What even is the Budget? Here's all you need to know - and why it matters to you
It's getting a lot of hype but what even is "The Budget"?
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Latest from Budget 2024
Commerce Commission to cut around 10 per cent of staff
Job cuts in the sector have reached well above 3000 so far.
'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sector
Workers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.
Government comfortable kicking commercial property when it's down
Vacancies in office and retail spaces are on the rise, as property owners face a tax hike.
$315k spent on syrup and maintenance for prison guard slushies
The machines were slammed by National in opposition, in 2019.
In Budget balancing act, what business wants to see
Policy expectations and concerns revealed in new poll.
Analysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver one
After a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.
Inside Economics: Can we spend our way out of recession?
Liam Dann answers readers' economic questions and digs beneath headlines.
Politics is a marathon - not a sprint - Shane Jones
NZ First deputy leader says politics is a marathon - and he's in for the long haul.
PM Christopher Luxon faces trial by pay rise, Hipkins is short-changed
There's no good time for MPs to get pay rises, but there were some redeeming features.
Govt boosts Pharmac funding by $1.7b
The Government will boost Pharmac’s budget by more than $1.7 billion over the next four years. Video / NZ Herald
'Released in error': Treasury paper hints at axing $6b flood resilience plan
Nicola Willis asked for advice on ditching the critical infrastructure fund.
Govt promises to reinvest public sector cost savings in ‘critical front-line services'
It comes as a number of agencies are cutting jobs in their search for savings.
Why Kiwis should prepare for a 'small crumbs' Budget
The new Action Plan has made clear that rebuilding the economy is the priority.
PM outlines Govt's main focus for next 100 days: 'We want to find the balance'
Public service targets will continue to be rolled out across government services.
Nicola Willis on the state of the Government's finances
Willis has conceded she won’t be able to get the books back in shape quickly.
Willis concedes Govt books won't be back in shape quickly
Finance Minister avoids unveiling likely size of Budget 2024.
Audrey Young: Pressure on Willis to deliver as Opposition comes out swinging
OPINION: National has ceded the moral high ground, raising the stakes for its May Budget.
Budget 2024 live coverage
Liam Dann breaks down the Budget for you. Video / NZ Herald
