Home / New ZealandRelated links: Budget27 May, 2004 07:10 AM2 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLinks to other websites will open in new browser windows.General informationThe Budget ProcessHon Dr Michael Cullen, Minister of FinanceAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.NZ Government websiteNew Zealand Institute of Economic ResearchBudget 2004 - announced May 27, 2004Pie chart: Government RevenuePie chart: Government ExpensesChart: Government Operating Surplus (OBERAC)Chart: Gross Sovereign-Issued DebtBudget 2004 official website- The TreasurySaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandThree hurt, one in critical condition, after Waikato crashNew ZealandOne lucky winner scoops $12m in tonight's Lotto Powerball drawNew ZealandWild weather: Akl Harbour Bridge likely to close tomorrow during strong wind gustsSponsoredFarm plastic recycling: Getting it right saves cows, cash, and the planetAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.