Budget 2015
Major new spending on child poverty unlikely
The Government has pulled back from earlier hints of new Budget initiatives from Finance Minister Bill English to deal with child poverty. Audio
Northland wants more jobs, better roads out of Budget
In Northland, more jobs and better roads are high on the Budget wish list. Audio
Housing and Transport unlikely to produce Budget surprises
When the Finance Minister, Bill English, delivers the Budget tomorrow, there's little expectation it will contain much to tackle Auckland's two biggest problems - the shortage and cost of housing, and… Audio
Greens say the government massaging child poverty figures
Listening to that interview was the Green party co-leader, Metiria Turei, and she joins us. Audio
Budget should overhaul Working for Families
The Government is being accused of back-tracking on its commitment to use tomorrow's Budget to tackle child poverty. Audio
More cash wanted for economic powerhouse
Taranaki leaders want to see a greater share of the tax take from the region returned to the province.
Taranaki leaders want greater share of tax take
So what are the priorities in Taranaki, our Taranaki reporter, Robin Martin, is with us. Audio
South Island set to be disappointed with Budget
Back now to this week's budget and the South Island's priorities. Audio
Government back tracking on reducing child poverty
The Government is being accused of back-tracking on its commitment to use tomorrow's Budget to tackle child poverty. Audio
Finance Minister accused of poor financial management
The Government has been accused by lobby groups of back-tracking on its commitment to use tomorrow's Budget to tackle child poverty. Audio
'Destabilising' funding changes proposed
At-risk youths could become more vulnerable under Government plans to change the way it funds some community organisations, opposition parties say. Audio
Finance Minister dials down expections over Budget
As the Government faces ongoing pressure over the spiralling prices in the Auckland housing market, the Finance Minister has confirmed there will be measures to increase supply in Thursday's Budget. Audio
Budget to include housing supply measures
The Finance Minister has confirmed there will be initiatives to increase housing supply in Thursday's Budget.
English optimistic last year, but now?
Power Play with Brent Edwards - Finance Minister Bill English was unusually optimistic when he delivered his last Budget.
Business commentator Rod Oram
Business commentator Rod Oram discusses the Budget and the economic fundamentals behind it. Audio
CTU: $550M more funding needed in Budget 2015
The Council of Trade Unions says funding for the health system will need to increase by almost 550 million dollars in this year's Budget to maintain the current level of services. Audio
Housing and tobacco tax
A Hawke's Bay couple who run a mobile soup kitchen in Napier's Clive Square have sent a message to Bill English about what they want from this week's budget. Audio
HB emergency shelter on Budget wishlist
An emergency shelter is on the Budget wishlist for a Hawke's Bay couple who help feed the homeless. Audio
Late decision to tighten tax rules
Prime Minister John Key has confirmed the Government decided late in the Budget process to tighten the tax on capital gains made from property investment. Audio
