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NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins' pre-Budget speech

Chris Hipkins delivers pre-Budget speech at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Video / NZ Herald

Govt earmarks $100m for students underachieving in maths, new ‘maths intervention’ teachers

Funding will be included in next week's Budget.

Inside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultants

The agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.

Opinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from Budget

OPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.

Fran O'Sullivan: Political games hinder vital superannuation reform

OPINION: It's time for NZ's leaders to tackle the superannuation debate together.

'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes

Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.

Crown response and pre-Budget announcement

Erica Stanford responds to the Royal Commission’s report into historical abuse in state care and in the care of faith-based institutions.

Why National's pay equity overhaul caught MPs by surprise

The reforms aim to save billions of dollars and address a budget shortfall.

Inside Economics: Why the Kiwi is so strong against the Aussie dollar

OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.

Opinion: Productivity the key, not austerity

OPINION: New Zealand is following global trends – but does not have to.

Nicola Willis' plan to save 'billions' thanks to Budget cuts

Nicola Willis will deliver a pre-Budget speech this morning.

Ryan Bridge: Govt prepping for a bonfire of the vanity projects

OPINION: It’s not a filleting knife in Nicola Willis' hand but a meat cleaver.

Watch live: Greens deliver alternative budget, Swarbrick takes battle to ‘right-wing’

The Greens held their State of the Planet event on Wednesday.

Opinion: Health system in crisis – this must be Govt's top Budget priority

OPINION: New Zealanders need a healthcare system that works for everyone.

‘We can’t leave tax off the table’ – Willis talks up business-friendly tax tweaks

Corporate tax rate cut and relief for investors in foreign firms up for consideration.

Back to School: Mum of three’s cost-cutting uniform tips

Parents are saving hundreds being prepared and buying secondhand.