Budget

Auckland Council could cash out $2 billion worth of shares in the airport - and it's not the only council considering asset sales to balance the budget. Audio

Aucklanders are facing even bigger potential rates rises and service cuts. The council's budget shortfall for the next financial year is expected to reach 375 million dollars, up from $295m. And on… Audio

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about yesterday's federal Budget, the second delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers which forecast a surplus of A$4.2 billion - the first… Audio

Budgets are wrapped up in a combination of mystery and tradition. The portents of the Budget to come have begun already and will only increase as it nears. Audio

Auckland Council should jettison at least some of its airport shares to balance the budget, according to more than half those who made submissions on the mayor's controverial proposal.

The city has a… Video, Audio

Among the cuts on the table in Auckland Council's budget proposal is a slashing of funds for arts and culture - including the UNESCO City of Music programme.

This programme aims to strengthen the… Audio

Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau joins Susie to talk through some tips for Christmas on a budget, and the support that's available if you're struggling. Audio

Auckland Council CEO Jim Stabback says staff cuts are "inevitable" as the organisation seeks to meet its $270m budget shortfall. 

"I think it's inevitable as we think about how we refine our… Video, Audio

Many of us are feeling the squeeze from rising inflation. At times like these the weekly grocery bill is often the first area we cut back on. So today's expert is registered nutritionist Amanda Brien… Audio

MPs talk about money a lot. The rest of us often blank out the financials as 'just math'. Annoyingly the money is important so The House tries to explain all that dry 'Appropriations' money talk. Audio

Neale, Ben and Kathryn with a wrap of the Budget and analysis on who is winning the narrative battle. They will also discuss the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan and cast their eyes over the… Audio

The Budget gets presented, debated and commented on more than most best sellers but like A Brief History of Time very few people have the time and energy to read all of it.  Audio

Why is the Budget usually on a Thursday, why just before a sitting break, and why is the debate on it usually interrupted by urgent business? Audio