Budget 2019

Simon Bridges is accusing Grant Robertson of falsely smearing his party over the leaking of Budget information that Treasury has now referred to the police.

Treasury has evidence it has been deliberately hacked and has referred the matter to police following the National Party's leaking of Budget information today, it says.

In Budget week it seems suddenly everything’s about the money. That’s not true. Parliament’s focus on the money never seems to stop.

The government is going into this week's Budget under massive pressure to boost its $16-billion-a-year spend on education and student allowances.

The world's first 'Wellbeing Budget' will be unveiled on Thursday - what is different about it, and how did it change the ways ministers pitched for money? 

Mothers hope this week's budget will have funding to help parents get better qualifications.

Analysis - Mental health is a growing and costly problem in New Zealand, but it is gaining recognition. As the government prepares to reveal its 'Wellbeing Budget', businesses are making their own… Video

The Child Poverty Action Group is pleased the government intends to lower public transport costs for low-income households, but says the announcement does not go far enough.

Children's Minister Tracey Martin has announced $150 million will be spent on a new service to help young people transition from state care to adulthood.

Whānau Māori developing under-utilised freehold land is the focus of a new $56.1 million government investment.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has warned about the risks of an unstable and uncertain global climate for New Zealand businesses.

The government has announced plans to lower public transport fares for low-income households through it Wellbeing Budget.

The government is likely to ease its self-imposed Budget Responsibility Rules, giving itself the scope to spend up to $15 billion more a year if it is re-elected.

Ambulance services say a $21 million funding boost will help keep stretched services running while longer-term solutions are found.

The government's pledge of $320m over four years to stem family and sexual violence is only a start but the money is being spent in sensible ways, the head of Women's Refuge says. Audio

The prime minister has unveiled a plan to tackle family and sexual violence.

The government will spend $12 million in an effort to combat rheumatic fever. Audio