Budget 2017 fails to deliver where it is really needed, says NZ First Bay of Plenty List MP Clayton Mitchell.
"I don't think families are going to be better off," he said.
"They promised increases with the accommodation allowance for low-income families but right at the back of it all, they're increasing the levy on insurance for earthquake [strengthening]. So they giveth with one hand seemingly but take with the other."
Mr Mitchell said the Budget was plain, boring and insignificant.
"There's nothing that's going to wow people. It was full of wibbly woeful promises."
Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller said the budget shared the benefits of growth by "improving our public services, investing in infrastructure that our growing country needs, reducing debt, and lifting incomes".
"It's our job to ensure our economy is strong to precisely deliver for those who need it," Mr Muller said.
"We are all in this together, families are working damn hard, and they expect a competent National Government to manage the economy in a way that can allow us to share those benefits directly with Kiwi families."
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says the Budget provided better rewards for hard work, helped lower-income families and improved incomes for people with high housing costs.
"Tauranga residents will benefit hugely from the $2 billion a year Family Incomes Package, which will help hardworking New Zealanders get ahead. It will not only help families but also superannuitants and students. Giving more people money in their pocket every week, and helping people meet their living costs."
Mr Bridges said a $7b investment into public services plus an additional $321m in social services would help at-risk Kiwis become more independent. Economic growth also helped deliver more jobs and higher wages, he said.
Tauranga Labour candidate Jan Tinetti and Tauranga candidate for the Green Party Emma-Leigh Hodge were unable to comment before deadline yesterday.
Bay of Plenty Labour candidate Angela Warren-Clark could not be reached for comment.