods and, Tax reform

   • NZ History
   • NZ Legislation
   • Te Ara

5. State-Owned Enterprises Act is passed

   Dec 18, 1986Labels: State-Owned Enterprises

   • NZ Legislation
   • NZ History

6. SOE model takes effect across state sector

   Apr 1, 1987Labels: State-owned enterprises, Public sector

   • NZ History
   • NZ Legislation

7. Sharemarket crash intensifies debate over reform pace

   Oct 20, 1987Labels: Sharemarket crash, Financial markets

   • Te Ara
   • NZ History

8. State Sector Act reshapes public-service management

   Apr 1, 1988Labels: State Sector, Public service

   • NZ Legislation
   • State Sector

9. Public Finance Act strengthens fiscal reporting and control

   Jul 26, 1989Labels: Public Finance, Fiscal reporting

   • Yale YPFS
   • VUW Event

10. Reserve Bank Act enables inflation-targeting framework

    Feb 1, 1990Labels: Reserve Bank, Monetary policy

    • RBNZ Speech
    • RBNZ Bulletin

11. First Policy Targets Agreement is signed

    Mar 2, 1990Labels: Policy Targets, Reserve Bank

    • RBNZ PTA
    • RBNZ Speech

12. Government signs agreement to sell Telecom

    Jun 14, 1990Labels: Telecom privatization, State-owned enterprise

    • Treasury Sales
    • Spark History

13. Employment Contracts Act shifts labor market rules

    May 15, 1991Labels: Employment Contracts, Labor law

    • NZ Initiative
    • Nat Library

14. Fiscal Responsibility Act formalizes fiscal principles

    Jul 6, 1994Labels: Fiscal Responsibility, Fiscal rules

    • NZ Legislation
    • Treasury Guide