Latest from Budget 2025

Liam Dann: Kiwis need to save their way out of this financial hole

Government moves to boost KiwiSaver contributions are a good start but should go further.

Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget

OPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.

'Won’t be enough': Foodbanks react to $15m Budget boost

One organisation welcomed the money but said it is 'not a full solution'.

'Total disrespect': Fashion designer slams Willis' British dress choice for Budget

Finance Minister's vivid blue outfit retails online for $1100.

Fran O’Sullivan: Nicola Willis' Budget is pragmatic, ruthless but also generous

OPINION: Many will understand the end game but find the means unacceptable.

Editorial: Government's KiwiSaver changes don’t go far enough

OPINION: The contribution rate rise still falls short of what Australian employees get.

Hipkins denies differences with Edmonds over $13b pay equity changes

National is accusing Labour of 'economic incoherence'.

Minister reluctant to detail possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cuts

The Government saves more than $160m through the change.

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis post-Budget event

Nicola Willis' post-Budget event in Wellington.

Matthew Hooton: Budget reveals we’re going broke faster than we knew

OPINION: Gross debt is projected to increase by $73b, reaching $283b by 2029.

Audrey Young: David Seymour almost had it right

OPINION: Savings from pay equity decisions were way in excess of other savings.

Education’s $2.5b Budget boost: Where the money is going

Education got a $2.5 billion boost in Budget 2025.

Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freeze

The Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments.

Govt chooses $6.6b tax relief policy for businesses over corporate tax cut

Accountants say it could have achieved the same thing with a more targeted approach.

'Harder on the younger generation': Will Budget changes push Kiwis overseas?

The public share their thoughts on changes to Best Start, KiwiSaver and student loans.

Market close: NZ sharemarket down as My Food Bag sees green shoots

The NZ sharemarket fell slightly with no apparent impact from Budget announcements.